| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINING SIMULATIONS | US14010800 | 2013-08-27 | US20140015165A1 | 2014-01-16 | Brian Matthew Kloepfer |
| The present invention relates to an educational method and apparatus for the instruction of basic scientific principles relating to mining. The apparatus consists of a kit for science instruction that comprises a topographic mold, casting compound, and one or more components simulating materials found in nature beneath the surface of the earth. The kit may include a tool for obtaining core samples of the resulting topographic model and may include a topographic map. The components of the kit may be used in conjunction with weight measurement tools. | ||||||
| 102 | Method and apparatus to build 3-dimensional grid map and method and apparatus to control automatic traveling apparatus using the same | US12411446 | 2009-03-26 | US08571302B2 | 2013-10-29 | Sukjune Yoon; Kyung Shik Roh; Woong Kwon; Seung Yong Hyung; Hyun Kyu Kim |
| A method and apparatus to build a 3-dimensional grid map and a method and apparatus to control an automatic traveling apparatus using the same. In building a 3-dimensional map to discern a current location and a peripheral environment of an unmanned vehicle or a mobile robot, 2-dimensional localization and 3-dimensional image restoration are appropriately used to accurately build the 3-dimensional grid map more rapidly. | ||||||
| 103 | Apparatus for mining simulations | US13078493 | 2011-04-01 | US08556612B2 | 2013-10-15 | Brian Matthew Kloepfer |
| The present invention relates to an educational method and apparatus for the instruction of basic scientific principles relating to mining. The apparatus consists of a kit for science instruction that comprises a topographic mold, casting compound, and one or more components simulating materials found in nature beneath the surface of the earth. The kit may include a tool for obtaining core samples of the resulting topographic model and may include a topographic map. The components of the kit may be used in conjunction with weight measurement tools. | ||||||
| 104 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION ERROR IN A GEOREFERENCED IMAGE AND RELATED DEVICE | US13335406 | 2011-12-22 | US20120189224A1 | 2012-07-26 | Christian Louis; Sebastien Reynaud; Laurent Spery |
| The invention relates to a method for determining a localization error (ε) of a point (P0) of a raw image, comprising the following steps: estimating the value of a statistical magnitude (G) characteristic of a probability law (D(X, Y, Z)) of at least one terrain coordinate (X, Y, Z) associated with the point (P0) of the raw image, using a probability law (D(θ1, . . . , θn)) with magnitudes (θ1, . . . , θn) depending on the exposure conditions of the raw image and a localization function, deduced from an exposure function and a terrain model and applied for the image coordinate point (P0) of the raw image; and deducing the localization error (ε) of the point (P0) of the raw image from the statistical magnitude (G). | ||||||
| 105 | Method for resolving ground level errors in simulations | US11903386 | 2007-09-21 | US08116922B2 | 2012-02-14 | Robert Vincent Weinmann; Tyler Chris Ohlsen |
| A method for reconciling ground-level discrepancies between the displayed path of a moving body and a terrain model in a graphical simulation, including the steps of (1) examining the individual data points describing a recorded trip by a vehicle, (2) determining which of the data points correspond to points when the vehicle was actually on the ground, (3) determining the altitude difference between the recorded altitude data and the terrain model at each of the determined “on-ground” points, and (4) using the altitude difference to create a correction signal which can be applied either to the recorded altitude data or the terrain model. | ||||||
| 106 | Three-dimensional cartographic user interface system | US11244012 | 2005-10-04 | US07654826B2 | 2010-02-02 | Lawrence Q. Faulkner; Mark E. Fisher; Justin Luton |
| A three-dimensional cartographic computer user interface system for enhancing geo-spatial comprehension and geographic information system user interactivity is disclosed. The system has at least one computer and operating system, user input means, and at least one positionable projection display means, including storage, retrieval and playback control means for the projected content. The system has user input device software responsive to input from at least one user input device which is operable on a three-dimensional user interface surface of the system, and software for the display and control of cartographic-related projected imagery, and software for the display and control of three-dimensional user interface-related content superimposed within the cartographic-related projected imagery. The system includes at least one cartographic map having at least one surface portion which is three-dimensionally shaped to represent topographic terrain of at least one geographical location and optionally includes a substantially planar surface onto which cartographic-related content is projected. | ||||||
| 107 | Fluvial geomorphic landscape design computer software | US10939788 | 2004-09-13 | US07596418B2 | 2009-09-29 | Nicholas Bugosh |
| A method and system is provided for producing erosionally stable fluvial geomorphic landscape designs in a computer aided design environment. A topography input module is configured to access a three-dimensional model of existing topography of a site, while a data input module is configured to receive climatic and hydrological data associated with the site. A channel geometry module is configured to utilize the three-dimensional model and the data to generate dimensions for one or more proposed ephemeral channels. A design surface module generates a graphical view of a proposed landform at the site using the existing topography, the proposed ephemeral channels, and optionally, various complementary topographic features. | ||||||
| 108 | GEOSPATIAL MODELING SYSTEM PROVIDING VOID INPAINTING BASED UPON SELECTABLE INPAINTING FUNCTIONS AND RELATED METHODS | US11858349 | 2007-09-20 | US20090083005A1 | 2009-03-26 | Josef De Vaughn Allen; Mark Rahmes; Gnana Bhaskar Tenali; Emile Ganthier |
| A geospatial modeling system may include a geospatial model data storage device and a processor. The processor may cooperate with the geospatial model data storage device for selecting and transforming a reference sample of a geospatial model frequency domain data set into a corresponding reference sample geospatial model spatial domain data set, and inpainting data into at least one void of the geospatial model frequency domain data set based upon an initial selected inpainting function from among a plurality of different inpainting functions. The processor may further select and transform a test sample of the inpainted geospatial model frequency domain data set into a corresponding test sample geospatial model spatial domain data set, and compare the reference sample geospatial model spatial domain data set and the test sample geospatial model spatial domain data set to determine whether to repeat the inpainting using a different inpainting function from among the plurality thereof. | ||||||
| 109 | Method for resolving ground level errors in simulations | US11903386 | 2007-09-21 | US20080234936A1 | 2008-09-25 | Robert Vincent Weinmann; Tyler Chris Ohlsen |
| A method for reconciling ground-level discrepancies between the displayed path of a moving body and a terrain model in a graphical simulation, including the steps of (1) examining the individual data points describing a recorded trip by a vehicle, (2) determining which of the data points correspond to points when the vehicle was actually on the ground, (3) determining the altitude difference between the recorded altitude data and the terrain model at each of the determined “on-ground” points, and (4) using the altitude difference to create a correction signal which can be applied either to the recorded altitude data or the terrain model. | ||||||
| 110 | Western trail competition layout set and training/practice method related thereto | US11646626 | 2006-12-28 | US20080160493A1 | 2008-07-03 | Gloria Jean Syfan |
| A western trail competition layout set, and the training/practice method thereof, wherein a set of miniature trail competition obstacles and a miniature animal are provided within a suitably sized portable container, thereby enabling the components to be easily transported and assembled at an actual competition location, wherein upon arrival, registration, and receipt of the two-dimensional representation of the competition course layout, a user may set up a model of the competition course, such an arrangement of poles that must be stepped over, small fences that must be jumped over, gates to be open and shut, lines of poles to be backed up therethrough, and even water to walk through, and wherein the user may utilize the miniature animal to walk through and practice/learn/train the actual layout, repeatedly, in advance of the actual event. | ||||||
| 111 | Hi-resolution three-dimensional imaging apparatus for topographic and 3d models | US09958208 | 2001-04-06 | US07291364B2 | 2007-11-06 | Lawrence Q. Faulkner; Mark E. Fisher; Justin Luton |
| The present invention is directed to an automated system that includes a hi-resolution three-dimensional imaging apparatus for topographic modeling that is electronically coupled with a computer. The system incorporates one or more algorithms for converting the complex and randomly-occurring contours found in natural terrain into an efficient series of adjacent and parallel coloring-agent imaging paths or swaths (comprised of inks, dyes, paints, and/or pigments). The swaths are defined in simplified 2-axis surface contour-following printer-head movements by the system's CPU, printer driver software, driver circuitry and/or logic circuitry. This multi-axis control of the system assures that each of the swaths are seamlessly rendered next to one another while also maintaining an optimal proximity between the upper surface of the 3D model and the nozzle end of one or more hi-resolution printer. A single coloring-agent such as black ink, may be used solely, or in combination with a plurality of colors such as a Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black or “CMYK” combination. The system also incorporates algorithms for applying accurately registered indicia of a prescribed color, or colors, onto the surface of models including man-made boundaries such as property lines, easements, right-of-ways, land-development features; naturally occurring boundaries such as ridges and flow-lines, bodies of water, lakes, lake-beds, rivers, river-beds and forested areas including tree varieties; lettering including the accommodation of a variety of fonts; graphical embellishments; and cartographic elements. | ||||||
| 112 | Hiking staff, ski pole, or boat paddle, with integrated topographical representations of trails and or terrain | US10116444 | 2002-04-04 | US07261564B2 | 2007-08-28 | Daniel P. Sutula, Jr. |
| A navigational aide in the form of a physical model that may be integrated with conventional expedition equipment. The preferred embodiment comprises a hiking staff (5, 6) containing 2-D map data (3) and or 3-D topographical representations (1, 2) corresponding with specific geographic regions and or features. The 3-D surfaces may be sculpted about and along the model. Alternately, cross-sectional elevation profiles of routes may be presented in the form of a 3-D sculpted grooves or flutes along, about, and or around the shaft. A variety of configurations are presented for the purpose of maximizing the effective sculptable areas or edges, and to provide a shrouding effect for the protruding peaks that would otherwise be vulnerable to deformation and uncomfortable to grip. The 3-D elevations may be exaggerated to visually accentuate changes in elevation. Features such as trails may be represented as grooves to facilitate marking progress and position. 2-D cartographic data (7,8,9) may also be presented along with the 3-D data or alone as a mounted map. In an alternate embodiment, the invention comprises a toy for children, inspiring learning imagination and adventurous play. Several methods and materials for both computerized and conventional design and manufacturing are provided. The novel aspects of this invention may be incorporated in the original equipment manufacture, modification of existing equipment, and accessories for attachment to conventional equipment. | ||||||
| 113 | Hi-accuracy three-dimensional topographic modeling apparatus | US09958207 | 2001-04-06 | US07216003B2 | 2007-05-08 | Lawrence Q. Faulkner; Mark E. Fisher; Justin Luton |
| A cutting apparatus includes a hi-accuracy three-dimensional cutting apparatus for topographic modeling that is electronically coupled with a computer. The computer has a central processor that executes instructions, a memory for storing instructions to be executed, and non-volatile storage for storing the messages. The executable computer instructions of the system include one or more algorithms for converting the complex and randomly-occurring contours found in natural terrain into an efficient series of modeling material removal swaths defined in simplified 2-axis cross-sections that are cut adjacent and parallel to one another. The swaths are defined in a simplified 2-axis surface contour-following rotation cutting device moved by the system's CPU, driver software, driver circuitry and/or logic circuitry. This multi-axis control of the system assures that each of the swaths are seamlessly rendered next to one another while also maintaining an optimal proximity between the upper surface of the 3D model and the rotation cutting device. | ||||||
| 114 | Method for calculating parameters in road design of S-type clothoid, complex clothoid and egg type clothoid | US11015932 | 2004-12-17 | US07010412B1 | 2006-03-07 | Gyu-Seok Song |
| The present invention relates to a method for calculating parameters in a road design of a S type, a complex type and an egg type clothoid, and in particular to a method for calculating a parameter value capable of determining the size of a clothoid that is inserted when designing a S-shaped and interchange, a connection road, etc. in an egg shape. In the present invention, it is possible to easily calculate the clothoid parameter A in a S shape, complex type and egg type road design, and a road design can be fast finished. In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to achieve an easier design of a S shape and egg type clothoid by determining a design specification without using CAD. The design can be achieved based on a simulation using a center coordinate of two circles for achieving an optimum design. | ||||||
| 115 | Hi-resolution three-dimensional imaging apparatus for topographic and 3d models | US09958208 | 2001-10-05 | US20020138228A1 | 2002-09-26 | Lawrence Q. Faulkner; Mark E. Fisher; Justin Luton |
| The present invention is directed to an automated system that includes a hi-resolution three-dimensional imaging apparatus for topographic modeling that is electronically coupled with a computer. The system incorporates one or more algorithms for converting the complex and randomly-occurring contours found in natural terrain into an efficient series of adjacent and parallel coloring-agent imaging paths or swaths (comprised of inks, dyes, paints, and/or pigments). The swaths are defined in simplified 2-axis surface contour-following printer-head movements by the system's CPU, printer driver software, driver circuitry and/or logic circuitry. This multi-axis control of the system assures that each of the swaths are seamlessly rendered next to one another while also maintaining an optimal proximity between the upper surface of the 3D model and the nozzle end of one or more hi-resolution printer. A single coloring-agent such as black ink, may be used solely, or in combination with a plurality of colors such as a Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black or nullCMYKnull combination. The system also incorporates algorithms for applying accurately registered indicia of a prescribed color, or colors, onto the surface of models including man-made boundaries such as property lines, easements, right-of-ways, land-development features; naturally occurring boundaries such as ridges and flow-lines, bodies of water, lakes, lake-beds, rivers, river-beds and forested areas including tree varieties; lettering including the accommodation of a variety of fonts; graphical embellishments; and cartographic elements. | ||||||
| 116 | Three-dimensional topographical model | US599576 | 1996-02-09 | US5686154A | 1997-11-11 | James Seay Brown, Jr. |
| An improved three-dimensional topographical model comprised of a plurality of layers having curvilinear apertures therethrough. The layers are stacked upon each other to form a three-dimensional hollow structure. The individual layers are cut from at least two motherboards and each layer is marked with a contour line to indicate the location on which the subsequent layer is stacked. During assembly, the outermost topographical layer of a first motherboard is removed and placed on a support member, thus constituting the first or bottom layer of the model. The outermost topographical layer of the second motherboard is removed and placed on top of the first layer, and subsequent layers are alternately removed from each of any remaining motherboards and stacked so that the margin of each layer overlaps the margin of the previous layer. This process is repeated until all layers are utilized and the model is fully formed. A model having steep inclines will require a greater number of motherboards. During disassembly of the model, the layers are placed back into the relative motherboards from whence they came. This results in relatively flattened motherboards which can be conveniently stored or transported. | ||||||
| 117 | Modular terrain board | US955423 | 1992-10-02 | US5348478A | 1994-09-20 | Micheal Bradshaw |
| A modular terrain board is provided having a plurality of sections or terrain cell plugs which are held in place by a baseboard assembly having a corresponding plurality of cell receiving sections or cells formed therein. The terrain cell plugs can be easily removed to allow for quick and accurate reconfiguration of the terrain model. The terrain board has means for representing buildings, rivers, lakes, roads, and other topographical features. | ||||||
| 118 | Educational display system | US420933 | 1989-10-13 | US4937181A | 1990-06-26 | John Rogers |
| An educational visual display system for teaching geography in which objects having some geographical or topographical significance, e.g., states of the Union, may be detachably affixed and arranged to demonstrate relationship between the objects. The preferred system includes (1) a primary background surface of iron velvet fabric material to which hook type fasteners may be detachably adhered, (2) a plurality of primary objects having geographical significance and comprising a soft foam core with a layer of iron velvet fabric on one side and a plurality of hook type fasteners on the other side, the primary objects being arrangeable to represent in combination a larger geographical unit, and (3) a plurality of secondary objects each having geographical or topographical significance and having hook type fasteners on one side thereof for being detachably affixable to the layer of iron velvet fabric of the primary objects. The iron velvet fabric and the hook type fasteners function as an attachment pair similar to hook and loop fasteners sold under the tradename VELCRO.RTM.. | ||||||
| 119 | Means for simulating a topographical area | US822845 | 1986-01-27 | US4685884A | 1987-08-11 | Kieran P. Rohan |
| A multitude of parts of three-dimensional shape have full edges and also edge segments adapted for abutment with like edges and edge segments of other parts. The parts additionally include non-abutting irregular or curved edges which may represent terrain contour lines or the bank of a body of water. Inclined areas on the parts are adjacent the irregular or curved edges and represent sloped terrain which is continuous with like inclined areas on other abutting parts. The inclined area of a part may be dispensed with to provide a vertical surface to simulate an escarpment. | ||||||
| 120 | Three dimensional educational toy model subdivision | US952152 | 1978-10-17 | US4245400A | 1981-01-20 | Burton R. Johnson |
| A three dimensional toy having a base member showing a housing development with structural profile members mounted thereon which are secured by profile locking elements for constructing elevations of roadways, lots and surrounding terrain. The profile members and locking elements also serve as retaining walls for soil which, when shaped to conform to the contours of the profile members and locking elements and provided with living plants defines the topography of a living housing development. | ||||||
QQ群二维码
意见反馈
意见反馈