20240011594. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT MOVING ALONG A CONDUIT simplified abstract (HIFI ENGINEERING INC.)

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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT MOVING ALONG A CONDUIT

Organization Name

HIFI ENGINEERING INC.

Inventor(s)

Seyed Ehsan Jalilian of Calgary (CA)

Mehri Owjimehr of Calgary (CA)

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT MOVING ALONG A CONDUIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240011594 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT MOVING ALONG A CONDUIT

Simplified Explanation

An object moving along a conduit with multiple channels is tracked using acoustic data generated from acoustic signals detected at each channel. The acoustic data obtained for at least one channel is cross-correlated with the acoustic data obtained for at least one other channel to determine the position of the object within the conduit.

  • The patent application describes a method for tracking an object moving in a conduit with multiple channels using acoustic data.
  • Acoustic signals are detected at each channel in response to the movement of the object.
  • Acoustic data is generated from the detected signals for each channel.
  • The acoustic data obtained for at least one channel is cross-correlated with the acoustic data obtained for at least one other channel.
  • The cross-correlation helps determine the position of the object within the conduit.

Potential Applications:

  • Monitoring the movement of objects in pipelines or underground tunnels.
  • Tracking the position of vehicles or robots in complex transportation systems.
  • Surveillance and security systems for tracking intruders or suspicious activities in restricted areas.

Problems Solved:

  • Provides a non-intrusive method for tracking objects in conduits without the need for physical sensors or markers.
  • Enables real-time monitoring and tracking of objects in complex and hard-to-reach environments.
  • Offers a cost-effective solution for tracking objects in large-scale infrastructure systems.

Benefits:

  • Improved efficiency and accuracy in tracking objects within conduits.
  • Reduced maintenance and installation costs compared to traditional tracking methods.
  • Enhanced safety and security through real-time monitoring and detection of object movements.


Original Abstract Submitted

an object moving along a conduit having multiple channels is tracked. each channel defines a portion of a length of the conduit. for each channel, acoustic data, generated from one or more acoustic signals detected at the channel in response to movement of the object along the conduit, is generated. for at least one channel, the acoustic data obtained for the at least one channel is cross-correlated with the acoustic data obtained for at least one other one of the channels. based on the cross-correlating, a position of the object within the conduit is determined.

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