Orica has been granted a patent for a slope monitoring system that utilizes a device to direct signals at slopes or walls, compiling data on direction, range, and amplitude. The system processes this data to monitor deformation from a virtual perspective, enabling precise analysis of structural changes over time. GlobalData’s report on Orica gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Slope monitoring system for wall deformation analysis
The granted patent US12025707B2 outlines a slope monitoring system designed to assess the deformation of walls or slopes from a virtual perspective. The system comprises a slope monitoring device that emits signals towards a slope or wall, gathering a point cloud of direction, range, and amplitude data from the reflected signals. A processor is responsible for several key functions, including acquiring data from two distinct positions, transforming this data into a virtual point of view through either rigid or non-rigid registration, segmenting the transformed data into voxel blocks, and comparing voxel range values over time to detect movement. The transformation process utilizes a specific model that incorporates an error function based on Euclidean distance.
Additionally, the patent specifies that the slope monitoring device may be a slope stability radar or lidar, and it allows for various translations and rotations between the first and second positions. The virtual point of view can correspond to either of the real positions. The system may also include a mobile platform for the monitoring device. The claims further detail the sequential or concurrent execution of the data acquisition and transformation steps, as well as the potential for acquiring subsequent data to enhance monitoring capabilities. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive method for monitoring slope stability, emphasizing the importance of accurate data transformation and analysis in identifying structural movements.
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