Survey range pole and data collector with electronic height detection, leveling and hands-free data collection
US11662470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/43
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A GNSS data collection system includes a pole mounted GNSS receiver and inclination sensors. The range pole has an adjustable length and an integrated electronic measurement device to capture and provide length data. A data collection module provides a data collection graphical user interface (GUI) visible on a hand-held data collector computer. The data collector computer is communicably coupled to the GNSS receiver and/or the electronic measurement device and receives three-dimensional location data, the length data, and inclination data for the range pole in real-time. The inclination data and height of the range pole are used to calculate and display horizontal distance and direction to level the GNSS receiver.
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