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Virtual white lines for delimiting planned excavation sites

US8249306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2008
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T17/05
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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