公开(公告)号：US20100188216A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12701501

申请日：2010-02-05

Applicant: STEVEN NIELSEN ,  CURTIS CHAMBERS ,  JEFFREY FARR

Inventor： STEVEN NIELSEN ,  CURTIS CHAMBERS ,  JEFFREY FARR

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G06T11/20

CPC classification number: G09B29/00 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A locate device for a locate operation to detect a presence or an absence of one or more underground facilities is configured to access and display facilities map information, and/or other image information, as a visual aid to facilitate the locate operation. In various aspects, methods and apparatus relate to: selection of an appropriate “base” facilities map, or information from a database of facilities map data, relating to a given work site/dig area; selection of an appropriate pan and/or zoom (resolution) for displaying facilities map information; appropriately updating displayed facilities map information while a locate device is used during a locate operation (e.g. changing pan, zoom and/or orientation); overlaying on the displayed facilities map information locate information and/or landmark information relating to the locate operation; and storing locally on the locate device, and/or transmitting from the locate device, facilities map information and/or overlaid locate/landmark information (e.g., for further processing, analysis and/or subsequent display). In one aspect, a location at which an indication of detection of a facility is generated is compared to a location of a facility line as indicated by the facilities map information/image information, and an alert is generated based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 用于检测一个或多个地下设施的存在或不存在的定位操作的定位设备被配置为访问和显示设施地图信息和/或其他图像信息作为视觉辅助以便于定位操作。 在各个方面，方法和装置涉及：选择适当的“基础”设施图，或者从与给定工作地点/挖掘区相关的设施地图数据的数据库的信息; 选择用于显示设施地图信息的适当的平移和/或缩放（分辨率）; 在定位操作期间使用定位装置（例如，改变平移，缩放和/或取向）适当地更新显示的设施地图信息; 覆盖所显示的设施地图信息定位信息和/或与定位操作相关的地标信息; 并且定位设备本地存储和/或从定位设备发送设施地图信息和/或重叠的定位/地标信息（例如，用于进一步处理，分析和/或后续显示）。 在一个方面，将生成设施的检测指示的位置与设施地图信息/图像信息所示的设施线路的位置进行比较，并且基于比较生成警报。

公开(公告)号：US20100188088A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12701500

申请日：2010-02-05

Applicant: STEVEN NIELSEN ,  CURTIS CHAMBERS ,  JEFFREY FARR

Inventor： STEVEN NIELSEN ,  CURTIS CHAMBERS ,  JEFFREY FARR

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/10 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G09B29/00

Abstract: A locate device for a locate operation to detect a presence or an absence of one or more underground facilities is configured to access and display facilities map information, and/or other image information, as a visual aid to facilitate the locate operation. In various aspects, methods and apparatus relate to: selection of an appropriate “base” facilities map, or information from a database of facilities map data, relating to a given work site/dig area; selection of an appropriate pan and/or zoom (resolution) for displaying facilities map information; appropriately updating displayed facilities map information while a locate device is used during a locate operation (e.g. changing pan, zoom and/or orientation); overlaying on the displayed facilities map information locate information and/or landmark information relating to the locate operation; and storing locally on the locate device, and/or transmitting from the locate device, facilities map information and/or overlaid locate/landmark information (e.g., for further processing, analysis and/or subsequent display).

Abstract translation: 用于检测一个或多个地下设施的存在或不存在的定位操作的定位设备被配置为访问和显示设施地图信息和/或其他图像信息作为视觉辅助以便于定位操作。 在各个方面，方法和装置涉及：选择适当的“基础”设施图，或者从与给定工作地点/挖掘区相关的设施地图数据的数据库的信息; 选择用于显示设施地图信息的适当的平移和/或缩放（分辨率）; 在定位操作期间使用定位装置（例如，改变平移，缩放和/或取向）适当地更新显示的设施地图信息; 覆盖所显示的设施地图信息定位信息和/或与定位操作相关的地标信息; 并且定位设备本地存储和/或从定位设备发送设施地图信息和/或重叠的定位/地标信息（例如，用于进一步处理，分析和/或后续显示）。

公开(公告)号：US20090241045A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12239366

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06T11/20 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. Data representing an aerial image of a geographic area including the dig area is electronically received, the data including geo-coding or geographical identification metadata associated with the aerial image. At least a portion of the aerial image is displayed on a display device, including at least one map symbol, street name, region, and/or landmark description superimposed upon or displayed separately from the geographic area. The dig area is delimited on the displayed image, via a user input device associated with the display device, so as to generate a marked-up digital image including a delimited dig area. Information relating to the marked-up digital image is electronically transmitted and/or electronically stored so as to facilitate the detection of the presence or the absence of the at least one underground facility within the dig area.

Abstract translation: 用于便于检测挖掘区域内至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在的方法和装置。 电子地接收表示包括挖掘区域的地理区域的空间图像的数据，该数据包括与空中图像相关联的地理编码或地理标识元数据。 航空图像的至少一部分显示在显示设备上，包括叠加在或与地理区域分开显示的至少一个地图符号，街道名称，区域和/或地标描述。 挖掘区域通过与显示设备相关联的用户输入设备在显示的图像上界定，以便生成包括划定的挖掘区域的标记数字图像。 与被标记的数字图像相关的信息被电子传输和/或电子存储，以便于检测挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。

公开(公告)号：US20090238415A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12239414

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. A digital image of a geographic area including the dig area is electronically received at a first user location remote from the dig area, and at least a portion of the received digital image is displayed on a display device at the first user location remote from the dig area. One or more indicators are added to the displayed digital image, via a user input device associated with the display device, to provide at least one indication of the dig area and thereby generate a marked-up digital image. Information relating to the marked-up digital image is electronically transmitted and/or electronically stored so as to facilitate the detection of the presence or the absence of the at least one underground facility within the dig area.

Abstract translation: 用于便于检测挖掘区域内至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在的方法和装置。 在远离挖掘区域的第一用户位置电子地接收包括挖掘区域的地理区域的数字图像，并且接收的数字图像的至少一部分被显示在远离挖掘的第一用户位置的显示设备上 区。 通过与显示设备相关联的用户输入设备将一个或多个指示符添加到所显示的数字图像，以提供挖掘区域的至少一个指示，从而生成标记的数字图像。 与被标记的数字图像相关的信息被电子传输和/或电子存储，以便于检测挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。

公开(公告)号：US20090202111A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12363046

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01S1/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06K9/00476 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/08 ,  G06T2210/62

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a searchable electronic record of a locate operation in which a locate technician, using one or more physical locate marks, identifies a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. A digital image of a geographic area comprising the dig area is electronically received, and at least a portion of the received digital image is displayed on a display device. Location information regarding an identified location of the at least one physical locate mark is also electronically received and, based at least in part on the received location information, one or more digital representations of the identified location of the physical locate mark(s) is/are included in the displayed digital image so as to generate a marked-up digital image. Information relating to the marked-up digital image is electronically stored and/or electronically transmitted so as to generate the searchable electronic record of the locate operation.

Abstract translation: 用于生成定位操作的可搜索电子记录的方法和装置，其中定位技术人员使用一个或多个物理定位标记识别挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。 电子地接收包括挖掘区域的地理区域的数字图像，并且将所接收的数字图像的至少一部分显示在显示装置上。 关于所述至少一个物理定位标记的识别位置的位置信息也被电子地接收，并且至少部分地基于所接收的位置信息，所述物理定位标记的所识别位置的一个或多个数字表示是/ 被包括在显示的数字图像中，以便产生标记的数字图像。 与标记的数字图像相关的信息被电子存储和/或电子传输，以便产生定位操作的可搜索的电子记录。

公开(公告)号：US20060034263A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11222514

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Geoffrey Outhred ,  Eric Han ,  Kevin Grealish ,  Mathilde Brown ,  Reid Gustin ,  Rob Mensching ,  Steven Nielsen

Inventor： Geoffrey Outhred ,  Eric Han ,  Kevin Grealish ,  Mathilde Brown ,  Reid Gustin ,  Rob Mensching ,  Steven Nielsen

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: G06F9/465 ,  G06F9/4492

Abstract: Embodiments of model and system state synchronization are presented herein.

Abstract translation: 本文给出了模型和系统状态同步的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060025739A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11005684

申请日：2004-12-07

Applicant: Joseph DiPalma ,  Adrienne Loyd ,  Marie Mathews ,  Kristi Bryant ,  Garry Woltman ,  Sarah Wilkes ,  Sheila Heyrman ,  James Clark ,  Brian Thomas ,  Laura Walker ,  Shelley Rasmussen ,  Steven Nielsen ,  Mark Ingle ,  Richard Rothe ,  Richard Hantke

Inventor： Joseph DiPalma ,  Adrienne Loyd ,  Marie Mathews ,  Kristi Bryant ,  Garry Woltman ,  Sarah Wilkes ,  Sheila Heyrman ,  James Clark ,  Brian Thomas ,  Laura Walker ,  Shelley Rasmussen ,  Steven Nielsen ,  Mark Ingle ,  Richard Rothe ,  Richard Hantke

IPC: A61F13/15

CPC classification number: A61F13/5514 ,  A61F13/5513 ,  A61F2013/8497

Abstract: The present invention provides a personal care product including a wrapper having at least one free edge, an absorbent personal care article and a sensory cue providing indicia as to the location of the free edge. In one embodiment, the wrapper is a wrapper component and has a first panel, a back panel and a second panel, where the first panel is connected to the back panel and the second panel is connected to the back panel at an opposite end from where the first panel is connected to the back panel. The second panel having a free edge positioned adjacent the first panel, wherein the second panel has a first set of sensory attributes which terminate at the free edge of the second panel and the first panel has a second set of sensory attributes which are adjacent the free edge of the second panel. In the present invention, at least one attribute from the first set of sensory attributes or at least one attribute from the second set of attributes is different from attributes from the other set. The different attribute provides a contrast between the second panel and the first panel, and this contrast provides a sensory cue providing clear indicia as to the location of the free edge of the second panel. Also provided is a method of using the personal care product and wrapper. The sensory cue can also be used to direct a user as to how to open the wrapper.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种个人护理产品，其包括具有至少一个自由边缘的包装物，吸收性个人护理制品和提供关于自由边缘位置的标记的感官提示。 在一个实施例中，包装物是包装部件，并且具有第一面板，后面板和第二面板，其中第一面板连接到后面板，并且第二面板在与其相对的端部连接到后面板 第一个面板连接到后面板。 所述第二面板具有邻近所述第一面板定位的自由边缘，其中所述第二面板具有终止于所述第二面板的自由边缘处的第一组感觉属性，并且所述第一面板具有与所述第二面板相邻的第二组感官属性 第二个面板的边缘。 在本发明中，来自第一组感官属性的至少一个属性或来自第二组属性的至少一个属性与来自另一组的属性不同。 不同的属性提供第二面板和第一面板之间的对比度，并且该对比度提供感官提示，以提供关于第二面板的自由边缘的位置的清楚标记。 还提供了使用个人护理产品和包装物的方法。 感官提示也可以用于指导用户如何打开包装。

公开(公告)号：US09563863B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US12703809

申请日：2010-02-11

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  B05B12/08 ,  B05B12/12 ,  B65D83/20

CPC classification number: G06Q10/063 ,  B05B12/08 ,  B05B12/12 ,  B65D83/203 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/063112 ,  G06Q10/0633 ,  G06Q10/06398 ,  G06Q10/103

Abstract: Marking apparatus and methods, in which first ticket information relating to a locate request ticket is received, and second ticket information derived from the first ticket information is displayed on a display device of the marking apparatus. A field technician may provide some input to generate an electronic record or log of technician activity during a marking operation. In one example, a checklist may be generated (e.g., based at least in part on the first ticket information) and displayed locally to the technician as a guide to perform and verify various aspects of the operation. In another example, a set of instructions or “workflow” may be generated to guide the technician through a sequence of steps to perform the marking operation. Performance via a process guide (e.g., checklist or workflow) may be interactive in that the technician may provide input, or automated/semi-automated by analyzing various information collected by the marking apparatus with respect to the ticket information and/or other available information germane to the operation.

Abstract translation: 其中接收到与定位请求单相关的第一票信息和从第一票信息导出的第二票信息的标记装置和方法被显示在标记装置的显示装置上。 现场技术人员可以提供一些输入以在标记操作期间生成电子记录或技术人员活动记录。 在一个示例中，可以生成清单（例如，至少部分地基于第一票据信息），并且在本地显示给技术人员作为执行和验证操作的各个方面的指导。 在另一示例中，可以生成一组指令或“工作流程”，以引导技术人员执行一系列步骤来执行标记操作。 通过过程指南（例如，清单或工作流程）的性能可以是互动的，因为技术人员可以通过分析由标记设备收集的关于票据信息和/或其他可用信息的各种信息来提供输入或自动/半自动化 与操作密切相关。

公开(公告)号：US08934678B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US12239414

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

CPC classification number: G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. A digital image of a geographic area including the dig area is electronically received at a first user location remote from the dig area, and at least a portion of the received digital image is displayed on a display device at the first user location remote from the dig area. One or more indicators are added to the displayed digital image, via a user input device associated with the display device, to provide at least one indication of the dig area and thereby generate a marked-up digital image. Information relating to the marked-up digital image is electronically transmitted and/or electronically stored so as to facilitate the detection of the presence or the absence of the at least one underground facility within the dig area.

Abstract translation: 用于便于检测挖掘区域内至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在的方法和装置。 在远离挖掘区域的第一用户位置电子地接收包括挖掘区域的地理区域的数字图像，并且接收的数字图像的至少一部分被显示在远离挖掘的第一用户位置的显示设备上 区。 通过与显示设备相关联的用户输入设备将一个或多个指示符添加到所显示的数字图像，以提供挖掘区域的至少一个指示，从而生成标记的数字图像。 与被标记的数字图像相关的信息被电子传输和/或电子存储，以便于检测挖掘区域内的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。

公开(公告)号：US08700445B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12704485

申请日：2010-02-11

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G01V3/38 ,  G01V3/08

Abstract: A holistic approach to management and oversight of locate and marking operations is provided. Initial requests to perform such operations are improved, and such requests are intelligently assessed to appropriately allocate resources to perform operations. Technicians are effectively dispatched and may be provided with process guides to facilitate performance. A host of information regarding the performance of locate operations and their environs is acquired (e.g., via improved intelligent instrumentation employed by technicians). A quality of operations (e.g., completeness, accuracy, efficiency) is assessed, corrective actions may be taken in essentially real-time as necessary, and information regarding operations and their quality assessments is archived for auditing purposes. Relevant information is communicated to one or more parties associated with the operations; in particular, requesting parties are apprised of the status of ongoing operations, and given confirmation that operations have been performed and are completed. Requesting parties and/or other interested parties (e.g., excavators, facility owners, locate contractors, municipalities, regulators, auditors, damage investigators, insurance companies, etc.) also may be provided with detailed information regarding the performance of operations and quality assessment of same.