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：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：US09069094B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US12818198

申请日：2010-06-18

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/15

CPC classification number: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: A locate transmitter and method for performing a locate operation to detect a presence or absence of an underground facility. An applied signal is generated to be applied along the underground facility. One or more environmental conditions of an environment in which the transmitted is located are detected and compared to a target value or range of values to determine if an out-of-tolerance condition exists.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行定位操作以检测地下设施的存在或不存在的定位发射器和方法。 产生施加的信号以沿着地下设施施加。 检测发送位置的环境的一个或多个环境条件，并将其与目标值或值范围进行比较，以确定是否存在超出容差条件。

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：US08749239B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US12704087

申请日：2010-02-11

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/15

CPC classification number: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: Locate information relating to use of a locate device to perform a locate operation may be acquired from one or more input devices, logged/stored in local memory of a locate device, formatted in various manners, processed and/or analyzed at the locate device itself, and/or transmitted to another device (e.g., a remote computer/server) for storage, processing and/or analysis. In one example, a locate device may include one or more environmental sensors and/or operational sensors, and the locate information may include environmental information and operational information derived from such sensors. Environmental and/or operational information may be used to control operation of the locate device, assess out-of-tolerance conditions in connection with use of the locate device, and/or provide alerts or other feedback. Additional enhancements are disclosed relating to improving the determination of a location (e.g., GPS coordinates) of a detecting tip of the locate device during use, a group/solo mode, and tactile functionality of a user interface.

Abstract translation: 可以从定位设备本身存储器中记录/存储的定位设备的本地存储器中获取与使用定位设备执行定位操作相关的信息，以定位设备本身进行处理和/或分析 ，和/或被发送到另一个设备（例如，远程计算机/服务器）用于存储，处理和/或分析。 在一个示例中，定位设备可以包括一个或多个环境传感器和/或操作传感器，并且定位信息可以包括从这样的传感器导出的环境信息和操作信息。 可以使用环境和/或操作信息来控制定位设备的操作，评估与定位设备的使用有关的超出公差状况，和/或提供警报或其他反馈。 公开了关于改善在使用期间定位装置的检测尖端，用户界面的组/独奏模式和触觉功能的位置（例如，GPS坐标）的确定的附加增强。