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Systems and methods for utilizing remote visualization for performing micro-trenching
US2024370986A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2024370986-A1 |
| Application number | US-202318310828-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | May 2, 2023 |
| Publication date | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Grant date | — |
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Systems and method for performing micro-trenching include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations to determine an optimal route for micro-trenching fiber cables; and performing the micro-trenching based on the determined optimal route.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A method of performing micro-trenching for a fiber network, the method comprising steps of: causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations to determine an optimal route for micro-trenching fiber cables; and performing the micro-trenching based on the determined optimal route. 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the installation area includes any of a parking lot, an intersection, and a street. 3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the processing includes processing the plurality of photographs to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the installation area based on one or more location identifiers and one or more objects of interest in the plurality of photographs. 4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps comprise causing the one or more cameras to capture a 360 degree view of the installation area. 5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein causing the one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs includes causing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to fly a flight path over the installation area and capture the plurality of photographs. 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of photographs are obtained from a combination of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and one or more camera systems. 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein determining an optimal route includes, based on the one or more remote visualizations, determining a route which includes a shortest micro-trenching distance for installing the fiber network. 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein causing the one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs is performed remotely. 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps further comprise, after the installing, performing a virtual site inspection of the fiber network. 10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein performing a virtual site inspection of the fiber network includes causing the one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of the installation area after the installation is completed. 11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the steps further comprise providing a close-out package, wherein the close-out package provides verification of the fiber network installation.
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Industrial image inspection · CPC title
using feature-based methods · CPC title
Network aspects · CPC title
involving simulating, designing, planning or modelling of a network · CPC title
minimising geographical or physical path length · CPC title
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- Systems and method for performing micro-trenching include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations to determine an optimal route for m…
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- Etak Systems Llc
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- Primary CPC classification G06T7/0004. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Thu Nov 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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