Nec corporation (20240125642). ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION DEVICE, ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION DEVICE, ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION DEVICE, ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION DEVICE, ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION DEVICE, ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240125642 titled 'ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION DEVICE, ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ENGINEERING WORK DETECTION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a device for detecting engineering work near a utility pole or pylon using an optical signal reception unit and vibration patterns.
- Optical signal reception unit receives signals from optical fiber cables installed on utility poles or pylons.
- Memory stores instructions for detecting engineering work.
- Processor executes instructions to analyze vibration patterns of the pole or pylon to detect engineering work.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various industries such as telecommunications, power distribution, and infrastructure maintenance to monitor and detect any unauthorized or unexpected engineering work near utility poles or pylons.
Problems Solved
1. Unauthorized engineering work near utility poles or pylons can lead to safety hazards and service disruptions. This technology helps in early detection and prevention of such activities. 2. Traditional methods of monitoring utility poles may not be efficient or cost-effective. This device provides a simple and effective solution for detecting engineering work.
Benefits
1. Improved safety by detecting unauthorized activities near utility poles. 2. Reduced service disruptions and maintenance costs. 3. Efficient monitoring of infrastructure in real-time.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Utility Pole Engineering Work Detection Device: Commercial Applications" 1. Telecommunications companies for monitoring network infrastructure. 2. Power distribution companies for ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems. 3. Infrastructure maintenance companies for proactive monitoring of utility poles and pylons.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing technologies or methods for monitoring utility poles or pylons, but the specific combination of optical signal reception and vibration pattern analysis for detecting engineering work may be a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between normal vibrations and those caused by engineering work?
The device's algorithm for analyzing vibration patterns and determining the presence of engineering work would need to be further detailed to understand its accuracy and reliability.
What is the range and sensitivity of the optical signal reception unit?
Information on the device's capabilities in terms of detecting signals from optical fiber cables installed on utility poles at various distances would be essential for assessing its practicality in different scenarios.
Original Abstract Submitted
the purpose of the present disclosure is to detect the occurrence of engineering work in the surroundings of a utility pole or a pylon using a simple configuration. this engineering work detection device comprises: an optical signal reception unit for receiving an optical signal from an optical fiber cable installed by a method of overhead installation via a utility pole or a pylon; and at least one memory configured to store instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to detect, on the basis of a pattern of vibration of the utility pole or the pylon indicated by the optical signal, the occurrence of engineering work in the surroundings of the utility pole or the pylon.
