18484952. MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, AND MONITORING METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, AND MONITORING METHOD

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Tsubasa Nakamura of Tokyo (JP)

MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, AND MONITORING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18484952 titled 'MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, AND MONITORING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for acquiring three-dimensional data from a paved surface using a laser light sensor, extracting real and mirage image data from the acquired data, and detecting foreign objects on the surface using this information.

  • Three-dimensional data acquisition system for scanning paved surfaces
  • Utilizes laser light sensor for data acquisition
  • Extracts real image data and mirage image data from the acquired three-dimensional data
  • Detects foreign objects on the paved surface using the extracted image data

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Aircraft maintenance to detect foreign objects on runways
  • Road maintenance to identify debris on roads
  • Construction sites to ensure safety by detecting objects on the ground

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving safety by detecting foreign objects on surfaces
  • Enhancing efficiency in maintenance tasks by automating object detection processes

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased safety for aircraft and vehicles
  • Time and cost savings in maintenance operations
  • Improved accuracy in detecting foreign objects on surfaces

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications include:

  • Selling the technology to airports for runway safety
  • Licensing the system to construction companies for site safety
  • Offering the system to road maintenance authorities for debris detection

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of laser scanning systems for object detection on surfaces in various industries.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system differentiate between real and mirage image data in the three-dimensional data acquisition process?

The system likely uses algorithms to analyze the acquired data and distinguish between real objects on the surface and mirage images.

What is the range and accuracy of the laser light sensor used in this system?

The range and accuracy of the sensor are crucial factors in determining the effectiveness of the system in detecting foreign objects on paved surfaces.


Original Abstract Submitted

Three-dimensional data acquisition means acquires three-dimensional data output from a three-dimensional ranging sensor for scanning a paved surface for aircraft using laser light. Extraction means extracts, from the three-dimensional data, real image data about a real image present on the paved surface and mirage image data about a mirage image corresponding to the real image. Foreign object detection means detects a foreign object left on the paved surface using the real image data and the mirage image data.