公开(公告)号：US08473148B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12980083

申请日：2010-12-28

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 fleet management complex event processing (CEP) engine executes on at least one hardware computer processor. The CEP engine receives at least a first input stream onto which first vehicle information related to a first vehicle is published, and a second input stream onto which second vehicle information related to a second vehicle is published. The CEP engine applies at least one query to the first input stream and the second input stream, and assesses if a fleet-related complex event has occurred. If it is determined in that the fleet-related complex event has occurred, the CEP engine publishes an indication of occurrence of the fleet-related complex event on at least one output stream.

Abstract translation: 一个车队管理复杂事件处理（CEP）引擎在至少一个硬件计算机处理器上执行。 CEP引擎至少接收到第一输入流，在该第一输入流上发布与第一车辆相关的第一车辆信息，以及第二输入流，其上发布与第二车辆相关的第二车辆信息。 CEP引擎将至少一个查询应用于第一输入流和第二输入流，并评估是否发生了与舰队相关的复杂事件。 如果确定发生与舰队相关的复杂事件，则CEP引擎在至少一个输出流上发布与舰队相关的复杂事件的发生的指示。

公开(公告)号：US08467969B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12797202

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C15/04 ,  B05B12/0026 ,  B05B12/004 ,  B05B12/08 ,  B05B12/12 ,  B05B12/124 ,  B05B12/126 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B65D83/203 ,  E01C23/20 ,  E01C23/22 ,  E01C23/227 ,  G01C15/06 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q50/08

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for performing a marking operation to mark a presence or absence of at least one underground facility using a marking device. Marking material is dispensed onto a target surface via actuation of an actuation system of the marking device. A location tracking system detects a location of the marking device. One or more input devices of the marking device detect(s) one or more operating conditions of the marking device, and marking information is logged into local memory of the marking device. In one aspect, at least some operating information relating to the one or more detected conditions of the marking device are included in the marking information logged into memory.

Abstract translation: 用于执行标记操作以使用标记装置标记至少一个地下设施的存在或不存在的方法，装置和系统。 标记材料通过致动标记装置的致动系统被分配到目标表面上。 位置跟踪系统检测标记装置的位置。 标记装置的一个或多个输入装置检测标记装置的一个或多个操作条件，并且标记信息被记录到标记装置的本地存储器中。 在一个方面，至少一些与标记装置的一个或多个检测到的条件相关的操作信息被包括在登录到存储器中的标记信息中。

公开(公告)号：US08424486B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12429947

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: Steven E. Nielsen ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven E. Nielsen ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: B05C11/00 ,  B67D7/56 ,  B05D1/02

CPC classification number: B05B12/004 ,  A63C19/065 ,  A63C2019/067 ,  B05B12/081 ,  B05B12/082 ,  B05C11/00 ,  B65D83/203 ,  E01C23/227 ,  G01G17/06 ,  G01G19/18 ,  G01G23/3735

Abstract: Marking devices for dispensing a marking substance on the ground and marking methods are provided. The marking devices and marking methods use one or more detection mechanisms to detect one or more characteristics of the marking substance. In some embodiments, the detection mechanism may be, but is not limited to, an optical sensor, an olfactory sensor, a weight sensor, a switch device, and any combination thereof. The one or more detection mechanisms may provide, for example, the capability to: (1) determine the type of marking substance that is installed in the marking device; (2) determine in advance of or during a marking operation the amount of marking substance within the marking dispenser; and (3) determine when the marking dispenser is becoming empty.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在地面上分配标记物质的标记装置和标记方法。 标记装置和标记方法使用一个或多个检测机构来检测标记物质的一个或多个特征。 在一些实施例中，检测机构可以是但不限于光学传感器，嗅觉传感器，重量传感器，开关装置及其任何组合。 一个或多个检测机构可以提供例如以下能力：（1）确定安装在标记装置中的标记物质的类型; （2）在标记操作之前或期间确定标记分配器内的标记物质的量; 和（3）确定标记分配器何时变空。

公开(公告)号：US08416995B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12363046

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00

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：US08374789B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12639373

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Rene A. Vazquez

Inventor： Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr ,  Rene A. Vazquez

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/10376 ,  B65D83/203 ,  G01C15/02

Abstract: Marking information relating to the use of a marking system or a marking tool configured to dispense one or more markers to mark, on ground, pavement, or other surface, a location of an underground utility, is used to control a display device so as to visually display a dispensing of the one or more markers on an electronic representation of an area that is marked and includes the location of the underground utility.

Abstract translation: 使用与使用标记系统或标记工具相关的信息来配置以分配一个或多个标记以在地下工具的位置标记地面，路面或其他表面，以控制显示装置，以便 在标记并包括地下公用设施的位置的区域的电子表示上可视地显示一个或多个标记的分配。

公开(公告)号：US08340359B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12208846

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G09G5/00

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

Abstract: A manifest including an electronic file associated with a geographic location and a portion of the geographic location indicating a dig area is provided. The manifest includes indicia noting a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within the dig area.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括与地理位置相关联的电子文件和指示挖掘区域的地理位置的一部分的清单。 该清单包括记录在挖掘区内存在或不存在至少一个地下设施的标记。

公开(公告)号：US20120274476A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13543359

申请日：2012-07-06

Applicant: Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G01V3/00 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Method and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. At least one marked-up digital image of a geographic area including the dig area, the image including at least one indicator to delimit the dig area, is electronically processed by converting the at least one indicator to a plurality of geographic coordinates representing the delimited dig area. Information relating to a locate request ticket identifying the dig area to be excavated is electronically transmitted and/or electronically stored, wherein the locate request ticket includes image data and non-image data associated with the dig area. The image data includes the at least one marked-up digital image of the geographic area surrounding the dig area, and the non-image data includes the plurality of geographic coordinates representing the delimited 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。 通过将至少一个指示符转换成代表定界挖掘的多个地理坐标，电子地处理包括挖掘区域的地理区域的至少一个标记数字图像，该图像包括至少一个用于限定挖掘区域的指示符 区。 与识别要挖掘的挖掘区域的定位请求单相关的信息被电子传送和/或电子存储，其中定位请求单包括与挖掘区域相关联的图像数据和非图像数据。 图像数据包括围绕挖掘区域的地理区域的至少一个被标记的数字图像，并且非图像数据包括表示划定的挖掘区域的多个地理坐标。

公开(公告)号：US08300895B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12355272

申请日：2009-01-16

Applicant: Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

Inventor： Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V8/10 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Method and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. At least one marked-up digital image of a geographic area including the dig area, the image including at least one indicator to delimit the dig area, is electronically processed by converting the at least one indicator to a plurality of geographic coordinates representing the delimited dig area. Information relating to a locate request ticket identifying the dig area to be excavated is electronically transmitted and/or electronically stored, wherein the locate request ticket includes image data and non-image data associated with the dig area. The image data includes the at least one marked-up digital image of the geographic area surrounding the dig area, and the non-image data includes the plurality of geographic coordinates representing the delimited 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。 通过将至少一个指示符转换成代表定界挖掘的多个地理坐标，电子地处理包括挖掘区域的地理区域的至少一个标记数字图像，该图像包括至少一个用于限定挖掘区域的指示符 区。 与识别要挖掘的挖掘区域的定位请求单相关的信息被电子传送和/或电子存储，其中定位请求单包括与挖掘区域相关联的图像数据和非图像数据。 图像数据包括围绕挖掘区域的地理区域的至少一个被标记的数字图像，并且非图像数据包括表示划定的挖掘区域的多个地理坐标。

公开(公告)号：US08296308B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12475935

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06T11/203 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/06313 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T2210/61 ,  G07B15/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. Source data representing one or more input images of a geographic area including the dig area is electronically received at a first user location, which may be remote from the dig area. The source data is processed so as to display at least a portion of the input image(s) on a display device. One or more indicators are added to the displayed input image(s), 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. The marked-up digital image may be electronically bundled with information from a corresponding ticket. A descriptor file may be used to identify one or more marked-up images corresponding to a ticket.

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。 代表包括挖掘区域的地理区域的一个或多个输入图像的源数据在可能远离挖掘区域的第一用户位置被电子地接收。 处理源数据以在显示装置上显示输入图像的至少一部分。 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输入图像，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。 标记的数字图像可以电子捆绑来自相应票据的信息。 描述符文件可用于识别对应于票证的一个或多个标记图像。

公开(公告)号：US08280631B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12539497

申请日：2009-08-11

Applicant: Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

Inventor： Steven E. Nielsen ,  Curtis Chambers ,  Jeffrey Farr

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G09B29/003 ,  G01C15/06 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q50/08 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating electronic records of marking operations for underground facilities/utilities. Electronic records of marking information may be logged/stored in local memory of a marking device, formatted in various manners, processed and/or analyzed at the marking device itself, and/or transmitted to another device (e.g., a remote computer/server) for storage, processing and/or analysis. In one example, multiple pieces of geo-location data (e.g., from a GPS receiver) are collected and logged per actuation of a marking device (e.g., a trigger-pull to dispense marking material). A computer-generated image or other visual representation of the marking operation may be electronically rendered in a display field based on logged marking information, essentially in real time as the marking operation is conducted, and/or recreated thereafter based on one or more stored electronic records.

Abstract translation: 用于生成地下设施/公用设施标识作业电子记录的方法和装置。 标记信息的电子记录可以记录/存储在标记设备的本地存储器中，以各种方式格式化，在标记设备本身处理和/或分析，和/或传输到另一设备（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，每个致动标记装置（例如，用于分配标记材料的触发拉）来收集和记录多个地理位置数据（例如，来自GPS接收器）。 计算机生成的图像或标记操作的其他视觉表示可以基于记录的标记信息在显示领域中被电子地呈现，基本上在进行标记操作时实时地进行，和/或之后基于一个或多个存储的电子 记录。