Method and apparatus for collecting recording and displaying data pertaining to an artifact
First Claim
1. A computer-assisted method of collecting data utilizing a data collecting apparatus having a data receiver, a processor, a display screen and a memory, the method comprising:
- initiating a time based recording algorithm for recording data collection activities and identifying the data collection activities by time collected;
displaying a time based display for displaying information from the time based recording algorithm;
identifying a first artifact with an icon and displaying the icon on the time based display;
initiating a time duration indicator on the time based display to indicate the duration of the data collection period;
initiating the collection of measurement data pertaining to the first artifact using the data receiver;
initiating the collection of attribute information corresponding to the first artifact and displaying an initiating indicator on the time based display; and
associating the attribute information and the icon for the first artifact in a data structure in the memory.
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Abstract
A new and useful method and apparatus are provided for collecting, recording and displaying data pertaining to artifacts in a time based fashion. The apparatus includes a data measurement device such as a GPS receiver or other measurement device for collecting data such as position information pertaining to artifacts, a memory for recording collected data and a user interface having an input for receiving recorded information such as qualitative information pertaining to artifacts from the user and a display for displaying the collected data as it is collected by a user. The user interface includes a time scale to associate the data collected pertaining to the artifacts with the time at which the data was collected providing a useful project management tool for the user as well as for management personnel supervising the user and for providing an accurate time based archival record of data pertaining to artifacts such as their location and physical condition.
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46 Claims
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1. A computer-assisted method of collecting data utilizing a data collecting apparatus having a data receiver, a processor, a display screen and a memory, the method comprising:
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initiating a time based recording algorithm for recording data collection activities and identifying the data collection activities by time collected; displaying a time based display for displaying information from the time based recording algorithm; identifying a first artifact with an icon and displaying the icon on the time based display; initiating a time duration indicator on the time based display to indicate the duration of the data collection period; initiating the collection of measurement data pertaining to the first artifact using the data receiver; initiating the collection of attribute information corresponding to the first artifact and displaying an initiating indicator on the time based display; and associating the attribute information and the icon for the first artifact in a data structure in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer-assisted method of collecting data utilizing a surveying apparatus having a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, a processor, a display screen and a memory, the method comprising:
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initiating a time based recording algorithm for recording activities performed during a surveying project in real time and generating time based information; displaying a time based display for displaying information from the time based recording algorithm; positioning the surveying apparatus at a first location corresponding to a first artifact to be studied; identifying the first artifact with an icon and displaying the icon on the time based display; initiating a time duration indicator on the time based display to indicate the duration of the study; initiating the collection of position information for the first artifact using the GPS receiver; initiating the collection of attribute information corresponding to the first artifact and displaying an initiating indicator on the time based display; and associating the attribute information and the icon for the first artifact in a data structure in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A data collection device configured to collect data pertaining to an artifact comprising:
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a system bus; a measurement device configured to collect measurement information pertaining to an artifact to be measured, the measurement device configured to communicate with the system bus; a memory configured to communicate with the system bus; a display configured to communicate with the system bus; a user interface configured to communicate with the system bus, the user interface configured to receive attribute information from a user regarding the artifact; a microprocessor configured to communicate with the system bus, the microprocessor configured to receive the measurement information from the measurement device, the attribute information from the user interface and configured to generate time based information in response to a system clock and in response to the attribute information, configured to associate the information pertaining to the artifact with time based information and the attribute information for the artifact, configured to store the measurement information for the artifact and the attribute information for the artifact in a data structure in the memory and configured to display the time based information on the display. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A data collection device comprising:
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a system bus a GPS receiver configured to communicate with the system bus, the GPS receiver generating position information regarding the position of an artifact; a memory configured to communicate with the system bus; a display configured to communicate with the system bus; a user interface configured to communicate with the system bus, the user interface configured to receive attribute information from a user regarding the artifact; a microprocessor configured to communicate with the system bus, the microprocessor configured to receive the position information from the GPS receiver, the attribute information from the user interface and configured to generate time based information in response to a system clock and in response to the attribute information, configured to associate the position information for the artifact with time based information and the attribute information for the artifact, configured to store the position information for the artifact and the attribute information for the artifact in a data structure in the memory and configured to display the time based information on the display. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A computer-assisted method of collecting data on artifacts, each artifact associated with a data collection activity identified by a time stamp, the method comprising:
generating a time based display comprising the steps of displaying a timeline; and displaying an icon on the timeline at a location on the timeline corresponding to a time indicated by the time stamp. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A data collection device configured to record data and time based information pertaining to artifacts, comprising:
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a display; a measurement device configured to collect measurement data pertaining to an artifact to be measured; a microprocessor configured to receive measurement data from the measurement device and configured to generate time based information in response to a clock, the microprocessor configured to associate an icon with the measurement information and to display the icon on a timeline on the display at a location on the timeline corresponding to a time indicated by the time based information. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46)
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