公开(公告)号：US20110007076A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12831330

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G06T11/20 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Manual, semi-automated or automated image-based electronic manifests of locate operations. Multiple image layers may be selectively enabled or disabled for display to facilitate comparative viewing of different base images and/or categories of information overlaid on the base image(s) relating to the locate operation. Accuracy indicators and/or calibration factors may be employed to ensure geographic integrity and appropriate registration of displayed information. In one example, revision layers are employed so that “raw” data, modified data, and/or annotated images may be maintained and locked to prevent unauthorized modifications. Limited access files also may be employed to prevent unauthorized edits to or use of manifests. If a digital base image is not available or of poor quality, base images may be sketched manually (e.g., on a displayed grid) with a drawing tool, and/or edge-detection and other image processing algorithms may be employed to improve feature recognition and/or remove undesirable features. Safeguards are employed to ensure that manifests are created at or near the work site, and information in the manifests may be analyzed to assess labor/material costs.

Abstract translation: 手动，半自动或自动化的基于图像的电子清单的定位操作。 可以选择性地启用或禁用多个图像层以进行显示，以便于比较观看覆盖在与定位操作有关的基础图像上的不同基础图像和/或信息类别。 可以采用精度指示器和/或校准因子来确保显示信息的地理完整性和适当的注册。 在一个示例中，采用修订层，使得可以维护和锁定“原始”数据，修改的数据和/或注释的图像以防止未经授权的修改。 有限的访问文件也可用于防止未经授权的编辑或使用清单。 如果数字基础图像不可用或质量差，可以使用绘图工具手动（例如，在显示的网格上）绘制基本图像，和/或边缘检测和其他图像处理算法可以改进特征识别 和/或去除不需要的特征。 采用保障措施来确保在工地或其附近创建清单，并且可以分析清单中的信息以评估劳动力/材料成本。

公开(公告)号：US20110279476A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13191058

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Managing and displaying information relating to a locate operation and/or a marking operation to detect and/or mark a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility. First information relating to the locate operation and/or the marking operation is electronically received, wherein the first information includes image information. The image information is processed to improve at least one aspect of an image represented by the image information and thereby provide improved image information. Based at least in part on the improved image information, at least one electronic manifest is generated that documents a performance of the locate operation and/or the marking operation.

Abstract translation: 管理和显示与定位操作和/或标记操作有关的信息以检测和/或标记至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。 电子地接收与定位操作和/或标记操作相关的第一信息，其中第一信息包括图像信息。 处理图像信息以改善由图像信息表示的图像的至少一个方面，从而提供改进的图像信息。 至少部分地基于改进的图像信息，生成记​​录定位操作和/或标记操作的性能的至少一个电子清单。

公开(公告)号：US20110279230A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13191048

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Assessing at least one aspect relating to a locate and/or marking operation performed by a locate technician based on an electronic representation of the locate and/or marking operation. The locate and/or marking operation comprises locating and/or identifying, using at least one physical locate mark, a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area may be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. The at least one underground facility and/or the at least one physical locate mark is digitally represented on a display device so as to generate an electronic visual representation of the locate and/or marking operation. A length associated with at least a portion of the digitally represented at least one underground facility and/or at least one physical locate mark in the electronic visual representation of the locate and/or marking operation is determined and, based at least in part on the determined length, the at least one aspect relating to the locate and/or marking operation is automatically assessed.

Abstract translation: 基于定位和/或标记操作的电子表示评估由定位技术人员执行的定位和/或标记操作的至少一个方面。 定位和/或标记操作包括使用至少一个物理定位标记来定位和/或识别挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在，其中挖掘区域的至少一部分可以被挖掘 或在开挖活动期间受到干扰。 所述至少一个地下设施和/或所述至少一个物理定位标记在显示设备上被数字地表示，以便产生定位和/或标记操作的电子视觉表示。 确定与定位和/或标记操作的电子视觉表示中的数字表示的至少一个地下设施的至少一部分和/或至少一个物理定位标记相关联的长度，并且至少部分地基于 自动评估与定位和/或标记操作相关的至少一个方面。

公开(公告)号：US20110046993A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12840467

申请日：2010-07-21

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0635 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/063118 ,  G06Q10/0633

Abstract: Locate and/or marking operations involve detecting and/or marking a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area is planned to be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. One or more attributes of a locate and/or marking operation requested in a locate request ticket are assessed to provide one or more ticket assessment outcomes. Ticket information is obtained from the locate request ticket and analyzed so as to assign at least one risk designation to the ticket. The risk designation(s) is/are transmitted and/or stored so as to facilitate clearing the locate request ticket and/or dispatching a locate technician to perform the locate and/or marking operation.

Abstract translation: 位置和/或标记操作涉及检测和/或标记挖掘区域内至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在，其中挖掘区域的至少一部分被计划在挖掘活动期间被挖掘或干扰。 评估在定位请求单中请求的定位和/或标记操作的一个或多个属性以提供一个或多个票据评估结果。 票据信息是从定位请求票据获得的，并进行分析，以便为票据分配至少一个风险指定。 风险指定被发送和/或存储，以便于清除定位请求票据和/或派遣定位技术人员执行定位和/或标记操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110283217A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13194163

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Generating a searchable electronic record of a locate operation performed by a locate technician. The locate operation comprises identifying, using at least one physical locate mark, a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area may be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. A bare grid is displayed on display device and, via a user input device associated with the display device, at least one digital representation of the at least one physical locate mark is added to the displayed bare grid so as to generate a marked-up grid including the at least one digital representation of the at least one physical locate mark. Information relating to the marked-up grid is electronically transmitted and/or stored so as to generate the searchable electronic record of the locate operation.

Abstract translation: 生成由定位技术人员执行的定位操作的可搜索的电子记录。 定位操作包括使用至少一个物理定位标记来识别挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在，其中挖掘区域的至少一部分可能在挖掘活动期间被挖掘或干扰。 在显示设备上显示裸网格，并且通过与显示设备相关联的用户输入设备，将至少一个物理定位标记的至少一个数字表示添加到所显示的裸网格，以便生成标记网格 包括所述至少一个物理定位标记的至少一个数字表示。 与标记的网格相关的信息被电子传输和/或存储，以便产生定位操作的可搜索的电子记录。

公开(公告)号：US20110022433A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12823028

申请日：2010-06-24

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0635 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/063118 ,  G06Q10/0633

Abstract: Locate and/or marking operations involve detecting and/or marking a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area is planned to be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. One or more attributes of a locate and/or marking operation requested in a locate request ticket are assessed to provide one or more ticket assessment outcomes. Ticket information is obtained from the locate request ticket at least in part by parsing the locate request ticket. One or more business rules are applied to at least some of the ticket information to generate the ticket assessment outcome(s) for the attribute(s) of the locate and/or marking operation. The ticket assessment outcome(s) is/are transmitted and/or stored so as to facilitate clearing the locate request ticket and/or dispatching a locate technician to perform the locate and/or marking operation.

Abstract translation: 位置和/或标记操作涉及检测和/或标记挖掘区域内至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在，其中挖掘区域的至少一部分被计划在挖掘活动期间被挖掘或干扰。 评估在定位请求单中请求的定位和/或标记操作的一个或多个属性以提供一个或多个票据评估结果。 至少部分地通过解析定位请求票据从定位请求票据获得票据信息。 一个或多个业务规则被应用于至少一些票据信息以生成用于定位和/或标记操作的属性的票据评估结果。 票据评估结果被发送和/或存储，以便于清除定位请求票据和/或派遣定位技术人员执行定位和/或标记操作。

公开(公告)号：US09159107B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13190185

申请日：2011-07-25

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Generating a corrected electronic record of a locate and/or marking operation. The operation comprises locating and/or identifying, using a physical locate mark, presence or absence of an underground facility within a dig area. At least a portion of the dig area may be excavated or disturbed. First information relating to a location of the facility and/or the mark is received. Based at least in part on the first information, the location of the facility and/or the mark is represented to generate an electronic visual representation of the operation. Second information relating to a corrected location of the facility and/or the mark is received. Based at least in part on the second information, the corrected location is represented to generate a corrected electronic visual representation of the operation. Third information relating to the corrected representation of the operation is transmitted and/or stored to generate the corrected electronic record of the operation.

Abstract translation: 生成定位和/或标记操作的校正电子记录。 该操作包括使用物理定位标记来定位和/或识别挖掘区域内的地下设施的存在或不存在。 挖掘区域的至少一部分可能被挖掘或干扰。 接收与设施的位置和/或商标有关的第一信息。 至少部分地基于第一信息，表示设施的位置和/或标记以生成操作的电子视觉表示。 接收与设施的校正位置和/或标记相关的第二信息。 至少部分地基于第二信息，表示校正的位置以生成校正的电子视觉表示的操作。 发送和/或存储与修正的操作表示有关的第三信息，以产生操作的校正电子记录。

公开(公告)号：US08907980B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US12831330

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Manual, semi-automated or automated image-based electronic manifests of locate operations. Image layers may be selectively enabled or disabled for display to facilitate viewing of base images and/or categories of information overlaid on the base image(s) relating to the locate operation. Accuracy indicators and/or calibration factors may be employed to ensure geographic integrity and appropriate registration of displayed information. Revision layers may be employed so that “raw” data, modified data, and/or annotated images may be maintained and locked to prevent unauthorized modifications. Limited access files may be employed to prevent unauthorized edits or use. Base images may be sketched manually with a drawing tool, and/or edge-detection and other image processing algorithms may be employed to improve feature recognition and/or remove undesirable features. Safeguards are employed to ensure that manifests are created at or near the work site, and information in the manifests may be analyzed to assess labor/material costs.

Abstract translation: 手动，半自动或自动化的基于图像的电子清单的定位操作。 图像层可以被选择性地启用或禁用以进行显示，以便于观看覆盖在与定位操作有关的基础图像上的基本图像和/或信息类别。 可以采用精度指示器和/或校准因子来确保显示信息的地理完整性和适当的注册。 可以采用修订层，使得可以维护和锁定“原始”数据，修改的数据和/或注释的图像以防止未经授权的修改。 可以使用有限的访问文件来防止未经授权的编辑或使用。 基本图像可以用绘图工具手动勾画，和/或边缘检测和其他图像处理算法可用于改进特征识别和/或去除不期望的特征。 采用保障措施来确保在工地或其附近创建清单，并且可以分析清单中的信息以评估劳动力/材料成本。

公开(公告)号：US20110285749A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13194121

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G09G5/377

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Generating a digital-media-enhanced electronic record of a locate and/or marking operation performed by a locate technician. The locate and/or marking operation comprises locating and/or identifying, using at least one physical locate mark, a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area may be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. A location of the at least one underground facility and/or the at least one physical locate mark is electronically rendered on a display device so as to generate an electronic visual representation of the locate and/or marking operation. At least one digital media file representation of a corresponding digital media file relating to at least one aspect of the locate and/or marking operation or an environment of the dig area is also electronically rendered on the display device, so as to generate a digital-media-annotated representation of the locate and/or marking operation. Information relating to the digital-media-annotated representation of the locate and/or marking operation is electronically transmitted and/or stored so as to generate the digital-media-enhanced electronic record of the locate and/or marking operation.

Abstract translation: 生成由定位技术人员执行的定位和/或标记操作的数字媒体增强型电子记录。 定位和/或标记操作包括使用至少一个物理定位标记来定位和/或识别挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在，其中挖掘区域的至少一部分可被挖掘 或在开挖活动期间受到干扰。 至少一个地下设施的位置和/或至少一个物理定位标记被电子地呈现在显示设备上，以便产生定位和/或标记操作的电子视觉表示。 与定位和/或标记操作的至少一个方面或挖掘区域的环境相关的对应的数字媒体文件的至少一个数字媒体文件表示也被电子地呈现在显示设备上，以便生成数字 - 媒体注释表示的定位和/或标记操作。 与定位和/或标记操作的数字媒体注释表示有关的信息被电子传输和/或存储，以便产生定位和/或标记操作的数字媒体增强型电子记录。

公开(公告)号：US20110279229A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13190185

申请日：2011-07-25

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Greg Block

IPC: G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: Generating a corrected electronic record of a locate and/or marking operation performed by a locate technician. The locate and/or marking operation comprises locating and/or identifying, using at least one physical locate mark, a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area may be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. First information relating to a location of the at least one underground facility and/or the at least one physical locate mark is electronically received and, based at least in part on the first information, the location of the least one underground facility and/or the at least one physical locate mark is digitally represented on a display device so as to generate an electronic visual representation of the locate and/or marking operation. Second information relating to a corrected location of the at least one underground facility and/or the at least one physical locate mark is electronically received and, based at least in part on the second information, the corrected location is electronically represented on the display device so as to generate a corrected electronic visual representation of the locate and/or marking operation. Third information relating to the corrected representation of the locate and/or marking operation is electronically transmitted and/or stored so as to generate the corrected electronic record of the locate and/or marking operation.

Abstract translation: 生成由定位技术人员执行的定位和/或标记操作的校正电子记录。 定位和/或标记操作包括使用至少一个物理定位标记来定位和/或识别挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在，其中挖掘区域的至少一部分可以被挖掘 或在开挖活动期间受到干扰。 电子地接收与至少一个地下设施和/或至少一个物理定位标记的位置有关的第一信息，并且至少部分地基于第一信息，至少一个地下设施的位置和/或 在显示设备上数字地表示至少一个物理定位标记，以便产生定位和/或标记操作的电子视觉表示。 电子地接收与至少一个地下设施和/或至少一个物理定位标记的校正位置有关的第二信息，并且至少部分地基于第二信息，校正位置被电子地表示在显示装置上 以产生定位和/或标记操作的经校正的电子视觉表示。 电子发送和/或存储与定位和/或标记操作的校正表示相关的第三信息，以便生成定位和/或标记操作的校正电子记录。