Method and Apparatus for Surveying with a Feature Location
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1. A method for an operator to conduct a survey using a programmed survey instrument comprising:
- generating a transducer signal in the survey instrument;
electronically comparing the transducer signal with a base of knowledge to identify an object of interest;
using programmed logic to prompt the operator for an interpretation by the operator of an accuracy of the identification of the object of interest;
using programmed logic to record an operator interpreted finding regarding object of interest; and
reporting the recorded finding.
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Abstract
Methods are provided for conducting surveys of regions of interest, points of interest, and objects of interest. The methods typically involve using a survey instrument with programmed logic. The programmed logic may include one or more base of knowledge in an electronically accessible format, and may include statistical analysis software. The survey instrument generally includes a display and one or more sensors. The sensors may include a visible image or an infrared image sensor. The program logic may be used to guide an operator through a survey.
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1. A method for an operator to conduct a survey using a programmed survey instrument comprising:
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generating a transducer signal in the survey instrument; electronically comparing the transducer signal with a base of knowledge to identify an object of interest; using programmed logic to prompt the operator for an interpretation by the operator of an accuracy of the identification of the object of interest; using programmed logic to record an operator interpreted finding regarding object of interest; and reporting the recorded finding. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of collecting information regarding a scene depicted on a display of a survey instrument comprising:
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defining a point of interest in a scene on the display; collecting sensory data from the scene wherein a larger quantity of data is collected proximal to the point of interest and a smaller quantity of data is collected distal from the point of interest. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for conducting a survey to locate a point of interest or to locate an object of interest using a programmed survey instrument having programmed logic, the method comprising:
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a. using at least one sensory transducer to produce at least one sensory signal response; b. using the programmed logic to processing the at least one sensory signal response to produce sensory characteristic information derived from at least a portion of the at least one sensory signal response; c. using the programmed logic to perform a mathematical statistical control analysis or a statistical distribution analysis of the sensory characteristic information; d. using programmed logic to compare the mathematical statistical control analysis or the statistical distribution analysis with an expected result; and e. prompting the operator if the comparison suggests a false positive or a false negative indication. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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