DE112020007276T5 - On-line construction site monitoring device and its control unit, on-line construction site monitoring method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a construction site online monitoring device and its control unit, and a construction site monitoring method. The controller is configured to: create an interface element comprising multiple types of monitoring, the interface element for at least one of the multiple types of monitoring being presented on a first graphical user interface, the multiple types of monitoring at least a worker monitoring type, an event monitoring type, and a construction site monitoring type, each monitoring type comprising one or more modules; receiving user input at a module on the first graphical user interface; sending a request to a remote server communicatively connected to the jobsite online monitoring device to request the latest data related to the item to be monitored of the module; receiving a record from the remote server that includes the most recent data processed by the remote server; and generating an interface element comprising a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored based on the received most recent data, the interface element for the monitored result being presented on a second graphical user interface.

Description

technical field

The present invention generally relates to a technical solution for online monitoring of a construction site. Specifically, the invention relates to a control unit for a construction site online monitoring device, a construction site online monitoring device comprising this control unit, and a method for construction site online monitoring.

State of the art

The control and coordination on a construction site is always a key problem for the construction industry. Due to the inherent characteristics of construction work on a construction site, the task of supervising the construction site has become more complex and heavier.

In order to monitor a construction site where construction work is being carried out, the construction site is usually surrounded by a perimeter wall for restricting the access of people, materials, machines and vehicles, and the construction site is guarded by supervisors for real estate management. Persons entering and exiting the construction site may be required to register their identities and wear hard hats, etc. It is also envisaged that a construction site surveillance system may be used to support the implementation of surveillance at a construction site. In the conventional construction site surveillance systems, the construction site at a construction site is mainly monitored by local voice alarm and wireless video. As soon as a potential danger is noticed, a voice alarm is issued immediately. In the event of a bad accident, the affected maintenance personnel will be notified to rush to the site and take action.

With these existing solutions for monitoring construction sites, considerable manpower is required to proactively identify potential hazards. However, this tends to lead to the problems of careless observation and limited monitoring ability.

Accordingly, it is desirable to propose a technical solution to the above problems in the prior art.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide an improved on-line construction site monitoring design which provides the user with simple and intuitive navigation and is easy to use.

To this end, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control unit for an on-line construction site monitoring device configured to: create an interface element comprising multiple types of monitoring, the interface element for at least one of the multiple Types of monitoring is presented on a first graphical user interface, the multiple types of monitoring comprising at least one type of monitoring of a worker, one type of monitoring of an event and one type of monitoring of a construction site, each type of monitoring comprising one or more modules , and wherein each module represents an item to be monitored in one of the multiple types of monitoring to which it belongs; receiving user input at a module on the first graphical user interface; sending a request to a remote server communicatively connected to the job site online monitoring device to request the latest data related to the item to be monitored of the module that received the user input; receiving a record from the remote server that includes the most recent data processed by the remote server; and generating an interface element comprising a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored based on the received most recent data, the interface element for the monitored result being presented on a second graphical user interface.

According to a possible embodiment it is envisaged that the interface element for the multiple types of monitoring is presented on the first graphical user interface, or wherein a part of the interface element for the multiple types of monitoring is presented on the first graphical user interface and the other part is covered.

According to a possible embodiment, it is envisaged that the interface element for the type of supervision of a worker comprises at least one of the following: a module for a statistical calculation of the number of visitors/visits, comprising several icons, each total number of in one show the number of visitors/visitors entering the work, the number of people entering/entering and the number of people exiting/leaving; a work type classification module comprising a plurality of icons each representing a work type and a number of people present for the work type; and a module for one Area distribution, which includes multiple icons, each representing an area on the site, usage of the area, and number of people present in the area.

According to a possible embodiment, it is provided that an area is presented as an indoor area or an outdoor area on the second graphical user interface if a user input is received at an icon in an area of the module for an area distribution; wherein a distribution of people in individual indoor floors is presented on the second graphical user interface when the area is the indoor area; and wherein specific positions of workers present are presented on the second graphical user interface when the area is the outdoor area.

According to a possible embodiment, it is provided that the module for an area distribution also includes an area distribution map, which is presented in the form of a geographic map, which displays individual areas and their distribution of people on the construction site.

According to a possible embodiment, it is provided that different work types are displayed in different patterns and/or colors on the area distribution map.

According to a possible embodiment, it is provided that the event monitoring type interface element comprises at least one event monitoring module comprising a problem warning icon and a security event icon; wherein an interface element for description of a safety risk to a worker at a construction site is presented when user input is received at the problem warning icon; and wherein an interface element for description of a safety event for a worker at the construction site is presented when user input is received at the safety event icon.

According to a possible embodiment, it is envisaged that the multiple types of monitoring further comprises a type of monitoring of a project, an interface element therefor comprising one or more modules for monitoring a project, the at least one icon for a project list and one icon for a project progress includes.

According to a possible embodiment it is provided that when a user input is received at the icon for a project list, a project list comprising several projects is presented on the second graphical user interface, where, optionally, the projects in the project list can be added or omitted; and when user input is received at the project progress icon, a completion for a project is presented on the second graphical user interface in at least one of the following forms: timeline, label, and chart.

According to a possible embodiment, it is envisaged that the interface element for the type of worksite monitoring comprises at least: a worksite selection module comprising a text field available for a user to enter the name of a worksite on which the online monitoring device performs online monitoring; and a video window module for showing real-time surveillance video for an area on the construction site.

According to a possible embodiment it is provided that the first or second graphical user interface further comprises a search field that is available for a user to search for worker-related information registered in the construction site online monitoring device.

According to a possible embodiment, it is provided that the control unit is further configured to generate a control command for controlling an intelligent device on the construction site to adjust its parameters, the intelligent device acquiring data for the multiple types of monitoring.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a construction site online monitoring device, comprising: a communication interface configured to communicate with a remote server; a display screen; and a control unit as described above configured to generate, based on informational interaction with the remote server, a first and/or second graphical user interface presented on the display screen to perform the on-line construction site monitoring function.

According to a still further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for on-line construction site monitoring, the method being optionally executed by a control unit and/or an on-line construction site monitoring device as described above, the method comprising: creating an interface Elements encompassing several types of monitoring, where the interface element for at least one of the multiple types of monitoring is presented on a first graphical user interface or generates a first graphical user interface comprising interface elements for multiple types of monitoring, the multiple types of monitoring at least one type of monitoring of a worker, a type of monitoring an event and a type of monitoring a construction site, each type of monitoring comprising one or more modules, and each module representing an item to be monitored for one of the multiple types of monitoring to which it belongs; receiving user input at a module on the first graphical user interface; sending a request to a remote server to request the latest data related to the item to be monitored of the module that received the user input; receiving a record from the remote server that includes the most recent data processed by the remote server; and generating an interface element comprising a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored based on the received latest data, wherein the interface element for the monitored result is presented on a second graphical user interface and based on the received latest data a second graphical user interface Generates user interface that includes a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a machine-readable storage medium on which an executable instruction is stored, wherein upon execution of the instruction the above method is performed by a machine.

It is apparent that a graphical user interface can be provided along with the online construction site monitoring device according to the technical solution of the present invention. This graphical user interface provides on-line site, worker, event and project monitoring capabilities in addition to search capabilities. According to the technical solution of the present invention, it is realized that the results for the indoor and outdoor tracking of people, the distribution of manpower, the progress of the project, and the reporting time are visually presented.

Furthermore, according to the technical solution of the present invention, it is achieved that simple and intuitive navigation is provided for the user. Thus, just by selecting a particular interface element, the user can observe a graphical user interface serving as the guide to that particular interface element. In other words, the user is navigated to a graphical user interface on which monitoring content that he wants to receive is presented. Accordingly, it is realized in the present invention by means of the graphical user interface that the user lets his eyes wander between different monitoring contents in order to select and view them.

character list

• 1 Figure 12 shows a construction site online monitoring device according to a possible embodiment of the present invention.
• 2-9 12 shows graphical user interfaces with various functions according to some possible embodiments of the present invention.
• 10 shows a flowchart of a method for online construction site monitoring according to a possible embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Embodiments

The present invention primarily relates to a technical solution for online monitoring of a construction site. In particular, the construction site online monitoring configuration according to the invention can be implemented using application software (e.g. application program, i.e. APP) with a graphical user interface. For this purpose, such application software is installed on the construction site online monitoring device according to the invention, the interface of which comprises a graphical user interface with various functions, which provides the user with simple navigation and is easy to operate.

The interface element presented on this software interface, e.g. the graphical user interface, and its presentation can be individually arranged and flexibly adjusted. For example, these adjustments include hiding, adding, omitting, or changing position, color, size.

The functional modules (e.g. activities or controls) of the software interface can be customized based on user need or actual application scenarios. This adjustment can be implemented both by the user through interaction with the graphical user interface and through individual settings in the background according to a user's needs.

The users of the construction site online monitoring device can be people in various functions. For example, the user is B. the general contractor for the site (e.g. First Construction Group) or a project member (e.g. the project manager or a member of the project team).

In one embodiment, the construction site online monitoring device is set up in such a way that it makes different content accessible to the users depending on their roles. Thus, for example, a general contractor and its members can only see the project content for which they are responsible or in which they are involved, but not the project content of other contractors. Of course, in the case that the general contractor negotiates with the other contractors in advance that some information can be exchanged between them, based on their negotiation, the permissions to open information for the construction site online monitoring device can be set accordingly.

In this way, according to the online surveillance embodiment of the present invention, both the exchange of information between members of the same organization and the privacy protection between different organizations can be ensured. In addition, the individual need of a user can be met.

Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 FIG. 12 schematically shows a construction site online monitoring device 100 according to a possible embodiment of the present invention. It serves as an online monitoring platform for online monitoring of the situations on a construction site. The construction site online monitoring device 100 is communicatively connected to a remote server 200 .

Here, the remote server 200 can be configured as a cloud server. For example, the remote server 200 can perform information interaction with the intelligent devices on the construction site via wireless communication. The intelligent devices can be uniquely assigned to the workers. For example, the intelligent device is such a device installed in a protective helmet, a work card, a worker's tool. In this way, this intelligent device can acquire information about the condition of a worker with whom it is associated. The information is, for example, information about the worker, position and rank, etc. of the worker. Then, the smart device sends the collected information to the remote server 200. For example, the collected information is sent from the smart device to a gateway device on the construction site via a communication form such as LoRaWan or NB-IOT, and then from this gateway device via a communication form such as 4G or WiFi to the remote server 200. The remote server 200 analyzes and processes the information obtained from the intelligent device, and sends the information representing the analysis and processing results to the online construction site monitoring device 100. The online construction site monitoring device 100 executes the software program stored therein, identified and processes the information received to present the appropriate graphical user interface on its display screen.

It is understandable that the worker is already pre-registered in the construction site online monitoring device 100 . During the registration process, the basic information about the worker is registered, e.g. B. Identification (name), age, work type, contractor (department) he reports to, etc.

The construction site online monitoring device 100 can be implemented as a computing device with a display screen, e.g. a computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.

It is possible for the construction site online monitoring device 100 to communicate with the remote server 200 by wire. Also, the online monitoring device 100 may be communicatively connected to the remote server 200 via a wireless network, the wireless network including but not limited to a wireless local area network (WLAN), an infrared (IR) network, a Bluetooth network , a near field communication network (NFC), a ZigBee network, etc.

it's over 1 It can be seen that the online monitoring device 100 mainly comprises a display screen 10, a control unit 20 and a communication interface 30. The individual components of the online monitoring device 100 are specifically presented below.

An exchange of data between the online monitoring device 100 and the remote server 200 is realized via the communication interface 30 . For example, the online monitoring device 100 exchanges via the communication interface 30 via a computer network such as the Internet and/or various tele communication networks information/data with the remote server 200.

Display screen 10 is used to present a graphical user interface. It can be implemented as touch-sensitive or non-touch-sensitive. The graphical user interface can contain a variety of interface elements, e.g. B. Icons, modules. These interface elements can be logically independent of each other or in an included relationship. In this case, an interaction between the user and the construction site online monitoring device 100 can be realized via the interface elements. This device 100 performs the appropriate online monitoring functions in response to user interaction and presents a graphical user interface with the appropriate functions on the display screen 10.

In one embodiment, the interface element may activate the various functions of the online monitoring device 100 by receiving user input (e.g., the user touching the icon with a finger or a stylus, or selecting the icon with a mouse or keyboard, etc.). In the embodiments where the display screen 10 is implemented as touch-sensitive, the display screen 10 is capable of detecting finger touches, finger tap gestures, finger swipe gestures, stylus gestures, or a combination thereof, and so on. In the embodiments where the display screen 10 is implemented as non-touch sensitive, the interface element (e.g., icon or module) on the display screen 10 receives the input signal from another input device (e.g., mouse or keyboard). For example, a mouse click is received on an icon on the graphical user interface such that that icon is selected.

The control unit 20 can execute control strategies for on-line construction site monitoring. For example, based on an informational interaction with the remote server 200 via the communication interface 30, it generates a graphical user interface presented on the display screen 10. Here, this graphical user interface includes an interface element for multiple types of monitoring, the multiple types of monitoring including at least one type of worker monitoring, one type of event monitoring, and one type of construction site monitoring. Further, the multiple types of monitoring may include one type of monitoring of a project. These types of monitoring are presented in more detail below.

The control unit 20 can also have control functions for the intelligent devices mentioned above. For example, the parameters in the intelligent device can be adjusted (rewritten) using the control unit 20 . The parameters are e.g. B. Threshold parameters for worker falls, frequency parameters for the frequency of collecting and sending information by the intelligent device, parameters for the access of workers with the intelligent device to the area of the construction site, for which access authorization is required, etc.

In one embodiment, the online construction site monitoring device 100 is communicatively connected to the smart device, e.g., via Bluetooth or NFC. At this time, the control unit 20 generates the control information for setting parameters in the intelligent device and sends this control information to the intelligent device, so that the parameters concerned are set in the intelligent device under the control of this control information.

The control unit 20 can be implemented in software or hardware or a combination of software and hardware.

In one implementation, the control unit 20 is implemented to include a memory 21 and a processor 22 . The memory 21 contains instructions which, when executed by the processor 22, cause the processor to generate a graphical user interface, e.g. perform monitoring.

In one embodiment of this implementation, memory 21 may be software, e.g. e.g., an application program, containing instructions that cause processor 22 to perform a series of operations to implement the functions of online monitoring device 100. The memory 21 can also store the interface elements for the presentation on the display screen 10, such as e.g. B. values, icons, frames and the like. Furthermore, the memory 21 can store a program code for initializing the online monitoring device 100 and a driver for the online monitoring device 100 and its peripheral device.

Memory 21 can be implemented in a number of forms. For example, it may be embodied as a portable computer disk, hard drive, random access memory device (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical storage device, magnetic storage, or any suitable combination thereof.

In one embodiment of this implementation, processor 22 is operable to execute software or program code stored in memory 21 to generate a graphical user interface presented on display screen 10 . It may include data about the worker, position distribution, project progress, and the like.

As such, processor 22 may be implemented in a variety of forms. For example, it may be embodied as a general purpose processor, digital signal processor (DSP), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any suitable combination thereof. A general purpose processor can be a microprocessor, a controller, or a microcontroller. Processor 22 may also be embodied as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors and a DSP core, or other similar structures.

2-9 12 schematically shows graphical user interfaces according to some embodiments of the present invention. These graphical user interfaces are presented on the display screen 10 of the online monitoring device 100, for example. Hereinafter, the principle of the construction site online monitoring according to the present invention will be explained with reference to 2-9 described.

Out of 2 a schematic first graphical user interface 300 can be seen. The first graphical user interface 300 may be a main interface presented on the display screen 10 when the user logs into the software (eg, application program). It will be appreciated that with the background setup, a different interface than the graphical user interface initially presented on the display screen 10 may serve when the user logs into the software.

The first graphical user interface 300 may include an interface element representing at least one of the multiple types of monitoring. The multiple types of monitoring may include a type of worker monitoring, a type of project monitoring, a type of event monitoring, and a type of construction site monitoring. Each type of monitor may include one or more modules, with each module representing an item to be monitored for one of the multiple types of monitor to which it belongs.

These modules can all be presented on the first graphical user interface 300 . A part of the modules can also be presented on the first graphical user interface 300 and the other part is hidden. Due to the interaction of the user with the interface, the presentations and the covering of the modules can be converted to each other.

When user input is received at a module on the first graphical user interface 300, the control unit 20 requests via the communication interface 30 the latest data on the module's item to be monitored, e.g. the labor distribution data for that day, from the remote server 200. Thereafter, the control unit 20 receives, via the communications interface 30, a record from the remote server 200 comprising the most recent data processed by the remote server 200 (e.g B. Analysis and processing of position data from intelligent devices on the construction site are carried out to obtain labor distribution data). Then, based on the received latest data, the control unit 20 generates a second graphical user interface presented on the display screen 10, which includes a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored.

It is understood that the term "latest" in "the latest data" refers to data representing the current actual situation on the construction site, e.g. B. the total number of visitors entering the site that day up to the time the user makes a request, the security events that day up to the time the user makes a request, etc real-time online monitoring based on the latest data.

It can be seen that the user interacts with the interface element on the first graphical user interface and is navigated to the second graphical user interface so that he can observe a monitored result for the desired item to be monitored from the second graphical user interface.

The second graphical user interface can be presented in the form of a small window on or next to the first graphical user interface. Thereby, the second graphical user interface can be presented or hidden on the display screen 10 in response to the user's interaction with the interface element. The second graphical user interface may also replace the first graphical user interface on display screen 10 and return to the first graphical user interface in response to user interaction with the second graphical user interface.

The interface elements on the first or second graphical user interface are configured to interact with the user and are moved in response to the interaction. These disguises include hiding, expanding, omitting, and changing size, shape, and color.

In addition, the user can interact with the interface element on the second graphical user interface and is navigated to the third graphical user interface, so that he can observe a desired further monitoring content from the third graphical user interface.

In the following, modules for various monitoring and their items to be monitored are explained by way of example.

The interface element for type of monitoring of a construction site may comprise a construction site selection module and a video window module. The construction site selection module is for designating a construction site where the online monitoring device performs online monitoring. The video window module is used to present real-time surveillance video for an area on the construction site.

Please refer 2 . In one embodiment, the jobsite selection module 302 may include a text field available for a user to enter a jobsite that the online jobsite monitoring device 100 is conducting online monitoring. And the name and address of the construction site are presented in the text field, e.g. B. "Construction site in Suzhou". The job site selection module 302 may be implemented as a drop down menu to allow the user to select different job sites. The job site selection module 302 may be configured to periodically present a user's job site to which they belong when they log on. And the regular setup is adjustable for the user.

In one embodiment, the video window module can be implemented as a video window (not shown) on the first graphical user interface 300 . The video window can be static when no user input is received. In contrast, the video window presents real-time surveillance video in an area on the construction site when user input is received.

The video surveillance module can present surveillance video for an important or dangerous or critical area on the construction site. For example, the video may be provided by a third party and it may be provided to the remote server and in turn from the remote server to the online monitoring device 100 via a third party's application program interface (API).

The interface element for the type of monitoring of an event comprises at least one module 304 for monitoring of an event in order to realize the monitoring of a security-related event. The event monitoring module 304 may include multiple icons each representing different types of security events.

In one embodiment, see 2 , the module 304 for monitoring an event can display a security event icon (see 3 , icon with "!") and an icon for a problem warning (see 3 , icon with "↯"). The security event can be understood in such a way that a security-related event has occurred on the construction site. The trouble warning can be taken to mean that there is a safety hazard at the construction site, which is a risk of a future accident.

Please refer 3 . The security related second graphical user interface is presented on the display screen 10 when user input is received on the icon for a security event, for example by the user selecting the icon by pressing, touching or clicking. On the second graphical user interface in 3 the description of a monitored security event is displayed. For example, the content in the "TEXT1" field relates to "person X falling in area B", while the content in the "TEXT2" field relates to "person Y falling in area A".

Please refer 4 . The trouble warning related second graphical user interface is presented on the display screen 10 when a user input on the trouble warning icon is received, for example by the user selecting the icon by pressing, touching or clicking. On the second graphical user interface in 4 the description of a monitored security risk is displayed. For example, the content in the "TEXT A" field relates to "person W took off his helmet", while the content in the "TEXT B" field relates to "person Q took off his helmet".

It can be seen from this that, without paying attention to the construction site video at all times, the user can timely determine whether a difficult or urgent event has occurred, so that the user can use it to inform relevant people to take timely action.

Back see 2 . The interface element for the type of monitoring of a worker may comprise one or more of the following: a module 306 for a statistical calculation of number of visitors/visits, which comprises several icons, each the total number of visitors/visits entering a plant , represent number of entrants/entry and number of egress/exit; a work type classification module 308 including a plurality of icons each representing a work type and a number of people present for the work type; and an area distribution module 310, which includes a plurality of icons each representing an area on the site, use of the area, and a number of people present in the area.

As in 2 shown, the module 306 for a statistical calculation of the number of visitors/visits can, in one embodiment, comprise three icons each representing a total number of visitors/visits T0 (e.g. total number of visitors/visits that are on the construction site logged in up to the current time the user is browsing), a number of people present T1 (ie number of people currently at the site) and a number of egress T2 (ie number of people visiting the site entered but have already left the construction site).

When user input is received on an icon thereof, detailed information about relevant persons can be displayed on the second graphical user interface, e.g. B. Basic information of the persons, time of entry, time of exit and the like.

It is apparent from this that the user can intuitively determine the number of people on the construction site to know the presence of the workers on the construction site that day, which can be linked to the salary system of the work.

As in 2 As shown, in one embodiment, a work type classification module 308 may include multiple icons each indicating a work type and a number of people present for the work type. For example, this is in the form of an icon "Pn-Nn", where Pn (n = 1, 2, ...) for a name for a work type and Nn (n = 1, 2, ...) for a number of people present stands for a type of work.

For example, the icon "P1-N1" can stand for responsible persons - 2 persons. The icon "P2-N2" can stand for cement workers - 13 people. The icon "P3-N3" can stand for electrical engineer - 1 person. The icon "P4-N4" can stand for carpenters - 5 people.

When user input is received on an icon thereof, detailed information about relevant persons can be displayed on the second graphical user interface, e.g. B. Individual basic information for job type, particular skill, age and seniority, and the like.

It can be seen that when the work type distribution of workers on the construction site is determined, tasks and progress of the construction work that day can be distributed appropriately based on it.

As in Fig,. 2, an area distribution module 310, in one embodiment, may include multiple icons each representing an area of the work site, use of the area, and a number of people present in the area. For example, this is in the form of an icon "An-Mn", where An (n = 1, 2, ...) for an area on the construction site and its use and Mn (n = 1, 2, ...) for a number of people present in the area.

For example, the icon "A1-M1" can represent: Area A is an area for construction work - the number of people present is 20. The icon "A2-M2" can represent: Area B is an area for construction work - the number of The number of people present is 11. The icon "A3-M3" can stand for: Area C is an office area - the number of people present is 25.

Please refer 5 . In one embodiment, the area distribution module 310 further includes an area distribution map presented in the form of a map. The area distribution map shows individual areas and their distribution of people on the construction site.

The area distribution map of the construction site, in the form of a map, is presented on the second graphical user interface when, for example, a user input is received at a common area for individual icons for the area distribution module 310, for example at such an area located at the top left of the module and does not belong to any icon positions. On the area distribution map, people distribution positions of individual areas can be displayed. Furthermore, different work types can be displayed in different models, for example in different shapes and/or colors.

Furthermore, a specific person distribution of the area may be presented on the second graphical user interface when user input is received at an icon in an area of the module 310 for an area distribution.

For example, it's in 6 It can be seen that after user input is received at the icon "A1-M1", the second graphical user interface 600 is presented on the display screen 10 . It comprises several icons, with the total number of people in the area being displayed in icon 602 and the number of people inside or outside in the area being displayed in icon 604 . And a distribution of people in the interior or exterior is presented on the second graphical user interface 600 . Using the example of the interior, a distribution of people can be displayed on each floor, see icons 606-626. For example, the icon 602 indicates: floor 10 - 0 person. In the icon 626 is indicated: ground floor - 2 people. In the icons, different colors can be used to distinguish whether there are people on the floor. For example, the icons are displayed in gray when there are no people on the floors. On the other hand, the icons are displayed in green when there are people on the floors.

It can be seen that the distribution of people on the construction site can be presented in different ways for different needs of the users. In addition, a distribution of people on different floors in the interior can be specifically displayed. With detailed information about the position distribution, it can make it easier for the construction site monitor to precisely control and coordinate the staffing and the work task on the construction site.

In case the positions of people on the construction site are accurately determined, it can be monitored whether they enter a dangerous or forbidden area, for example a storage room where dangerous materials are stored.

Furthermore, on the second graphical user interface 600 or on a new graphical user interface, e.g. B. a third graphical user interface, the movements of the people in the area are displayed. For example, a person's current position, e.g. B. on which floor, total number of steps the person moves, total time for his movement. Thereby, by monitoring the movement of a worker, it can be determined how long he stays in an area, so that his work progress is indirectly determined.

The project monitoring type interface element may include one or more project monitoring modules. The module or modules for monitoring a project may include a project list icon and a project progress icon.

The module for monitoring a project may be hidden from the first graphical user interface 300 and presented on the first graphical user interface based on the user's interaction with the first graphical user interface 300 .

Please refer 7 . If the icon for a project list (“LIST” icon in 7 ) user input is received, a project list (icons "PROJ1-PROJ3" in 7 ) displayed on the second graphical user interface. The projects can be added or omitted from the project list. For example, new projects are created in the project list according to a user's need (e.g., "PROJ4 and PROJ5" is added in the project list, not shown). Or, after completing a project, it is omitted from the project list (e.g. "PROJ1" is omitted).

If the icon for a project progress (see icon "COMPLETED" in 7 ) user input is received, a timeline and progress for a project (see icons "O1-O5" and "COMPLETE" in "TIMELINE" in 8th ) are displayed on the second graphical user interface. Of course, project progress can also be described by labeling, drawing or diagram.

The project monitoring module can be adjusted by the user according to his needs or according to the actual project situation. For example, the user can Create a new project as needed, omit a completed project and bring an important project to the top, etc. Of course, this adjustment can also be made and implemented in a server in the background based on the user's needs.

It can be seen that the user can clearly identify individual projects and their progress without inquiring relevant people one by one, saving time and manpower.

Furthermore, the first or second graphical user interface may further include a search box available for a user to search for worker-related information registered in the online construction site monitoring device 100 .

Please refer 9 . For example, if the user enters a name (e.g. Li) of the person to be searched for or an abbreviation thereof in the search field, the specific position of the person can be presented on the first or second graphical user interface (not shown).

It is understood that the interface elements on each graphical user interface can be arranged in a variety of possible ways or that some of the elements can be selectively presented depending on a user need or the simplicity of the interface. For example, a work type and number of people present for the work type may be displayed such that a name for a work type is presented at the center of an icon and the number of people present for the work type is presented at or near the icon's border.

It is understood that each of the interface elements described above can be further divided into multiple interface elements and the multiple interface elements described above can be combined into one interface element such that the interface elements are presented as a whole on the display screen.

It is understood that the terms "the first graphical user interface", "the second graphical user interface", "the third graphical user interface" or other user interfaces are used to distinguish different functional user interfaces. For example, a graphical user interface is presented with a specific function on the display screen due to the user's interaction with an interface element on a graphical user interface. The term or order does not limit the information about the interface. For example, the first, second and third graphical user interfaces can be logically independent interfaces. The first graphical user interface can be presented first before the second graphical user interface or again after the second graphical user interface.

10 FIG. 10 shows a method 1000 for online construction site monitoring according to a possible embodiment of the present invention. This method 1000 can be executed by the above-mentioned construction site online monitoring device 100 or the control unit 20 . Therefore, the above description also applies to it.

In step S1100: creating an interface element comprising multiple types of monitoring, the interface element for at least one of the multiple types of monitoring being presented on a first graphical user interface, the multiple types of monitoring including at least one type of monitoring of a worker , a type of monitoring of an event and a type of monitoring of a construction site, each type of monitoring comprising one or more modules, and each module representing an item to be monitored for one of the several types of monitoring to which it belongs.

In step S1200: receiving user input at a module on the first graphical user interface.

In step S1300: Sending a request to a remote server to request the latest data related to the item to be monitored of the module.

In step S1400: receive from the remote server a record comprising the most recent data processed by the remote server.

In step S1500: creating an interface element comprising a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored based on the received latest data, the interface element for the monitored result being presented on a second graphical user interface.

The present invention also provides a machine-readable storage medium storing an executable instruction, wherein executing the instruction performs the method 1000 above.

It is understood that examples of machine-readable storage media can include volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media, stored by any method ren or any technology for storing information, including, for example, computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Storage media may include, but are not limited to: Random Access Memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM), Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) , Flash Fast Memory or other storage technology, compact disk (CD), Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) or other optical memory, tape cartridge, magnetic tape, disk drive or other magnetic storage device, or any other medium that can be used to store information.

In some embodiments, the machine-readable storage medium may store executable computer program instructions that, when executed by one or more processing units, cause the processing units to perform the above method. The executable computer program instructions may include any suitable type of code, such as source code, compiled code, interpreted code, executable code, static code, dynamic code, etc .

Although some embodiments are described above, these embodiments are provided by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The appended claims and their equivalent substitutions are intended to cover any modifications, substitutions and alterations within the scope and spirit of the present invention.

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A control unit for an on-line construction site monitoring device, configured to perform: creating an interface element comprising multiple types of monitoring, the interface element for at least one of the multiple types of monitoring being presented on a first graphical user interface , wherein the plurality of types of monitoring includes at least one type of worker monitoring, one type of event monitoring and one type of construction site monitoring, each type of monitoring including one or more modules, and wherein each module comprises an item to be monitored for constitutes one of the several types of surveillance to which it pertains; receiving user input at a module on the first graphical user interface; sending a request to a remote server communicatively connected to the job site online monitoring device to request the latest data related to the item to be monitored of the module that received the user input; receiving a record from the remote server that includes the most recent data processed by the remote server; and generating an interface element comprising a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored based on the received latest data, the interface element for the monitored result being presented on a second graphical user interface. control unit after claim 1 wherein the interface element for the multiple types of monitoring is presented on the first graphical user interface, or wherein a part of the interface element for the multiple types of monitoring is presented on the first graphical user interface and the other part is obscured. control unit after claim 1 or 2 , wherein the interface element for the type of monitoring of a worker comprises at least one of the following: a module for statistical calculation of number of visitors/visits, comprising several icons each representing the total number of visitors/visits entering a plant, represent number of entrants/entry and number of egress/exit; a work type classification module comprising a plurality of icons each representing a work type and a number of people present for the work type; and an area allocation module comprising a plurality of icons each representing an area on the construction site, use of the area, and a number of people present in the area. control unit after claim 3 wherein an area is presented as an indoor area or an outdoor area on the second graphical user interface when user input is received at an icon in an area of the area distribution module; wherein a distribution of people in individual indoor floors is presented on the second graphical user interface when the area is the indoor area acts; and wherein specific positions of workers present are presented on the second graphical user interface when the area is the outdoor area. control unit after claim 3 or 4 wherein the area distribution module further comprises an area distribution map presented in the form of a geographic map showing individual areas and their people distribution on the construction site; and wherein, optionally, different work types are displayed in different patterns and/or colors on the area distribution map. Control unit according to one of Claims 1 - 5 wherein the event monitoring type interface element comprises at least one event monitoring module comprising a problem warning icon and a security event icon; wherein an interface element for description of a safety risk to a worker at a construction site is presented when user input is received at the problem warning icon; and wherein an interface element for description of a safety event for a worker at the construction site is presented when user input is received at the safety event icon. Control unit according to one of Claims 1 - 6 wherein the multiple types of monitoring further comprises a type of monitoring a project, an interface element therefor comprising one or more modules for monitoring a project comprising at least one project list icon and one project progress icon. control unit after claim 7 wherein when user input is received at the project list icon, a project list comprising a plurality of projects is presented on the second graphical user interface, wherein, optionally, the projects in the project list can be added or omitted; and wherein when user input is received at the project progress icon, a completion for a project is presented on the second graphical user interface in at least one of the following forms: timeline, label, and chart. Control unit according to one of Claims 1 - 8th wherein the interface element for the type of monitoring of a construction site comprises at least: a module for selection of a construction site comprising a text field available for a user to enter the name of a construction site on which the online monitoring device has an online -performs monitoring; and a video window module for showing real-time surveillance video for an area on the construction site. Control unit according to one of Claims 1 - 9 wherein the first or the second graphical user interface further comprises a search field available for a user to search for worker-related information registered in the construction site online monitoring device. Control unit according to one of Claims 1 - 10 , wherein the control unit is further configured to generate a control command for controlling a smart device on the job site to adjust its parameters, the smart device collecting data for the multiple types of monitoring. A construction site online monitoring device, comprising: a communication interface configured to communicate with a remote server; a display screen; and and a control unit according to any one of Claims 1 - 11 adapted to generate, based on informational interaction with the remote server, a first and/or second graphical user interface presented on the display screen to perform the on-line jobsite monitoring function. Method for site online monitoring, the method optionally by a control unit according to one of Claims 1 - 11 and/or a construction site online monitoring device claim 12 is performed, the method comprising: creating an interface element comprising multiple types of monitoring, the interface element for at least one of the multiple types of monitoring being presented on a first graphical user interface, the multiple types of monitoring being at least one type of monitoring of a worker, a type of monitoring of an event and a type of monitoring of a construction site, each type of monitoring comprising one or more modules, and each module representing an item to be monitored for one of the several types of monitoring to which it belongs heard; receiving user input at a module on the first graphical user interface; Sending a request to a remote server to request the latest data related to the item to be monitored from the module that received the user input; receiving a record from the remote server that includes the most recent data processed by the remote server; and generating an interface element comprising a monitored result for the requested item to be monitored based on the received most recent data, the interface element for the monitored result being presented on a second graphical user interface. Machine-readable storage medium on which an executable instruction is stored, wherein when executing the instruction the method according to Claim 13 performed by a machine.

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