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1.

LASER SCANNER WITH STEREO CAMERA VISION FOR IMPROVED SELECTIVE FEATURE SCANNING

      
Application Number 18241063
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rüegg, Marcel
  • Wolf, Matthias

Abstract

A selective laser scanner, comprising a target component which can be rotated about two rotation axes and is configured to transmit a distance measuring beam defining a target axis. The selective laser scanner further comprises a distance measuring unit configured to carry out distance measurements by means of the distance measuring beam on cooperative targets or on diffusely scattering targets. The selective laser scanner is equipped with a plurality of overview cameras arranged on the target component offset from the target axis in a fixed positional arrangement with respect to each other having field of views which at least partly overlap each other. The selective laser scanner further comprises a display for displaying an environment image provided by imaging data of at least one of the cameras as well as automatic feature and area detections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
  • G01C 11/18 - Interpretation of pictures by comparison of two or more pictures of the same area the pictures being supported in the same relative position as when they were taken with optical projection in a common plane involving scanning means
  • G01S 7/51 - Display arrangements
  • G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar

2.

MEASURING INSTRUMENT WITH A SCANNING ABSOLUTE DISTANCE METER

      
Application Number 18241752
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lüthi, Thomas
  • Redgewell, Duncan

Abstract

A measuring instrument for coordinative measuring of object surface points of an object embodied as a measuring head of a coordinate measuring machine or of an articulated arm or embodied as a handheld measuring probe of a measuring system having a surveying station such as a laser tracker or as a 6-DoF handheld measuring instrument with an IMU. The measuring instrument comprises a scanning absolute distance meter with a light source, a transmission channel for emitting light from the light source as a measurement beam along a targeting axis towards the object, a beam deflection unit for scanning deflection of the targeting axis, a receiver channel for receiving at least part of the measurement beam reflected from the object surface, an opto-electronic detector for detection of the received measurement beam and outputting an according detection signal and an evaluation unit for determination of a coordinate of a surface point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

3.

GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR SCANNER WITH BALANCED UWB DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

      
Application Number 18235500
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kaneider, Wilfried
  • Di Bene, Stefano
  • Simi, Alessandro

Abstract

A ground-penetrating radar (GPR) scanner for investigating a sub-surface, wherein the GPR scanner comprises an antenna assembly configured for transmitting and receiving ultra-wide band (UWB) signals. The GPR scanner further comprises a directional coupler, a UWB signal generator configured for providing outgoing UWB signals through the directional coupler to the antenna assembly, a UWB signal sampling unit configured for receiving incoming UWB signals from the antenna assembly through the directional coupler, and an impedance. The directional coupler is configured as a balanced UWB directional coupler. It comprises a first port configured for receiving positive outgoing UWB signals from the UWB signal generator and a second port configured for receiving negative outgoing UWB signals from the UWB signal generator, wherein the second port is balanced with the first port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 7/298 - Scan converters
  • G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • H01P 5/18 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details

4.

LASER SCANNER CONFIGURED TO GENERATE A DIGITAL CHAIN OF CUSTODY

      
Application Number 17821091
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Gregory Charles
  • Marty, Daniel

Abstract

A laser-scanning method may include obtaining scan data captured by a laser scanner in which the laser scanner includes a first private key that uniquely corresponds to the laser scanner. The laser-scanning method may include obtaining a first digital signature corresponding to the obtained scan data that is generated based on the scan data and the first private key. The laser-scanning method may include validating the first digital signature using a first public key that corresponds to the first private key and generating a report that summarizes results of the validating. The laser-scanning method may include transforming and aggregating, by a scan data aggregator, the scan data as aggregated scan data and generating a second digital signature corresponding to the aggregated scan data. The second digital signature may be generated by signing hashes corresponding to the aggregated scan data using a second private key corresponding to the scan data aggregator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

5.

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND OPTOELECTRONIC MODULE PROVIDING DIFFERENT CHIP ORIENTATION

      
Application Number 18231582
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Harti, Ralph
  • Kohlgrüber, Stefan
  • Marinov, Andrey
  • Portentoso, Michele

Abstract

A printed circuit board (PCB) having a lateral extent and comprising a side landing pad for direct bonding of an optoelectronic chip, whereby the side landing pad comprises at least two landing areas being differently oriented with regard to the lateral, thus enabling a bonding of the chip in at least two different lateral orientations relative to the printed circuit board, whereby the electrical connection lengths of the landing areas are equal, and an optoelectronic module based on such a printed circuit board and an according time of flight camera.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar

6.

AUTOMATIC, REFERENCE-FREE PRECISE STATIONING OF A GEODETIC SURVEY INSTRUMENT BASED ON ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION

      
Application Number 18227844
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Metzler, Bernhard
  • Van Der Zwan, Elmar
  • Strittmatter, Holger

Abstract

An automatic stationing of a geodetic survey instrument. The instrument comprises a targeting unit to provide targeting data, an imaging sensor, wherein the axis is referenceable to a targeting direction, and a computing unit. The automatic stationing comprises the steps of 1.) acquiring an image of the environment, 2.) creating a catalog of features based on the image and providing a score of applicability for each feature, 3.) selecting a first set of features based on the score of applicability and providing a first targeting data, 4.) recognizing a relocation of the instrument 5.) selecting a second set of features from the first set of features, and providing a second targeting data and 6.) determining the fine pose relative to the first pose based on the first and second set of targeting data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

7.

AUTOMATIC, STATIONING OF A GEODETIC SURVEY INSTRUMENT BASED ON REFERENCE MARKER DATABASE

      
Application Number 18227847
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kotzur, Norbert
  • Török, Zoltán

Abstract

An automatic stationing functionality of a geodetic survey instrument. The survey instrument comprising a targeting unit configured to provide a targeting data measurement, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), an imaging sensor unit configured for providing the functionalities of a visual positioning system (VPS), a communication interface configured to receive a design data comprising position information of reference markers in the environment, and a computing unit. The automatic stationing functionality being configured for calculating a coarse pose of the instrument based on the IU and/or the VPS pose data, selecting a plurality of reference markers to be targeted based on the coarse pose and the design data, and determining a fine pose of the instrument based on the targeting data measurement of the plurality reference markers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

8.

METHOD FOR GENERATING LAND-COVER MAPS

      
Application Number 18222276
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-14
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zapletal, Jan
  • Bekrovà, Martina

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for generating land-cover maps of an area, comprising: receiving a plurality of digital input images; performing semantic segmentation in the input images, segmenting each image individually and with a plurality of semantic classes, each semantic class being related to a land-cover class from a set of land-cover classes; identifying a set of single-image probability values of one or more of the semantic classes for at least a subset of the image pixels of the respective segmented image; generating a 3D mesh of the area based on the plurality of digital input images using a structure-from-motion algorithm; projecting the sets of single-image probability values on vertices of the 3D mesh; determining a set of overall probability values of one or more of the semantic classes.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION ABOUT A COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17855595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-30
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Markus
  • Kim, Philip

Abstract

Computer system and computer-implemented method comprising: providing a digital-twin database comprising individual digital twins for a multitude of coordinate measuring devices; assigning an individual code to each of the multitude of coordinate measuring devices; providing on a first coordinate measuring device the assigned code; and pairing the first device with a mobile device, the pairing comprising capturing the individual code of the first device and sending the captured individual code together with an identifier, verifying the sent individual code and storing the identifier of the mobile device assigned to the digital twin of the first device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • H04W 76/10 - Connection setup

10.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING USE OF COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICES

      
Application Number 18215121
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-27
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Steiner, Markus

Abstract

A method for optimizing simultaneous use of a multitude of coordinate measuring devices at a multitude of locations, comprising: obtaining job information about a multitude of coordinate measuring jobs at the multitude of locations, the job information comprising the position of one or more objects, a time for performing the job, required capabilities of involved devices, and required certifications and/or calibrations for the involved devices; determining an actual position and a condition of each device, the condition comprising a measuring precision and a measuring speed, individual conditions of a plurality of components of the device, a maintenance status and a certification and/or calibration status; performing a job analysis involving the obtained job information and the determined positions and conditions; and performing, based on a result of the analysis, an assignment optimization for assigning at least a subset of the devices to the jobs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

11.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A NEED FOR MAINTENANCE FOR A COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18208154
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Steiner, Markus

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for determining maintenance requirements of a first coordinate measuring device, comprising: providing a digital-twin database comprising individual digital twins for each of a multitude of coordinate measuring devices, each device comprising a plurality of components, each individual digital twin comprising information about the individual components of the respective device; continuously receiving usage-related data regarding a usage of the multitude of coordinate measuring devices; receiving maintenance data related to maintenance events of the coordinate measuring devices; performing a maintenance analysis involving the maintenance data of at least a subset of the multitude of coordinate measuring devices, the information about the components used in the coordinate measuring devices of the subset and the usage-related data of the coordinate measuring devices of the subset; and predicting, based on a result of the maintenance analysis, maintenance requirements for the first coordinate measuring device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 10/1093 - Calendar-based scheduling for persons or groups

12.

METHOD FOR COORDINATIVE MEASURING BY TERRESTRIAL SCANNING WITH IMAGE-BASED INTERFERENCE DETECTION OF MOVING OBJECTS

      
Application Number 18139216
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-25
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wiesner, Tobias
  • Herbst, Christoph

Abstract

Automatic method for coordinative measuring of a measurement space with a stationary terrestrial scanning measuring device having an emitting unit for directed emission of radiation as a free beam and at least one camera arranged in known spatial relationship to the emitting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
  • G01C 11/36 - Videogrammetry, i.e. electronic processing of video signals from different sources to give parallax or range information
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 20/40 - Scenes; Scene-specific elements in video content

13.

ROLLER BEARING FOR SUPPORTING A PROBING UNIT OF A REALITY CAPTURE DEVICE WITH COMPENSATION FOR INCREASE IN PRELOAD

      
Application Number 18134481
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Wozasek, Matthias

Abstract

A reality capture device, particularly a reality capture device having a lightweight construction, being configured for generating a digital representation of an environment. The reality capture device comprises a probing unit with a pivoting component configured to be pivoted relative to a base part of the reality capture device in order to generate probing data of the environment. The pivoting component is mounted on the base part by a four-point roller bearing configured as wire race bearing. Applicability of a four-point roller bearing in the form of a wire race bearing for supporting the probing unit of the reality capture device is achieved by a specific design of the inner and/or outer race supporting the raceway wires in order to reduce unwanted pressure in the bearing, e.g. due to thermal behavior.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls

14.

LOCALIZATION OF A SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18087664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Mörwald, Thomas
  • Thurnhofer, Franz

Abstract

A method for surveying an environment by a movable surveying instrument with a progressional capturing of 2D-images by at least one camera and applying a visual simultaneous location and mapping algorithm (VSLAM) or a visual inertial simultaneous location and mapping algorithm (VISLAM) with a progressional deriving of a sparse evolving point cloud of at least part of the environment, and a progressional deriving of a trajectory of movement. The method comprises a progressional matching of the sparse evolving point cloud with a previously derived 3D-geometry, with a minimizing of a function configured to model a distance between the sparse point cloud and the previously derived 3D-geometry and deriving a spatial localization and orientation of the surveying instrument. At least one surveying measurement value of the environment by a spatial measurement unit is combined with the sparse point cloud or the previously derived 3D-geometry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
  • G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
  • G01C 11/06 - Interpretation of pictures by comparison of two or more pictures of the same area
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

15.

LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18201672
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

16.

LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18201668
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

17.

LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18201670
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

18.

LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18201664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

19.

LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18201669
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

20.

LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18201671
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

21.

REFERENCE FREE CALIBRATION METHOD FOR A POINT CLOUD MEASURING MODULE COMBINED WITH A GEODETIC SINGLE POINT MEASUREMENT UNIT

      
Application Number 18120387
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-11
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Niklaus, Christian
  • Gordon, Bianca

Abstract

A survey instrument comprising a single point measurement unit, a point cloud measuring module, and a computing unit. The single point measurement unit is configured to generate first measurement data comprising coordinates a point. The point cloud measuring module has a fixed pose relative to the single point measurement unit, and configured to generate a second measurement data comprising coordinates of a plurality of points. The computing unit stores calibration parameters and is configured to generate a point cloud based on the second measurement data, to merge it with the first measurement data and to detect surfaces and object edges in it. The survey instrument is configured to execute a calibration using object edges in the setting. The single point measurement unit acquires a set of single measuring points including at least two on each flat surfaces of the object edges.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 25/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices referred to in the other groups of this subclass

22.

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING SUITABLE POSITIONING OF MEASURING DEVICES AND SIMPLIFIED MOVING IN MEASURING AREAS USING VIS DATA AND REFERENCE TRAJECTORIES BACKGROUND

      
Application Number 18102364
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-27
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Herbst, Christoph

Abstract

A method for ascertaining a suitable deployment of a mobile measuring device within measurement surroundings, wherein first and second measurement surroundings containing first and second object features are automatically optically captured at the first deployment and tracked using a visual inertial system (VIS) and within the scope of changing the deployment. The first and second measurement surroundings are compared, wherein the comparison is based on searching for corresponding first and second object features visible in a certain number and quality in the first and second measurement surroundings, wherein this certain number and quality of corresponding features is a criterion that a registration of the first and second point cloud is possible.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/33 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using feature-based methods
  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

23.

TIME-OF-FLIGHT BASED 3D SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE SURVEILLANCE ZONE DEFINITION FUNCTIONALITY

      
Application Number 18093688
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ribi, Markus
  • Tobler, Sandra
  • Bajric, Adam
  • Schneider, Carl-Thomas

Abstract

A surveillance system for detecting and/or characterizing movement of a monitored infrastructure. An improved compromise between tight zone surveillance and number of false alarms is provided by an improved control of a 3D surveillance device. An input functionality is provided for a user to define a 3D subzone within a 3D environment model. A change functionality allows the user to generate a redefined subzone by dragging one of the corner points of the 3D subzone to a different position within a 3D visualization of the 3D environment model, whereby the shape of the 3D subzone is distorted. The input functionality and the change functionality are used to provide to the 3D surveillance device spatial parameters associated with the redefined subzone and the 3D surveillance device is caused to generate an action in case a movement within the redefined subzone is detected by means of the 3D measurement data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
  • G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
  • G06V 20/40 - Scenes; Scene-specific elements in video content
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

24.

METHOD FOR REMOVING OBJECTS FROM TEXTURE

      
Application Number 17970514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Sevecek, Pavel
  • Zapletal, Jan
  • Bekrova, Martina

Abstract

A method for creating a texture from input images, thereby removing representations of objects from the texture, the method comprising performing semantic segmentation in a plurality of digital input images with a plurality of semantic classes, at least one of the semantic classes relating to a target object class; identifying, in at least a first input image, one or more possible instances of representations of objects belonging to the target object class, each possible instance being constituted by a plurality of contiguous instance pixels of the image pixels; determining whether the instance pixels are target pixels, target pixels being pixels constituting a representation of an object belonging to the target object class; and replacing target pixels in the texture with replacement pixels derived from one or more of the plurality of digital input images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image field; Cutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniques; Detection of occlusion
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
  • G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations
  • G06T 7/194 - Segmentation; Edge detection involving foreground-background segmentation
  • G06T 7/10 - Segmentation; Edge detection
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 7/215 - Motion-based segmentation
  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
  • G06T 15/60 - Shadow generation
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
  • G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images

25.

METROLOGY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17767421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-11
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Redgewell, Duncan
  • Steiner, Markus
  • Lüthi, Thomas
  • Maksimovic, Veroljub
  • Loser, Raimund

Abstract

The invention relates generally to a metrology system and coordinate measuring devices to be used within the framework of a smart factory environment, which has a defined arrangement of different metrology devices, configured such that coordinate measuring data generated by different metrology devices are referencable to a common coordinate system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01C 11/00 - Photogrammetry or videogrammetry, e.g. stereogrammetry; Photographic surveying

26.

MEASURING DEVICE COMPRISING A TARGETING UNIT AND A SCANNING MODULE

      
Application Number 17953185
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mayer, Tim
  • Schöll, Benjamin
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Hinderling, Jürg

Abstract

A measuring device comprising a targeting unit and a scanning module. The scanning module has a field of view with a central line in the field of view. The measuring device has a pivoting axis around which an upper part of the measuring device can be pivoted or rotated. The central line deviates by at most 45 degree from orthogonality with respect to the pivoting axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

27.

AIRBORNE LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 17472403
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-10
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Steinmann, Patrick
  • Pan, Zhigang

Abstract

The invention relates to an airborne laser scanner configured to be arranged on an aircraft for surveying a target along a flight path, wherein the airborne laser scanner comprises an emitter configured for emitting a plurality of consecutive laser pulses towards the ground surface, at least one optical element configured for deflecting the laser pulses along pulse paths towards the target, a motor configured for moving the optical element to cause a periodically repeating movement of the pulse paths, a receiver configured for receiving the laser pulses backscattered from the target, and a computer configured for controlling the emitter, the motor, and the receiver, determining directions of the pulse paths, and triggering the emitter to emit the laser pulses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for

28.

GNSS ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING MULTI-BAND GNSS SIGNALS

      
Application Number 17902547
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-02
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner
  • HEXAGON GEOSYSTEMS SERVICES AG (Switzerland)
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Diem, Fabio
  • Bruneau, Garance
  • Gohl, Pascal
  • Haarakangas, Tuomo
  • Heikura, Ilkka

Abstract

A GNSS antenna system for receiving GNSS signals in the L1 and L2/L5 frequency band, and to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising the GNSS antenna system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
  • H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas

29.

LASER TRACKER-BASED SURVEYING SYSTEM WITH INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT

      
Application Number 17903769
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-06
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Markus
  • Kwiatkowski, Tomasz
  • Stigwall, Johan

Abstract

The invention relates to a laser tracker-based surveying system having a measurement aid which comprises an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The surveying system is designed to determine coordinates of points of a surface which are sampled by means of the measurement aid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

30.

SPHERICALLY MOUNTED RETROREFLECTOR

      
Application Number 17891906
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Jensen, Thomas
  • Brühlmann, Danick
  • Fäs, Markus

Abstract

A spherically mounted retroreflector comprising an optic inlay, the optic inlay comprising a retroreflector having a vertex and an axis of symmetry, and a carrier having an at least partly spherical outer surface and a cavity, wherein the optic inlay is arranged in the cavity, and wherein the at least partly spherical outer surface has a sphere center, which sphere center coincides with the vertex, wherein the optic inlay is connected to the carrier. The optic inlay comprises a coupling portion, and the spherically mounted retroreflector comprises a coupling element arranged between the optic inlay and the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 5/122 - Reflex reflectors cube corner, trihedral or triple reflector type
  • G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors

31.

DIGITAL REALITY PLATFORM PROVIDING DATA FUSION FOR GENERATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number 17790061
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-30
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
  • HEXAGON GEOSYSTEMS SERVICES AG (Switzerland)
  • LUCIAD NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Strupler, Pascal
  • Schouteden, Joris
  • Balog, Daniel

Abstract

The present invention relates to three-dimensional reality capturing of an environment, wherein data of various kinds of measurement devices are fused to generate a three-dimensional model of the environment. In particular, the invention relates to a computer-implemented method for registration and visualization of a 3D model provided by various types of reality capture devices and/or by various surveying tasks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
  • G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

32.

REALITY CAPTURE DEVICE

      
Application Number 17827527
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-27
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wohlgenannt, Rainer
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Bruneau, Garance
  • Harti, Ralph
  • Graf, Roland
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Mark, Simon

Abstract

A reality capture device configured to perform a measuring process for generating a digital representation of an environment comprising a body defining a first axis, and an imaging unit with one or more 2D cameras configured to provide 2D image data of the environment. The device comprises a ToF camera arrangement configured for capturing 3D point-cloud data of the environment and comprising at least two time-of-flight cameras, wherein each time-of-flight camera comprises a sensor array and one or more laser emitters, the sensor array of each of the time-of-flight cameras having an optical axis and being configured to receive reflections of light pulses emitted by the one or more laser emitters of the respective time-of-flight camera, the time-of-flight cameras being arranged around the first axis so that each sensor array has one or two other sensor arrays as a neighbouring sensor array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
  • G01S 7/4865 - Time delay measurement, e.g. time-of-flight measurement, time of arrival measurement or determining the exact position of a peak
  • G02B 13/06 - Panoramic objectives; So-called "sky lenses"
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

33.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2021067262
Publication Number 2022/268316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner
  • HEXAGON GEOSYSTEMS SERVICES AG (Switzerland)
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Strupler, Pascal
  • Gohl, Pascal
  • Diem, Fabio
  • Kerroux, Adrien
  • Jäger, Andreas
  • Murguet, Axel
  • De Crousaz, Cédric
  • Grypari, Dimitris
  • Honegger, Dominik
  • Merz, Dominique
  • Bruneau, Garance
  • Berteaux, Jean-Bernard
  • Käser, Jerome
  • Schmid, Lukas
  • Panjek, Marko
  • Pflanzer, Moritz
  • Oberhauser, Tim

Abstract

The invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the operation of a UAV, and the control of a UAV. Aspects of the invention relate to a UAV including a directional distance measuring module for inspecting/surveying/measuring/digitizing the UAV's environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions

34.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 17857961
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-05
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Malkoc, Elvir
  • Müller, Josef
  • Hotz, Johannes

Abstract

A surveying instrument for executing a relocation functionality, which determines first coordinates of a stationary target point associated with the start signal, in response to a start signal, a first actuator and a second actuator are controlled such that the stationary target point remains within a detection area of a tracking unit of the surveying instrument, determines second coordinates of the stationary target point, receives an end signal, wherein the second coordinates of the stationary target point are associated with the end signal, and based at least in part on the first and second coordinates of the stationary target point, and determines a relative pose of the surveying instrument with respect to a first setup location and a second setup location, wherein the first setup location is associated with the first coordinates and the second setup location is associated with the second coordinate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 3/02 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders - Details
  • G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01C 11/00 - Photogrammetry or videogrammetry, e.g. stereogrammetry; Photographic surveying
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movement; Indicating or recording of direction of movement

35.

Measurement method for a surface-measuring measuring machine

      
Application Number 17888266
Grant Number 11796314
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-15
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lippuner, Heinz
  • Vokinger, Urs
  • Siercks, Knut

Abstract

Measurement method where a code projection which is dependent on a three-dimensional position of a code carrier relative to a sensor arrangement is generated on a sensor arrangement, and at least part of the code projection is captured. An angular position of the code carrier with reference to the defined axis of rotation is ascertained and a current measurement position of the measurement component relative to a base is determined, wherein, a position value for at least one further degree of freedom of the code carrier relative to the sensor arrangement is ascertained on the basis of the code projection and is taken into account to determine the current measurement position, and a relative position of the connecting element with respect to the holder and/or the deformation thereof is determined from the position value in the form of a change in shape or size.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 1/00 - Measuring angles
  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales

36.

REALITY CAPTURE WITH A LASER SCANNER AND A CAMERA

      
Application Number 17416432
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-07
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Harti, Ralph Patrick
  • Deschout, Hendrik
  • Graf, Roland
  • Michels, Mattheus Henricus Maria
  • Dietschi, Michael
  • Baijric, Adam
  • Bonfanti, Andrea
  • Morin, Kristian Walker
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Ribi, Markus
  • Portentoso, Michele
  • Wieser, Matthias

Abstract

A reality capture device for generating a digital three-dimensional representation of an environment enables an object within an infrastructure to be surveyed or detected. The reality capture device is compact and easy to use, allowing for fast and reliable capture. The reality capture device can be carried and moved by a mobile carrier, particularly a person, robot or vehicle, and can be moved during a measuring process for generating a digital representation of an environment. The mobile reality capture device includes a localization unit for providing a simultaneous localization and mapping functionality, a laser scanner, and a camera unit. The mobile reality capture device is configured to be carried by a user through the room. The room is surveyed during the movement of the mobile reality capture device. The data from the laser scanner and the camera unit are referenced to each other by means of the localization unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 17/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
  • G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images

37.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

      
Application Number 17729858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-26
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Seeman, Jürgen
  • Kurz, Alexander

Abstract

A system and computer-implemented method for automatically controlling a construction process of a road section, the section comprising a plurality of subsections, the construction process comprising processing a road surface material layer using a paver with a height-adjustable screed, the paver travelling along a predetermined path, the method comprising receiving construction design data comprising information about the path and about a nominal surface and a nominal layer thickness of the paved road surface material layer for a multitude of positions along the path, receiving a set of rules comprising different priorities for each of the plurality of subsections, continuously receiving position data indicating a current position of the screed, continuously receiving thickness data indicating a current layer thickness of the paved road surface material layer, calculating a height-adjustment of the screed, generating, based on the calculation, control data to adjust a height of the screed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface

38.

MEASUREMENT METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND AUXILIARY MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS

      
Application Number 17413328
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-12-13
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mueller, Josef
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Petkov, Stefan
  • Lais, Josef
  • Mayer, Tim
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a measurement system, e.g. comprising a total station and an auxiliary measurement instrument in the form of a pole, and/or an auxiliary measurement instrument, e.g. a pole, and/or a method for determining positions in the field of geodesics or on construction sites, e.g. by means of a construction laser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01V 1/00 - Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
  • G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions

39.

LASER TRACKER HAVING TWO MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONALITIES AND FMCW DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

      
Application Number EP2021054595
Publication Number 2022/179683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-24
Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohner, Marcel
  • Paduch, Alexandre
  • Lüthi, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a laser tracker for the industrial, coordinative position determination of a target, the laser tracker providing two measurement functionalities, namely a measurement functionality for measuring and tracking a cooperative, e.g. retroreflective, target and a measurement functionality for the e.g. scanning measurement of a target with diffuse scattering, wherein both measurement functionalities can be carried out and referenced to each other by means of the same optoelectronic distance measurement device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/34 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal

40.

SIX-DOF MEASUREMENT AID

      
Application Number 17671441
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-14
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kwiatkowski, Tomasz
  • Moser, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a six-DoF measurement aid for determining 3D coordinates of a multiplicity of object points to be measured in the form of 3D points of a point cloud in cooperation with a laser tracker, having an environment sensor arrangement and a control module. The control module comprises a platform control assistance functionality, which is configured to instruct the environment sensor arrangement, during the automatically guided movement of the six-DoF measurement aid, in a first mode to generate environmental information for determining an environmental normal, and in a second mode to generate environmental information for detecting anomalies with respect to the environmental normal, and to provide the environmental information generated by the environment sensor arrangement for control assistance of the platform control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves

41.

LASER-BASED LEVELLING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17558055
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-21
First Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hammerer, Markus
  • Malkoc, Elvir

Abstract

A method comprises detecting at a plurality of light-receiver units, an impingement position of the light plane on a photo sensor that has a known relative position in relation to the surface, determining, for each light-receiver unit and based on the impingement position and the known relative position, a crossing position value of the light plane with respect to the surface, performing a combined analysis of the crossing position values from the plurality of light-receiver units to derive alignment information comprising the deviation of the alignment of the surface of the structure relative to the light plane, and displaying the alignment information to a user. The invention also relates to computer programme product, a light-receiver unit and a system comprising a plurality of light-receiver units for performing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes

42.

SURVEYING POLE AND SECONDARY SENSOR UNIT HAVING TOROIDAL FORM

      
Application Number 17548364
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-10
First Publication Date 2022-06-16
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bernhard, Heinz
  • Maar, Hannes
  • Rüst, Phillip Lukas
  • Frombach, Klaus
  • Geser, Markus
  • Celebi, Ismail Roman
  • Carrera, Matteo

Abstract

A surveying pole and to a secondary sensor unit which is attachable to the surveying pole. A reflector and/or GNSS receiver attachable to the surveying pole can be attached independently of whether or not the secondary sensor unit is attached to the surveying pole. A distance between the reflector and/or GNSS receiver and a pole tip is also independent of whether or not the secondary sensor unit is attached to the surveying pole. A distance between an attached reflector and/or GNSS receiver and the attached secondary sensor unit is also known and fixed. A method and computer program product for numerically correcting distance measurement errors due to reflector orientation and position with respect to a primary sensor, in particular a tachymeter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

43.

MEASUREMENT METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND AUXILIARY MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS

      
Application Number 17550357
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-14
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mueller, Josef
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Petkov, Stefan
  • Lais, Josef
  • Mayer, Tim
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

A method and device for displaying desired positions in a live image of a construction site. The method mat include recording at least one position-referenced image of the construction site; linking at least one desired position to the position-referenced image; storing the position-referenced image together with desired position linkage in an electronic memory; recording a live image of the construction site, in particular in the form of a video, wherein the live image and the position-referenced image at least partially represent an identical detail of the construction site; retrieving the stored position-referenced image from the memory; fitting the position-referenced image with the live image, so that the desired position linked to the position-referenced image can be overlaid in a position-faithful manner on the live image; and position-faithful display of the desired position as a graphic marking in the live image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matching; Proximity measures in feature spaces
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G01C 11/08 - Interpretation of pictures by comparison of two or more pictures of the same area the pictures not being supported in the same relative position as when they were taken
  • G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures

44.

SCANNING DEVICE FOR SCANNING AN ENVIRONMENT AND ENABLING AN IDENTIFICATION OF SCANNED MOVING OBJECTS

      
Application Number 17527850
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-16
First Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEM AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Herbst, Christoph
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a scanning device being configured to enable efficient identification of scanned measurement points being associated with moving objects in an otherwise static environment. The scanning device is built as total station or laser scanner being typically used for scanning an environment and enabling, based on the scanning, the generation of a three dimensional (3D) point cloud representing the scanned environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/277 - Analysis of motion involving stochastic approaches, e.g. using Kalman filters
  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments

45.

ELECTRONIC SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 17505476
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-19
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEM AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Metzler, Reto
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Müller, Josef

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic surveying instrument and to a method for synchronizing the emitting of projection light by the electronic surveying instrument and the acquiring of images by an image sensor of the electronic surveying instrument to reduce the visibility of the projection light in at least a part of the images acquired by the image sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 3/08 - Use of electric radiation detectors
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

46.

Image correction for lasers scanners

      
Application Number 17063841
Grant Number 11378695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-06
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Gregory C.
  • Pavaskar, Ashavini

Abstract

In one example, a method may include receiving one or more laser scan of a scene, receiving two or more camera images of the scene, determining one or more decision regions where the camera images are different from one another, detecting edges of the decision regions where the camera images are different from one another, comparing the decision regions where the camera images are different from one another inside of the detected edges with a corresponding region in the laser scan to determine which of the camera images includes a desired region that more closely corresponds to the laser scan, and generating a corrected image including the desired region that more closely corresponds to the laser scan.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
  • G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders

47.

SURVEYING SYSTEM AND AUXILIARY MEASURING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 17542743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Josef
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Iseli, Claudio
  • Maar, Hannes
  • Lengweiler, Patrik
  • Geser, Markus

Abstract

A method comprising: setting up a stationary surveying device at a first known positioning in a surrounding area of the object; retrieving from a memory a set of object points of an object to be surveyed and/or to be marked; surveying and/or marking from a first positioning object points of the set of object points that can be surveyed and/or can be marked from the first positioning by means of the free beam, on the basis of a target direction; ascertaining missing object points of a set of object points; relocating the surveying device to a second, unknown positioning in the surrounding area of the object; automatically determining a second positioning by the surveying device on the basis of the knowledge of the first positioning, so that the second positioning is known; surveying and/or marking missing object points by means of the free beam from the second positioning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

48.

SURVEYING SYSTEM AND AUXILIARY MEASURING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 17526989
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-15
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Josef
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Iseli, Claudio

Abstract

A calibrating method and system for an auxiliary measuring instrument which is designed to form together with a ground-based, stationary, surveying device having range-and-direction measuring functionality, a total station, a system for surveying and/or staking out object points. The auxiliary measuring instrument including a body which has a code for determining the orientation by using a pivoting movement of the body about a resting contact end of the auxiliary measuring instrument.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 25/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices referred to in the other groups of this subclass
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration

49.

Camera body with mechanical FMC stabilization for an airborne or spaceborne surveying device

      
Application Number 17334760
Grant Number 11800225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-30
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Steinmann, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a camera body comprising an optics interface configured for receiving projection optics, a holder coupled with the optics interface, a sensor arranged on the holder and configured for being movable relative to the optics interface along a stabilisation axis, circuitry connected to the sensor and configured for generating surveying data, the holder comprising a first frame and a first movable part that is connected to the first frame via a first solid-state joint, the sensor arranged on the first movable part, the first solid-state joint configured for providing a movability of the first movable part relative to the first frame along the stabilisation axis, a motor having a mover and a stator, the motor connected to the circuitry, the mover operatively linked with the first movable part, and the stator fixedly arranged relative to the first frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils

50.

DARK IMAGE ENHANCEMENT

      
Application Number 17379664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-19
First Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Metzler, Bernhard
  • Vennegeerts, Harald
  • Facchin, Aldo

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for enhancing images for metrological applications. The method comprises the steps: 1) providing a geometric correction image having an image geometric correctness higher than the processed image geometric correctness and showing at least a part of the scene of interest, and 2) at least partially reducing the loss of initial metrological information in the distorted metrological information by fusing the enhanced image with the geometric correction image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06T 5/40 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of histogram techniques
  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof

51.

GEODETIC INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A BASE AND A GEODETIC SURVEYING AND/OR PROJECTION MODULE

      
Application Number 17154996
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-21
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hotz, Johannes
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Müller, Josef

Abstract

A geodetic instrument with a base module and a surveying or projection module. A processor for control of the instrument is situated in the base module. The surveying or projection module is rotatable about two axes by a drive unit of the base. The instrument comprises a mechanical interface connecting the surveying or projection module to the base module and an optical or electrical contact interface between the base module and the geodetic surveying or projection module. The interfaces are designed such that the surveying or projection module is mountable to the base module and dismountable from the base module by a user, whereby the geodetic instrument is designed for mounting of various surveying or projection modules of different geodetic type and execution of accordingly different geodetic surveying or projection functions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

52.

REALITY CAPTURE DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT CLIMATE ZONES FOR COOLING

      
Application Number 17362268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-29
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Graf, Roland
  • Steffen, Roman

Abstract

The invention relates to a reality capture device for generating a digital three-dimensional representation of an environment, particularly for surveying or monitoring an infrastructure. The reality capture device comprises a laser scanner and a housing enclosing an internal space, which has a first and a second climate zone. The reality capture device has a common air circulation element to provide active air circulation through an air guiding arrangement, wherein the air guiding arrangement is configured in such a way that different air flow characteristics of the active air circulation are achieved with respect to different regions associated with cooling of the two different climate zones. The first climate zone is configured to be free of active air circulation and the second climate zone is configured to have active air circulation for directing air to the inside part of a corresponding heat dissipation element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

53.

SURVEYING SYSTEM AND AUXILIARY MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17290218
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-10-31
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Josef
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Iseli, Claudio
  • Maar, Hannes
  • Lengweiler, Patrik
  • Geser, Markus

Abstract

An auxiliary measuring instrument, configured to form together with a ground-based surveying device having range-and-direction measuring functionality, a system for surveying or staking out object points, wherein the auxiliary measuring instrument including a handheld main body of a defined length, and a man-machine interface, wherein the auxiliary measuring instrument is designed in a pen-like form and size and is configured to aim at an object point to be surveyed or staked out in a one-handed manner with a first end of the auxiliary measuring instrument and wherein a body is attached at a second end of the auxiliary measuring instrument, wherein the body is designed for optical-image-based determination of the position of the auxiliary measuring instrument by the surveying device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

54.

BLK ARC

      
Application Number 1616701
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-07-06
Registration Date 2021-07-06
Owner Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Optical measurement apparatus; optical scanners; 3D scanners; image scanners; digitizing scanners; portable scanners; lasers for measuring purposes. Civilian drones; military drones.

55.

Six DOF measurement aid module for determining 3D coordinates of points to be measured of an object surface

      
Application Number 17215638
Grant Number 11543240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fuchs, Simon
  • Moser, Daniel

Abstract

A six DOF measurement aid module for determining 3D coordinates of points to be measured of an object surface, comprising a laser tracker for determining the position and orientation of the six DOF measurement aid module. The six DOF measurement aid module has a body comprising an object coupling device with an object interface, configured to couple, via the object interface, alternatively both a handle to the body with a fixed pose and the body to a mobile platform with a fixed pose, a sensor attachment coupling device with a sensor interface-configured to couple alternatively both a sensor attachment effecting non-contact measurement and a sensor attachment effecting tactile measurement to the body with a fixed pose via the sensor interface, and visual markings, which are arranged in a defined spatial relationship in a manner forming a pattern in a marking region on the body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
  • G01B 5/20 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
  • G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
  • G01B 5/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points

56.

Distance measuring device

      
Application Number 17212748
Grant Number 11846709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-25
First Publication Date 2021-09-30
Grant Date 2023-12-19
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bernhard, Heinz
  • Weis, Christian

Abstract

A distance measuring device comprising an optical transmitter channel for transmitting laser light along a transmitter path and an optical reception channel for receiving laser light along a reception path. At least one optical element including a glass part with a coated surface is positioned in the optical transmitter channel or in the optical reception channel. The glass part includes a glass pane with a thickness below 0.3 mm, with a peripheral edge and with a coating on at least one of the two surfaces, and a ring element. The glass pane is adhesively connected to an end face of the ring element. This distance measuring device shows reduced measuring artefacts and/or reduced optical aberration effects and/or a reduced weight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01C 3/08 - Use of electric radiation detectors
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

57.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH MEASURING SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION SITE MEASURING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17177786
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-17
First Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY A/S (Denmark)
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
  • HEXAGON GEOSYSTEMS SERVICES AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Thibblin, Magnus
  • Kauppinen, Tommi Juhani
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Wieser, Matthias
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Gohl, Pascal

Abstract

A construction machine comprising a chassis, a steering, and a powertrain for driving the construction machine by the chassis, an earth-moving tool for working a terrain, and a measuring system having a first measuring unit configured for generating first measuring data in a first detection range and comprising at least a first camera and a first LiDAR scanner configured for rotating a first measuring beam around a first axis and around a second axis non-parallel to the first axis with a rotating speed of at least 0.5 Hz with respect to each axis, an interface connecting the first measuring unit to a computer configured for, based on the first measuring data, at least one of generating a three-dimensional model of the terrain within the first detection range, identifying an obstacle or a person within the first detection range, and controlling the steering, the powertrain, and/or the earth-moving tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

58.

DIGITAL REALITY PLATFORM PROVIDING DATA FUSION FOR GENERATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number EP2019087150
Publication Number 2021/136583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-30
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner
  • LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
  • HEXAGON GEOSYSTEMS SERVICES AG (Switzerland)
  • LUCIAD NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Strupler, Pascal
  • Schouteden, Joris
  • Balog, Daniel

Abstract

The present invention relates to three-dimensional reality capturing of an environment, wherein data of various kinds of measurement devices are fused to generate a three-dimensional model of the environment. In particular, the invention relates to a computer-implemented method for registration and visualization of a 3D model provided by various types of reality capture devices and/or by various surveying tasks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

59.

BLK ARC

      
Serial Number 79321812
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-07-06
Registration Date 2022-08-02
Owner Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Optical measurement apparatus; optical scanners; 3D scanners; image scanners; digitizing scanners; portable scanners; lasers for measuring purposes Civilian drones; military drones

60.

Insertion apparatus

      
Application Number 17119839
Grant Number 11754827
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-11
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Grant Date 2023-09-12
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Müller, Josef

Abstract

An apparatus for inserting a measurement light beam which can be projected onto a target object, comprising a light-refracting component having an optical axis, and at least two mirrors for deflecting the measurement light beam, and an optical overall body consisting of at least one optically effective material, wherein the optical overall body is configured in such a way that the at least two mirrors are fitted inside or at the edge, in particular as a part, of the optical overall body, in such a way that the measurement light beam entering the optical overall body is offset parallel to the incident measurement light beam when emerging from the optical overall body, so that the emerging measurement light beam lies on the optical axis of the light-refracting component of the apparatus and is projected in this form onto the target object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/04 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors for the purpose of beam splitting or combining, e.g. fitted with eyepieces for more than one observer
  • G01C 3/08 - Use of electric radiation detectors
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G02B 27/10 - Beam splitting or combining systems

61.

BLK ARC

      
Application Number 018484671
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-06-02
Registration Date 2021-09-16
Owner Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Optical measurement apparatus; Optical scanners; 3D scanners; Image scanners; Digitizing scanners; Portable scanners; Lasers for measuring purposes. Civilian drones; Military drones.

62.

LASER SCANNER WITH CALIBRATION FUNCTIONALITY

      
Application Number 16951949
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-18
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Niklaus, Christian
  • Herbst, Christoph

Abstract

A laser scanner comprising a base, a body, a first motor for rotating the body relative to the base at a first speed, a first angle encoder determining a first angle of the body, an emitter emitting a transmission beam, a receiver detecting a reception beam, a deflector deflecting the transmission beam towards a setting, deflecting the reception beam to the receiver, a second motor rotating at a second speed higher than the first speed, a second angle encoder determining a second angle of the deflector, a processor determining a distance based on the emitted transmission beam and the detected reception beam, determining a point based on the first angle, the second angle, and the determined distance. The processor determines first calibration points and second calibration points, a first deviation based on the first calibration points the second calibration points, and based on the first deviation, determining first calibration parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

63.

METROLOGY SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2019077599
Publication Number 2021/069079
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-11
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Redgewell, Duncan
  • Steiner, Markus
  • Lüthi, Thomas
  • Maksimovic, Veroljub
  • Loser, Raimund

Abstract

The invention relates generally to a metrology system and coordinate measuring devices to be used within the framework of a smart factory environment, which has a defined arrangement of different metrology devices, configured such that coordinate measuring data generated by different metrology devices are referencable to a common coordinate system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/87 - Combinations of systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

64.

Surveying instrument

      
Application Number 17010659
Grant Number 11703325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Malko{hacek Over (c)}, Elvir
  • Müller, Josef
  • Hotz, Johannes

Abstract

A surveying instrument for executing a relocation functionality, which determines first coordinates of a stationary target point associated with the start signal, in response to a start signal, a first actuator and a second actuator are controlled such that the stationary target point remains within a detection area of a tracking unit of the surveying instrument, determines second coordinates of the stationary target point, receives an end signal, wherein the second coordinates of the stationary target point are associated with the end signal, and based at least in part on the first and second coordinates of the stationary target point, and determines a relative pose of the surveying instrument with respect to a first setup location and a second setup location, wherein the first setup location is associated with the first coordinates and the second setup location is associated with the second coordinates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 3/02 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders - Details
  • G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01C 11/00 - Photogrammetry or videogrammetry, e.g. stereogrammetry; Photographic surveying
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movement; Indicating or recording of direction of movement

65.

Surveying system with image-based measuring

      
Application Number 16548688
Grant Number 11566896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-22
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2023-01-31
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Richter, Bernhard
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Van Der Zwan, Elmar Vincent
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

A method for image-based point measurement includes moving a surveying system along a path through a surrounding and capturing a series of images of the surrounding. A subset of images are defined as frames and a subset of frames are defined as key-frames. Textures are identified in first and second frames and are tracked in successive frames to generate first and second frame feature lists. A structure from motion algorithm is used to calculate camera poses for the images based on the first and second frame feature lists. Corresponding image points in images of the series of images are identified using feature recognition in at least a plurality of images. Three-dimensional coordinates of the selected image point are determined using forward intersection with the poses of the subset of images in which corresponding image points are identified. The three-dimensional coordinates of the selected image point are presented to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 11/04 - Interpretation of pictures
  • G01C 1/04 - Theodolites combined with cameras
  • G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
  • G01S 19/13 - Receivers

66.

Geodetic system

      
Application Number 16997841
Grant Number 11578976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-19
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Geser, Markus
  • Hofstetter, Daniel
  • Mayer, Martin

Abstract

A target of a geodetic system based on global and local identification references. The target comprises a light emitter (LE) for emitting n predetermined modulated light patterns (MLPs) permanently assigned to one of m (m>n) global identification reference (GIR). The target transmits or receives data based on the assigned GIR. The geodetic system further comprises a geodetic surveying instrument comprising an optical sensor (OS) receives the MLPs and digitizes them using a fast sampling analogue-to-digital converter (ADC). A computing system selects one of the targets or receives a selection of the at least one target assigned to a selected GIR. One of n local identification references (LIRs) is temporarily assigned to the selected GIR. The light emitter of the selected target is directed to emit an MLP corresponding with the assigned LIR. Thus, by detection of the assigned LIR, the selected target is identified.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

67.

DRIVE SYSTEM IN A GEODETIC MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 16998958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-20
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Schmitt, Thomas Lienhard
  • Herbst, Christoph
  • Wachter, Hannes Martin

Abstract

A geodetic surveying instrument to move a measurement light beam into a desired measurement direction in space, comprising at least one movement axis which is motorized, providing a positioning of the measurement direction of the geodetic surveying instrument, and an instrument-encoder at the movement axis configured for deriving the measurement direction as a measurement value of the geodetic surveying instrument. The geodetic surveying instrument comprises a transmission link of the movement axis of the geodetic surveying instrument to a motor axis of a stepper motor, which transmission link is configured with a gear reduction and a slipping clutch arrangement, and wherein the stepper motor comprises a rotational motor-encoder on its motor-axis and is driven by a motor controller that provides a field oriented control of phase currents of the stepper motor, which field orientation is derived based on the rotational motor-encoder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
  • B25B 21/00 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening tools; Attachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose

68.

Combined point cloud generation using a stationary laser scanner and a mobile scanner

      
Application Number 17000145
Grant Number 11544860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mörwald, Thomas
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) point cloud generation using a stationary laser scanner and a mobile scanner. The method includes scanning a first part of a surrounding with the stationary laser scanner, obtaining a first 3D point cloud, scanning a second part of the surrounding with the mobile scanner, obtaining a second 3D point cloud, whereby there is an overlap region of the first part and the second part, and aligning the second 3D point cloud to the first 3D point cloud to form a combined 3D point cloud. The positional accuracy of points of the second 3D point cloud is increased by automatically referencing second scanner data of the overlap region, generated by the mobile scanner, to first scanner data of the overlap region, generated by the stationary laser scanner. Therewith, deformations of the second 3D point cloud and its alignment with the first 3D point cloud are corrected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/33 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using feature-based methods
  • G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
  • G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

69.

Localization of a surveying instrument

      
Application Number 16991890
Grant Number 11568559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
First Publication Date 2021-02-18
Grant Date 2023-01-31
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Mörwald, Thomas

Abstract

A method for surveying an environment by a movable surveying instrument configured to be carried by a human with a progressional capturing of 2D-images by at least one camera and applying a visual simultaneous location and mapping algorithm (VSLAM) or a visual inertial simultaneous location and mapping algorithm (VISLAM) with a progressional deriving of a sparse evolving point cloud of at least part of the environment, and a progressional deriving of a trajectory of movement. The method comprises a progressional matching of the sparse evolving point cloud with a known CAD-geometry, with a minimizing of a function configured to model a distance between the sparse point cloud and the known CAD-geometry and deriving a spatial localization and orientation of the surveying instrument. At least one surveying measurement value of the environment by a spatial measurement unit is combined with the sparse point cloud or the plan information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
  • G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes

70.

COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE HAVING AUTOMATIC TARGET OBJECT RECOGNITION

      
Application Number 17036841
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-29
First Publication Date 2021-01-28
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lüthi, Thomas
  • Steger, Roger

Abstract

The present invention relates to a coordinate measuring device for detecting a position of a target object which can move in space and which comprises a retroreflector, wherein an automatic identification of a recognized target object and an assignment of specifications associated with the target object takes place.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/87 - Combinations of systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves

71.

Scanning surveying device

      
Application Number 16894768
Grant Number 11493341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-06
First Publication Date 2020-12-10
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Josef
  • Herbst, Christoph
  • Kucharczyk, Lukasz
  • Niklaus, Christian
  • Geser, Markus

Abstract

An industrial or geodetic surveying device with a scan functionality including an alidade rotating about a standing axis and a telescope unit with a beam exit for a laser measuring beam. The telescope unit is mounted on the alidade and is movable in a tilting motion about an elevation axis substantially orthogonal to the standing axis. The scan functionality comprises a scan sequence with an angular velocity of the alidade around the standing axis, wherein during the scan sequence the alidade is in a continuous revolving motion with mainly constant angular velocity about the standing axis, and the angular velocity of the alidade is faster than half of the angular velocity of the tilting motion of the telescope unit about the elevation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

72.

Method for creating point cloud representations

      
Application Number 16435015
Grant Number 11106937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-07
First Publication Date 2020-12-10
Grant Date 2021-08-31
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bach, Thomas
  • Di Rita, Martina
  • Martyridis, Anargyros
  • Hanson, Kevin

Abstract

A method for creating point cloud representations for a point cloud generated based on images, wherein the method comprises receiving a point cloud generated based on images, retrieving, from a user, selection criterion information, wherein the selection criterion information is related to the quality information comprised by the points of the point cloud, and filtering the generated point cloud and creating a filtered-point-cloud representation to be displayed while leaving volume and substance of the generated point cloud unchanged, wherein for each point of the point cloud its quality information is compared with the retrieved selection criterion information and only those points of the point cloud are used for the creation of the filtered-point-cloud representation to be displayed, which have a quality information fulfilling the retrieved selection criterion information, and displaying the filtered-point-cloud representation to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

73.

Coordinate measuring and/or stake out device

      
Application Number 16864775
Grant Number 11333497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
First Publication Date 2020-11-05
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Eisenreich, Stefan
  • Rüst, Philipp Lukas
  • Carrera, Matteo
  • Celebi, Ismail Roman
  • Töngi, Patrik Titus
  • Petkov, Stefan
  • Müller, Josef
  • Geser, Markus
  • Maar, Hannes

Abstract

A coordinate measuring and/or stake out device can be designed for being hand-held (one-handed), free carriage and movement by a user. A position giving means is for determination of an actual translational position of the device using an external position reference and an orientation giving means for determination of an actual rotational position of the device, such that the actual position of the device with respect to all six degrees of freedom of the device can be determined. A radiation source is for generation of a radiation beam as measuring and/or marking beam for measuring and/or visually marking of an object point. A beam steerer is for automatic steering of an alignment of the beam, whereby the beam which differ in the manner of automatic steering the beam alignment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

74.

Providing atmospheric correction data for a GNSS network-RTK system by encoding the data according to a quad-tree hierarchy

      
Application Number 16855859
Grant Number 11327184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-22
First Publication Date 2020-10-29
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Takac, Frank
  • Spencer, Paul

Abstract

The invention relates to providing atmospheric correction data in a GNSS network-RTK system for correcting GNSS data, wherein a base triangulation that encloses at least part of the reference stations of the GNSS network-RTK system is subdivided into child triangles by means of a recursive division of parent triangles into four child triangles, synthetic data are determined for each of the child triangles based on a triangulation algorithm applied to basic data of the reference stations such that the synthetic data represent a gridded representation of the basic data, and access to correction data is provided, wherein the correction data comprise at least part of the synthetic data arranged in a quad-tree hierarchy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 19/41 - Differential correction, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS]
  • G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elements; Interaction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
  • G01S 19/43 - Determining position using long or short baseline interferometry

75.

Stylus having distance meter

      
Application Number 16653498
Grant Number 10990202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-15
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2021-04-27
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Böckem, Burkhard

Abstract

A handheld stylus for the precise operation of a touch-sensitive display screen, comprising an oblong housing, which is designed in such a way that the stylus is provided to be held in one hand like a pen, and a tip, which is designed for touching the display screen, wherein the stylus comprises a laser distance meter integrated into the housing for measuring distances to spatial points along an emission direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

76.

Auto centering levelling

      
Application Number 16814927
Grant Number 11125558
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-10
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2021-09-21
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bernhard, Heinz
  • Maar, Hannes
  • Tsymbal, Dimitri
  • Grabherr, Benjamin

Abstract

A surveying system can include a surveying instrument, a control system, a tilt measuring system, a levelling unit, a camera system, and a second distance meter, wherein the control system is configured for obtaining an image position of a captured image, adjusting a tilt status until a first tilt status is obtained, the second distance meter aiming onto the location on the ground in the first tilt status, determining the first tilt status, effecting the second distance meter to measure a distance to the location on the ground, effecting a first angle encoder to measure a rotatory position of a support unit, effecting the levelling unit to adjust the tilt status, and calibrating a preconfigured centre point based on the distance to the location on the ground, a deviation between the first tilt status and the second tilt status, and/or the rotatory position of the support unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 25/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices referred to in the other groups of this subclass
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

77.

System used for improving automatic control of machine operations of construction site machinery

      
Application Number 16819081
Grant Number 11537123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-14
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kauppinen, Tommi Juhani
  • Dusha, Damien

Abstract

A system is configured for confirming a mobile cooperative target being automatically tracked and measured by a total station or theodolite in order to automatically control a machine operation of a construction site machine. The system includes at least one total station or theodolite with a UWBST anchor-module having an anchor-ID, and a cooperative target associated with a UWBST tag-module having a tag-identifier (tag-ID) and being used for automatically controlling a machine operation of the construction site machine. The system can include a machine control unit associated with the construction site machine configured for controlling machine operations based on tracking and continuously measuring cooperative targets carried out by the total station or theodolite, and an ultra-wide band (UWB) distance meter associated with the UWBST anchor-module configured for measuring a distance (UWB-distance) between the UWBST anchor-module and the UWBST tag-module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • G01C 3/32 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders by focusing the object, e.g. on a ground glass screen

78.

Vessel load measurement system

      
Application Number 16279510
Grant Number 11725930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-19
First Publication Date 2020-08-20
Grant Date 2023-08-15
Owner Leica Geosystems Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ostridge, Richard
  • Miller, Iii, Theodore B.

Abstract

A vessel load measurement system includes a laser measurement system configured to measure distances and angles by directing a laser of the laser measurement system onto remote laser targets and a controller configured to use the laser measurement system to measure a height of a first laser target placed at a known location on a vessel, obtain pitch and roll measurements of the vessel, and compute at least one vessel corner height based on the measured height of the first laser target at the known location on the vessel, the pitch and roll measurements of the vessel, and known dimensions of the vessel. The first laser target may be part of a jig that can be placed at a known location on the vessel. The jig may include at least one tilt sensor. An additional laser target may be used to measure the water level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • B63J 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • G01C 9/00 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels
  • B63B 79/00 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation

79.

SURVEYING APPARATUS COMPRISING EVENT-BASED CAMERA

      
Application Number 16781906
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-02-04
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Gächter Toya, Stefan Martin Benjamin
  • Mörwald, Thomas
  • Hornung, Ulrich

Abstract

Surveying apparatus comprising an event-based camera comprising a dynamic vision sensor. The events detected by the camera are used, by means of target radiation, to determine a direction to a target to be surveyed or to determine camera poses of the camera in the context of visual odometry or determining the location of the surveying apparatus

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
  • G01C 1/04 - Theodolites combined with cameras
  • G01C 3/08 - Use of electric radiation detectors
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

80.

Measuring system for validating a preconfigured target attribute

      
Application Number 16704272
Grant Number 11175137
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-05
First Publication Date 2020-07-09
Grant Date 2021-11-16
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gächter Toya, Stefan Martin Benjamin
  • Kotzur, Norbert

Abstract

A measuring system comprising a measuring instrument and a computer system, the measuring instrument comprising a base unit, a support unit mounted on the base unit, a targeting unit comprising a distance meter having a targeting axis, a first angle encoder configured for measuring a horizontal angular position of the support unit, a second angle encoder for measuring a vertical angular position of the targeting unit, a camera for capturing image data, and a control unit is configured for computing a position of a target based on a preconfigured target attribute, the computer system being configured for receiving the image data from the camera, executing a classifier for determining at least one of a plurality of classes of at least part of the image data, validating a preconfigured target attribute based on the at least one class target attribute, and generating result data based on the validation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G01C 1/04 - Theodolites combined with cameras
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

81.

Laser scanner

      
Application Number 16348842
Grant Number 11703597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-10
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Müller, Benjamin
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Dumoulin, Charles Leopold Elisabeth

Abstract

A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01B 11/22 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring depth
  • G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness

82.

3D surveillance system comprising LiDAR and multispectral imaging for object classification

      
Application Number 16704249
Grant Number 11493599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-05
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Mark, Simon
  • Wieser, Matthias

Abstract

A surveillance system for detecting an object within a monitored infrastructure and to a hybrid 3D surveying device, wherein a LiDAR device is configured that scanning is carried out with respect to two essentially orthogonal axes and wherein the LiDAR device comprises a cover mounted on the base, such that the base and the cover form an enclosure that encloses all moving parts of the LiDAR device, wherein the cover is configured to be opaque for visible light and translucent for the wavelength range of the LiDAR transmission radiation. The system further comprises a computing unit configured for processing the LiDAR measurement data to generate a 3D point cloud of the monitored infrastructure, and an object detector configured for classification of the object based on the 3D point cloud.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G06T 7/10 - Segmentation; Edge detection
  • G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/51 - Display arrangements
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
  • G06V 10/145 - Illumination specially adapted for pattern recognition, e.g. using gratings
  • G06V 20/13 - Satellite images

83.

REALITY CAPTURE WITH A LASER SCANNER AND A CAMERA

      
Application Number EP2019065045
Publication Number 2020/126123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-07
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dold, Jürgen
  • Böckem, Burkhard
  • Steffen, Roman
  • Heinzle, Lukas
  • Harti, Ralph
  • Deschout, Hendrik
  • Graf, Roland
  • Michels, Mattheus
  • Dietschi, Michael
  • Bajric, Adam
  • Bonfanti, Andrea
  • Morin, Kristian
  • Mark, Simon
  • Bereuter, Klaus
  • Ribi, Markus
  • Portentoso, Michele
  • Wieser, Matthias

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/02 - Systems using the reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

84.

MEASUREMENT METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND AUXILIARY MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2018084846
Publication Number 2020/119912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-13
Publication Date 2020-06-18
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mueller, Josef
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Petkov, Stefan
  • Lais, Josef
  • Mayer, Tim
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a measurement system, e.g. comprising a total station and an auxiliary measurement instrument in the form of a pole, and/or an auxiliary measurement instrument, e.g. a pole, and/or a method for determining positions in the field of geodesics or on construction sites, e.g. by means of a construction laser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 11/06 - Interpretation of pictures by comparison of two or more pictures of the same area
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

85.

System for rough localization of moveable cooperative targets during laser tracker based industrial object measurement

      
Application Number 16704632
Grant Number 11402478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-05
First Publication Date 2020-06-18
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kwiatkowski, Tomasz
  • Lüthi, Thomas
  • Steiner, Markus

Abstract

A system configured for rough localization of moveable cooperative targets. The system includes at least one laser tracker, having a moveable upper part connected to a base part, an optical target rough location detector automatically detecting a rough location of a cooperative target, a target fine position detector automatically detecting a fine position of a cooperative target within a fine position field of view, motors for changing an orientation of the moveable upper part, a motor controller, and a computer, a first and a second radio frequency telegram (RFT) transceiver (RFTT) anchor-module, wherein each RFTT anchor-module's position is referenced to the laser tracker, a cooperative target associated with a RFTT tag-module and each of the RFTT tag- and anchor-modules an evaluation unit configured for determining a RFT-transmission specific parameter based on the transmission of RFTs between the RFTT anchor- and tag-modules and providing said RFT-transmission specific parameter to the computer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 11/02 - Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation using radio waves
  • G01S 11/04 - Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation using radio waves using angle measurements
  • G01S 11/06 - Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation using radio waves using intensity measurements
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

86.

SURVEYING SYSTEM AND AUXILIARY MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2018079910
Publication Number 2020/088768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-31
Publication Date 2020-05-07
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Josef
  • Scheja, Jochen
  • Faix, Oliver
  • Bösch, Thomas
  • Iseli, Claudio
  • Maar, Hannes
  • Lengweiler, Patrik
  • Geser, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a surveying system and an auxiliary measuring device for positioning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers
  • G01B 5/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

87.

Multiple-pulses-in-air laser scanning system with ambiguity resolution based on range probing and 3D point analysis

      
Application Number 16160885
Grant Number 11513197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-15
First Publication Date 2020-04-16
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Yang, Quan
  • Pan, Zhigang
  • Sanders, Iii, James Chester

Abstract

A multiple-pulses-in-air (MPiA) laser scanning system, wherein the MPiA problem is addressed in that an MPiA assignment of return pulses to send pulses of a laser scanner is based on range tracking and range probing at intermittent points in time. Each range probing comprises a time-of-flight arrangement which is constructed to be free of the MPiA problem. The invention further relates to an MPiA laser scanning system, wherein an MPiA ambiguity within a time series of return pulses, is converted into 3D point cloud space, which provides additional information from the spatial neighborhood of the points in question to enable MPiA disambiguation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/4861 - Circuits for detection, sampling, integration or read-out
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

88.

MULTI-CAMERA LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 16700664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-02
First Publication Date 2020-04-09
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Gregory
  • Parys, Roman
  • Velizhev, Alexander
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

A method may include identifying features in images of a setting captured by cameras associated with a laser scanner at a first location. The features may correspond to elements in the setting. The method may include correlating the features with scan point data associated with the elements. The scan point data may be derived from a scan of the setting by a laser of the laser scanner at the first location. The method may include tracking the features within images captured by the cameras. The images may be captured during movement of the laser scanner away from the first location. The method may include estimating a position and/or an orientation of the laser scanner at a second location based on the tracking of the features and based on the correlating of the features with the scan point data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • H04N 1/04 - Scanning arrangements
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
  • G03B 37/04 - Panoramic or wide-screen photography; Photographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveying; Photographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe with cameras or projectors providing touching or overlapping fields of view
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images
  • H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps

89.

Protective case

      
Application Number 16702389
Grant Number 10900260
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-03
First Publication Date 2020-04-02
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Harring, Thomas
  • Broder, Katherine
  • Böckem, Burkhard

Abstract

A portable protective case for the safe transport and storage of measuring devices and other electrical equipment. The protective case is designed to protect a valuable and sensitive measuring device located inside it against theft, unauthorized use and/or potentially harmful environmental influences. The case comprises communication means for sending and receiving data via a wireless network, as well as for receiving localization data, which enable the communication unit to provide at least a rough location of the case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Locking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • A45C 13/18 - Devices to prevent theft or loss of luggage or bags
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 19/16 - Anti-theft; Abduction
  • A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
  • G12B 9/00 - Housing or supporting of instruments or other apparatus
  • G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
  • H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud
  • A45C 11/38 - Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type
  • G12B 9/08 - Supports; Devices for carrying
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • A45C 13/02 - Interior fittings; Means for holding or packing articles

90.

Handheld laser distance meter

      
Application Number 16566948
Grant Number 11789126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-11
First Publication Date 2020-03-12
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Hammerer, Markus

Abstract

A laser distance meter forming a handheld device comprising a housing, an electro-optical distance measurement unit arranged in the housing for ascertaining at least one measured distance between the laser distance meter and a target object in a measurement direction, and a camera having a field of view in the measurement direction. A deflection unit is disposed in the housing for the angular deflection of the measurement direction and an operating and input arrangement for operating at least the distance measurement unit and the camera. A control unit at the housing is configured to activate the distance measurement unit and the deflection unit such that a series of measured values of the measured distance are recorded in different deflections along a path of the deflection, and a subsequent selection of the measured distances from the series of measured values is carried out using the operating and input arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G02B 27/30 - Collimators
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves

91.

Construction task referencing

      
Application Number 16548738
Grant Number 11087036
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-22
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Möller, Bernd
  • Ammer, Thomas

Abstract

A method, device and system for automatically deriving stationing zones for an electronic measuring or marking device in a worksite environment. The method includes querying a database (DB) for a construction plan information for the worksite environment and acquiring a worksite-task-information of a worksite-task to be executed. The worksite-task-information includes spatial points in the construction plan which have to be measured and/or marked to accomplish the worksite-task. It also comprises an acquiring of at least coarse 3D-data of the actual real world worksite environment, and a merging of the at least coarse 3D-data and the construction plan information to form an actual state model of the worksite environment. An automatic calculating of at least one stationing zone within the actual state model is established, the stationing zone including at least one stationing location from which the measuring or marking of the spatial points are accessible by the device without obstructions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
  • G06F 16/903 - Querying

92.

Surveying device with automatic training of locked object or person for camera based target tracking

      
Application Number 16544768
Grant Number 11378398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-19
First Publication Date 2020-02-20
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hornung, Ulrich
  • Török, Zoltán
  • Maksimovic, Veroljub
  • Metzler, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention generally relates to an industrial or geodetic surveying device having a tracking unit configured to receive over a tracking channel a tracking signal which is used to track a cooperative target. According to the invention, the surveying device comprises a camera to generate image data, wherein based on the additional knowledge about the position of the cooperative target in an image generated in the locked state, the visual appearance of the target carrier is learned and the result is stored in the form of a detector for use in a backup tracking mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras

93.

Distance measuring system with layout generation functionality

      
Application Number 16276499
Grant Number 11415695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-14
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2022-08-16
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Maunz, Johannes
  • Rennhard, Patrick

Abstract

A Distance Measuring (DM)-system comprising a DM-device comprising a measuring beam unit configured for determining a distance between an object and the DM-device by transmitting a measuring beam, and an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) configured for determining an absolute first rotational position of the DM-device with respect to a first axis being parallel to the measuring beam, and an absolute second rotational position of the DM-device with respect to a second axis parallel to the gravity field. The DM-system also includes a computer unit configured for receiving from the DM-device a plurality of measured distance values, an absolute first rotational position of the DM-device at the time of a respective distance measurement, and an absolute second rotational position of the DM-device at the time of a respective distance measurement, and generating a layout by consecutively linking the measured distances based on the plurality of measured distance values.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/36 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated with phase comparison between the received signal and the contemporaneously transmitted signal
  • G01S 17/48 - Active triangulation systems, i.e. using the transmission and reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves

94.

Surveying instrument

      
Application Number 29654154
Grant Number D0873158
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-21
First Publication Date 2020-01-21
Grant Date 2020-01-21
Owner Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wieser, Matthias

95.

Auto-length pole

      
Application Number 16512573
Grant Number 11703328
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-16
First Publication Date 2020-01-16
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hollenstein, Walter
  • Geser, Markus
  • Müller, Josef
  • Faix, Oliver

Abstract

A surveying pole system comprising a surveying pole including two telescopic sections for providing length adjustability. At a first end of the surveying pole, a pointing tip is disposed for positioning on a target point of the environment. At a second end, a length reference point is disposed. The surveying pole also includes a locking mechanism for locking the length adjustability in respective lock-in positions. Each of the lock-in positions provides a corresponding distance between the pointing tip and the length reference point. A plurality of coded identifiers have a predetermined code associated with one of the lock-in positions. The surveying pole also includes a coded-identifier reader for reading the code of a respective coded identifier associated with the respective lock-in position, a communication device configured for transmitting a signal to a surveying instrument, wherein the signal is based at least on the read code.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • G01S 19/03 - Cooperating elements; Interaction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers

96.

Protective case

      
Application Number 16563875
Grant Number 10920458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-08
First Publication Date 2019-12-26
Grant Date 2021-02-16
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Harring, Thomas
  • Broder, Katherine
  • Böckem, Burkhard

Abstract

A portable protective case for the safe transport and storage of measuring devices and other electrical equipment. The protective case is designed to protect a valuable and sensitive measuring device located inside it against theft, unauthorized use and/or potentially harmful environmental influences. The case comprises communication means for sending and receiving data via a wireless network, as well as for receiving localization data, which enable the communication unit to provide at least a rough location of the case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Locking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
  • A45C 13/18 - Devices to prevent theft or loss of luggage or bags
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 19/16 - Anti-theft; Abduction
  • A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
  • G12B 9/00 - Housing or supporting of instruments or other apparatus
  • H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud
  • A45C 11/38 - Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type
  • G12B 9/08 - Supports; Devices for carrying
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • A45C 13/02 - Interior fittings; Means for holding or packing articles

97.

BLK247

      
Serial Number 88697056
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-11-18
Registration Date 2021-05-11
Owner Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Optical measuring apparatus, namely, surveying instruments; optical scanners; three-dimensional scanners; image scanners; digitization scanners; portable scanners; lasers for measuring

98.

Augmented reality-based measuring system

      
Application Number 16406912
Grant Number 10878633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-08
First Publication Date 2019-11-14
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Markus
  • Lettau, Michael

Abstract

An Augmented Reality (AR)-based system includes a mobile sensor, AR device, coordinate measuring machine, and computer. The AR-device includes a camera for capturing an environment, and a display providing a view of the environment and overlays. The coordinate measuring instrument determines a position of the mobile sensor and the AR-device. The computer: controls the camera, provides a reciprocal data connection, provides the AR-data and at least one corresponding identification feature, establishes a referenced status of the AR-device by, in each case, identifying a respective identification feature captured by the camera, determines a pose of the AR-device relative to the respective identification feature, and generates the overlays in the referenced status based on the pose of the AR-device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • H04N 13/117 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation the virtual viewpoint locations being selected by the viewers or determined by viewer tracking
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

99.

LASER DISTANCE METER

      
Application Number 16388762
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-18
First Publication Date 2019-10-24
Owner LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Bösch, Thomas

Abstract

A laser distance meter consisting of an optical emitting path having an optical emitter and emitting optics and a receiving path having receiving optics and an optical detector. In this case, an optics mount completely optically isolates the emitting path and receiving path from one another and fixes the components thereof. The emitting optics and receiving optics are designed as plastic components transmissive to the measuring beams, and the optics mount is designed as a plastic component opaque to the measuring beams. The material composite of the emitting optics, the receiving optics, and the optics mount are designed as a 2-component injection molded part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • G01S 17/02 - Systems using the reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 7/51 - Display arrangements

100.

BLK247

      
Application Number 1488878
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-07-03
Registration Date 2019-07-03
Owner Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Optical measuring apparatus; optical scanners; three-dimensional scanners; image scanners; digitization scanners; portable scanners; lasers for measuring.
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