公开(公告)号：US20120330849A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13544567

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q50/08

Abstract: Improvements to an installation process for an engineered system involve consolidation of the number of visits to a work site by field staff and/or particular work performed in a given site visit. A site visit manifest is generated to provide electronic documentation of pre-installation and/or installation activity. Various types of electronic information may be generated and/or collected in connection with any of multiple possible phases of a given installation at a particular work site for purposes of generating a site visit manifest. Additionally, different information components of a site visit manifest may be selectively viewed/accessed (e.g., based on different levels of permission or access-rights) to facilitate one or more of review of the work performed, quality, productivity and/or cost assessments of same, and billing functions. Particular examples of improved processes relating to installation of Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) subscriber drops are provided.

公开(公告)号：US08249306B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US12050555

申请日：2008-03-18

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: A method may include sending an aerial image to a user via a network; receiving a marked-up version of the aerial image from the user via the network that includes one or more virtual white lines added to the aerial image that delimit a dig area in which excavation is planned; and providing the marked-up version of the aerial image, via one of an electronic or tangible delivery system, to another entity.

Abstract translation: 一种方法可以包括经由网络向用户发送空中图像; 通过网络从用户接收标记的空中图像版本，该网络包括添加到空间图像中的一个或多个虚拟白线，所述虚拟白线划定挖掘计划的挖掘区域; 并通过电子或有形传送系统之一向另一个实体提供标记的航空图像版本。

公开(公告)号：US20120113244A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13210237

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Jack M. Vice ,  Tim Montague

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Jack M. Vice ,  Tim Montague

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10016

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for determining a color of marking material dispensed by a marking device onto a surface to mark a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area that is planned to be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. In some embodiments, one or more camera systems (e.g., digital video cameras) are mounted on a marking device to capture information (e.g., one or more of image information, color information, motion information and light level information) relating to the surface being marked. The camera system(s) may be mounted near a nozzle of a marking material dispenser, so as to capture information relating to freshly dispensed marking material on the surface being marked. The captured information may be analyzed to determine a color of the freshly dispensed marking material, which may then be correlated with a type of facilities being marked.

Abstract translation: 用于确定由标记装置分配到表面上的标记材料的颜色的系统，方法和装置，以标记在挖掘活动期间计划被挖掘或扰乱的挖掘区域中的至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。 在一些实施例中，将一个或多个相机系统（例如，数字摄像机）安装在标记装置上以捕获与表面相关的信息（例如，图像信息，颜色信息，运动信息和光级信息中的一个或多个） 标记 相机系统可以安装在标记材料分配器的喷嘴附近，以便捕获与被标记的表面上新鲜分配的标记材料有关的信息。 可以分析捕获的信息以确定新分配的标记材料的颜色，其然后可以与标记的设备的类型相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20120110019A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13193337

申请日：2011-07-28

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q50/08 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q30/01 ,  G06Q50/26

Abstract: Managing information relating to a locate and/or marking operation to detect and/or mark a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility. At least one electronic manifest corresponding to the locate and/or marking operation is generated based on first information relating to the locate and/or marking operation. The at least one electronic manifest includes image information documenting performance of the locate and/or the marking operation. At least one limited access file comprising second information relating to the at least one electronic manifest or the image information is generated, and the at least one limited access file and/or information relating to the at least one limited access file is electronically transmitted and/or stored to facilitate selective/limited access to or viewing of the electronic manifest(s).

Abstract translation: 管理与定位和/或标记操作相关的信息以检测和/或标记至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在。 基于与定位和/或标记操作相关的第一信息生成与定位和/或标记操作相对应的至少一个电子清单。 所述至少一个电子清单包括记录定位和/或标记操作的性能的图像信息。 生成包括与至少一个电子清单或图像信息有关的第二信息的至少一个受限访问文件，并且至少一个受限访问文件和/或与至少一个受限访问文件有关的信息被电子传送和/ 或存储以便于选择/限制地访问或查看电子清单。

公开(公告)号：US20120069178A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13236162

申请日：2011-09-19

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Jack M. Vice

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Jack M. Vice

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B05B12/084 ,  B65D83/203 ,  G06Q10/0833

Abstract: Marking material is dispensed onto a target surface using a marking device, and one or more images are captured by one or more camera systems attached to the marking device. The image(s) is/are analyzed to determine tracking information indicative of the a motion or an orientation of the marking device. The tracking information is analyzed to determine marking information relating to the dispensed marking material. In one example, the image(s) is/are analyzed to obtain an optical flow plot indicative of a path on the target surface traversed by the marking device. One or more reference plots respectively representing a plurality of reference marking patterns are compared to one or more portions of the optical flow plot to identify at least one reference marking pattern that substantially matches the portion(s) of the optical flow plot.

Abstract translation: 使用标记装置将标记材料分配到目标表面上，并且一个或多个图像由附接到标记装置的一个或多个相机系统捕获。 分析图像以确定指示标记装置的运动或取向的跟踪信息。 分析跟踪信息以确定与分配的标记材料相关的标记信息。 在一个示例中，分析图像以获得指示由标记装置穿过的目标表面上的路径的光学流程图。 将分别表示多个参考标记图案的一个或多个参考图与光学流程图的一个或多个部分进行比较，以识别基本上与光学流程图的部分匹配的至少一个参考标记图案。

公开(公告)号：US20120065924A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13210291

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Jack M. Vice

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Jack M. Vice

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/0264 ,  G01C15/02 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for performing surface type detection in connection with locate and marking operations. In some embodiments, one or more sensors (e.g., radiation sensors, acoustic sensors, color sensors, light sensors, etc.) may be employed to collect information regarding a surface, such as a ground surface on which marking material is to be dispensed to mark the presence or absence of an underground facility. The collected sensor data may be analyzed to provide an estimate of a type of the surface that is being sensed. For example, a still-image or video camera may be used as a sensor that detects visible light reflecting from a surface. One or more images of the surface captured by the camera may be analyzed using some suitable image analysis software to identify one or more characteristics (e.g., color, intensity, randomness, presence/absence of lines, etc.) that may be indicative of a surface type. As another example, one or more radiation sensors may be employed to measure an amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected by the sensed surface one or more selected wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths to identify a spectral signature that may also be indicative of a surface type.

Abstract translation: 与定位和标记操作有关的执行表面类型检测的系统，方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，可以使用一个或多个传感器（例如，辐射传感器，声学传感器，颜色传感器，光传感器等）来收集关于表面的信息，例如将要分配标记材料的地面 标记地下设施的存在或不存在。 可以分析所收集的传感器数据以提供正被感测的表面的类型的估计。 例如，静止图像或摄像机可以用作检测从表面反射的可见光的传感器。 可以使用一些合适的图像分析软件来分析摄像机捕获的表面的一个或多个图像，以识别一个或多个特征（例如，颜色，强度，随机性，存在/不存在线等），其可以指示 表面类型。 作为另一示例，可以使用一个或多个辐射传感器来测量由感测表面反射的一个或多个选定波长或波长范围反射的电磁辐射的量，以识别也可以指示表面类型的光谱特征。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20110093304A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12981018

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of complex event processing engines including a first complex event processing engine set at a first tier and a second complex event processing engine set at a second tier. Each of the plurality of complex event processing engines executes on at least one hardware computer processor. The plurality of complex event processing engines are configured such that at least one complex event processing engine in the second set communicates with only some of the other complex event processing engines in the second set. The plurality of complex event processing engines further are configured such that at least one complex event processing engine in the first set communicates with each complex event processing engine in the second set.

Abstract translation: 一种包括多个复杂事件处理引擎的系统，包括在第一层设置的第一复杂事件处理引擎和设置在第二层的第二复杂事件处理引擎。 多个复杂事件处理引擎中的每一个在至少一个硬件计算机处理器上执行。 多个复杂事件处理引擎被配置为使得第二组中的至少一个复杂事件处理引擎仅与第二组中的其他复杂事件处理引擎中的一些通信。 多个复杂事件处理引擎还被配置为使得第一组中的至少一个复杂事件处理引擎与第二组中的每个复杂事件处理引擎通信。

公开(公告)号：USD634655S1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US29356633

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  William Johnson ,  Arthur DiMartino ,  Ronald Altman ,  Arthur Mistler ,  David Mathieu ,  James Sener ,  Christopher Hageman ,  Scott Smith ,  Joseph Paul

Designer： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  William Johnson ,  Arthur DiMartino ,  Ronald Altman ,  Arthur Mistler ,  David Mathieu ,  James Sener ,  Christopher Hageman ,  Scott Smith ,  Joseph Paul