US20130275278A1 - Methods, Systems, and Products for Surveying Facilities - Google Patents
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- Exemplary embodiments generally relate to mapping of information and, more particularly, to mapping of facilities and equipment information for any industry.
- circuits In the communications industry, for example, there may be millions of different circuits. These circuits route calls and other Internet traffic throughout a city, state, and even the nation. When a circuit fails, or becomes congested, communications data must be rerouted to alternate circuits. Accurate and readily accessible information, then, must be maintained for all these circuit facilities. Sometimes, however, facility information is stored in a database that is unavailable or incompatible. When communications personnel have trouble accessing or sharing information, coordination of repair efforts is hampered and/or delayed. Whatever the industry, then, personnel must be able to quickly and easily obtain facilities and equipment information.
- Exemplary embodiments provide methods, systems, and products for surveying equipment, machinery, plants, and other facilities.
- the term “facilities” describes equipment, components, physical plants, and structures for any industry.
- Facilities data, describing the facilities may be overlaid onto a map of roads to generate a graphical mapping. When this graphical mapping is displayed, a selection may be received to create a survey of the facilities. This survey may describe any facilities that need maintenance or repair, for any reason. Another selection of a facilities item needing repair may be received, and an action may be associated to the facilities item. An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair.
- More exemplary embodiments include a system for surveying facilities.
- the system includes means for generating a graphical mapping of facilities data overlaid onto a map of roads.
- the system also includes means for receiving a selection to create a survey of the facilities. This survey may describe any facilities that need maintenance or repair, for any reason. Another selection of a facilities item needing repair may be received, and an action may be associated to the facilities item. An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair.
- Still more exemplary embodiments include a computer program product for surveying facilities.
- the computer program product includes processor-executable instructions for generating a graphical mapping of facilities data overlaid onto a map of roads. When this graphical mapping is displayed, a selection may be received to create a survey of the facilities. This survey may describe any facilities that need maintenance or repair, for any reason. Another selection of a facilities item needing repair may be received, and an action may be associated to the facilities item. An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic illustrating an operating environment, according to exemplary embodiments
- FIG. 2 is a schematic illustrating a more detailed operating environment, according to more exemplary embodiments
- FIG. 3 is a screenshot of a graphical user interface for creating a facilities survey, according to exemplary embodiments
- FIG. 4 is a screenshot of a survey wizard dialog box, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 5 is another screenshot of the survey wizard dialog box for associating information to the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments
- FIG. 6 is another screenshot of the survey wizard dialog box for assigning a repair, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 7 illustrates more information that may be associated with the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments
- FIGS. 8-10 illustrate still more information that may be associated with the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments
- FIGS. 11-12 are screen shots that finalize the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 13 depicts other possible operating environments for additional aspects of the exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of mapping facilities data, according to even more exemplary embodiments.
- first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first device could be termed a second device, and, similarly, a second device could be termed a first device without departing from the teachings of the disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic illustrating an operating environment, according to exemplary embodiments.
- a user's device 100 communicates with a server 102 via a communications network 104 .
- the device 100 may be a computer, a radio, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cordless/cellular/IP phone, digital music player, or any other device.
- the server 102 has a processor 106 (e.g., “ ⁇ P”), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other device that executes a server-side mapping application 108 stored in memory 110 , according to exemplary embodiments.
- ⁇ P processor
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- the user's device 100 may also have a processor 112 (e.g., “ ⁇ P”), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other device that executes a client-side mapping application 114 stored in memory 116 .
- the user's device 100 and/or the server 102 may also communicate with a mobile mapping database 118 .
- the mobile mapping database 118 is illustrated as being locally stored in the memory 116 of the server 102 , yet the mobile mapping database 118 may be remotely stored and accessed from any node or device in the communications network 104 .
- the server-side mapping application 108 and/or the client-side mapping application 114 may cooperate to cause the user's device 100 to generate a graphical user interface 120 .
- the graphical user interface 120 is illustrated as being visually produced on a display device 122 , yet the graphical user interface 120 may also have audible features.
- the server-side mapping application 108 and/or the client-side mapping application 114 may be sets of processor-executable instructions that cooperate to cross-reference geographic mapping data with detailed facility data.
- the server-side mapping application 108 and the client-side mapping application 114 thus may operate in a client-server environment that supports object oriented technology, messaging, transactions, security, system management, and/or reporting. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be implemented in a client-based application, where all software and/or logic operate in a client device (e.g., the user's device 100 ).
- Exemplary embodiments may include survey capabilities. These survey capabilities permit the user (at the user's device 100 ) to survey and/or to assess machinery, equipment, and other facilities.
- the server-side mapping application 108 may include a server-side survey module 124 .
- the client-side mapping application 114 may also include a client-side survey module 126 .
- the server-side survey module 124 and the client-side survey module 126 may be sets of processor-executable instructions that cooperate to assess facilities that may need repair. Exemplary embodiments, for example, may be used to assess facilities needing routine maintenance due to normal wear and tear. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be used to assess facilities that have been damaged by accident, by sabotage, or by storms, weather events, and other acts by God.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a networked operation in which the user's device 100 communicates with the server 102 to obtain real-time, or near real time, facilities data.
- a connection to the communications network 104 (and thus the server 102 ) is unavailable or is unwanted.
- Exemplary embodiments then, permit the user to operate the client-side mapping application 114 (and/or the client-side survey module 126 ) using locally-stored facilities data. That is, the user's device 100 may locally store facilities data in the memory 116 , thus allowing the user (at the user's device 100 ) to survey facilities without the need for a network connection.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic illustrating a more detailed operating environment, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- the user at the user's device 100
- the client-side survey module 126 may access the server-side survey module 124 operating in the server 102 .
- the user may first navigate through one or more login and/or authentication procedures (e.g., username and password) to limit access to authorized users.
- the user may then be presented with a home page or welcome screen.
- the user may then interact with the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 to assess the facilities needed maintenance and repair.
- exemplary embodiments may interact with various databases 140 . These databases 140 are queried to obtain information that is presented to the user at the user's device 100 (via the graphical user interface 120 and display device 122 illustrated in FIG. 1 ).
- a geospatial facilities mapping database 142 may be accessed when plotting and/or editing data in mapping environments.
- the geospatial facilities mapping database 142 may be a BENTLEY® POWERMAP® database (BENTLEY® and POWERMAP® are registered trademarks of Bentley Systems, Inc.).
- the geospatial facilities mapping database 142 may include a master database that captures a facilities snapshot of a selected geographic area.
- This geographic area may include information for a selected communications circuit as well as information for other circuits within a given or selected radius or distance). Exemplary embodiments, however, may utilize any source, vendor, or provider of geographic facilities and/or mapping data.
- a mechanized survey database 144 stores electronic data that facilitates selection and input of constraints, controls, and/or automation features to improve the accuracy or detail of the selected circuit and associated network components, according to exemplary embodiments.
- the server 102 may also interact with any other databases (such as a generically designated remote database 146 ).
- these additional databases 140 allow the client-side survey module 126 , the server-side survey module 124 , and/or the mobile mapping database 118 to selectively access, manage, manipulate, and/or store detailed hardware and equipment information, facility location information, and mapping data.
- These additional databases 140 are illustrated as being remotely located from the server 102 and from the user's device 100 , yet any of the additional databases 140 may be locally stored in the user's device 100 and/or the server 102 .
- These additional databases 140 are also known to those of ordinary skill in the art and, thus, not described in detail.
- the user's device 100 and the server 102 are only simply illustrated. Because the architecture and operating principles of the user's device 100 and the server 102 are well known, the hardware and software components of these devices are not further shown and described. If the reader desires more details, the reader is invited to consult the following sources: ANDREW TANENBAUM, COMPUTER NETWORKS (4 th edition 2003 ); WILLIAM STALLINGS, COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE: DESIGNING FOR PERFORMANCE (7th Ed. 2005); and DAVID
- the communications network 104 may be a cable network operating in the radio-frequency domain and/or the Internet Protocol (IP) domain.
- the communications network 104 may also include a distributed computing network, such as the Internet (sometimes alternatively known as the “World Wide Web”), an intranet, a local-area network (LAN), and/or a wide-area network (WAN).
- the communications network 104 may include coaxial cables, copper wires, fiber optic lines, and/or hybrid-coaxial lines.
- the communications network 104 may even include wireless portions utilizing any portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and any signaling standard (such as the I.E.E.E. 802 family of standards, GSM/CDMA/TDMA or any cellular standard, and/or the ISM band).
- the concepts described herein may be applied to any wireless/wireline communications network, regardless of physical componentry, physical configuration, or communications standard(s).
- FIGS. 3-12 are schematics further illustrating the graphical user interface 120 , according to more exemplary embodiments.
- the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 queries the mobile mapping database 118 to obtain information.
- the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may also query the additional databases 140 to obtain various other types of information.
- the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 then assemble, compile, and/or format all this information for visual and/or audible presentation at the user's device 100 (via the display device 122 illustrated in FIG. 1 ).
- the information for example, is presented as the graphical user interface 120 , and various versions of the graphical user interface 120 are illustrated in FIGS. 3-12 .
- the graphical user interfaces 120 illustrated in FIGS. 3-12 are tailored to the communications industry. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be tailored to any industry or any service provider. That is, for example, exemplary embodiments may be adapted to survey and/or map facilities data with geographic mapping data for industrial facilities, private or public network facilities, water facilities, electric facilities, and road and highway departments. Exemplary embodiments, then, should not be limited to the communications industry.
- FIG. 3 is a screen shot of the graphical user interface 120 , according to exemplary embodiments.
- the graphical user interface 120 may be produced by the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 (illustrated in FIG. 1 ).
- the graphical user interface 120 may cause the display of a series of survey wizard dialog boxes 160 .
- Each survey wizard dialog box 160 allows the user to survey and/or assess damaged or inoperative facilities.
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 may first allow the user to select and/or deselect survey options 162 .
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 for example, presents a first option to create 164 a new survey, a second option to edit 166 an existing survey, or a third option to delete 168 a survey.
- FIG. 3 illustrates selection of the first option to create 164 a new survey, and the user then selects a “Next” control button 170 .
- FIG. 4 is a screenshot of another survey wizard dialog box 160 , according to exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 4 illustrates different layers of data that may be displayed.
- a surveyors data field 180 allows the user to enter or type the name(s) of field personnel (“Mike Smith and John Young”) who are performing the survey.
- a priority data field 182 allows the user to enter or type a priority for the facilities survey.
- the user may select a priority control 184 that, when selected, produces a drop down menu 186 for selecting priorities. In many industries, repair and/or recovery efforts may be prioritized.
- FIG. 3 illustrates various priorities for damaged facilities. Electrical power hazards are high priority repairs, while damaged poles and cables (e.g., a “pole and/or cable” option 188 ) may have a second priority.
- the drop down menu 186 allows the user to indicate or specify a priority category for the new survey.
- FIG. 5 is another screenshot of the survey wizard dialog box 160 , according to more exemplary embodiments.
- a storm name data field 200 allows the user to select a name of a storm that may have caused damage to facilities.
- the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may have access to a storm name database (e.g., the generically designated remote database 146 illustrated in FIG. 2 ).
- This storm name database for example, may be derived from, or obtained from, the World Meteorological Organization and/or the United States National Weather Service.
- a storm name control 202 allows the user to select the storm name from a drop down menu (not shown) of storm names.
- exemplary embodiments may automatically query for and obtain the latest listing for any past, current, or future year.
- the storm name data field 200 may be populated with any name or descriptor that the user chooses. The user, for example, may enter “January, 2007 ice storm,” “Apr. 23, 2007 wind event,” or “Mar. 3, 2007 heavy rains.”
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 may include location information.
- the location information is used to further identify and/or locate the facilities associated with the new survey.
- the location information may be any information that an industry uses to explain or describe a location. Some industries, for example, may use plant numbers, building and/or aisle numbers, equipment numbers, street addresses, mail codes, department numbers or codes, and/or GPS coordinates.
- the user may be prompted to enter a “CLLI” (Common Language Location Identifier) code 204 , a plat number 206 , an allocation area 208 , a street name 210 , and/or a number 212 .
- CLLI Common Language Location Identifier
- Exemplary embodiments may include a “pick street centerline” control button 214 that, when selected, allows the user to select street centerlines (from a map or menu of streets, for example).
- exemplary embodiments may pre-populate any of the location data fields.
- exemplary embodiments reduce human errors caused by, for example, an incorrect selection of a wire center or caused by incomplete location information.
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 may display or present corresponding latitude and longitude 216 information. Exemplary embodiments may then cause the graphical mapping to scroll to a location associated with the location information. The user then selects the “Next” control button 170 .
- FIG. 6 is another screenshot of the survey wizard dialog box 160 , according to more exemplary embodiments.
- An assignment data field 220 allows the user to assign the repair/recovery work to a particular person, department, division, team, or any other industry designation. The user may type or enter data in the assignment data field 220 , or the user may select an assignment control 222 that produces a drop down menu 224 of departments. The particular characteristics of the damaged facilities may determine which department (e.g., engineering or maintenance) is selected.
- department e.g., engineering or maintenance
- FIG. 7 illustrates more information that may be associated with the new survey, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- a tree trimming option 240 allows the user to specify whether tree limbs must be trimmed or removed when repairing the facilities.
- a power road block option 242 allows the user to specify whether hazardous electrical conditions or lines must be repaired.
- Tree removal crews for example, may be needed to remove fallen tree debris.
- cables, poles, buildings, windows, and equipment may be damaged by falling tree limbs.
- electrical crews may be needed to clear/repair down electrical lines and/or to repair high voltage equipment.
- Exemplary embodiments may be modified to specify other specialized crews, such as plumbing crews, highway/street repair crews, heavy equipment repair crews, crane and other specialized moving crews, machinery repair crews, and any other repair crews having specialized training, procedures, and/or equipment. Exemplary embodiments, then, allow the user to specify when specially-trained personnel, or even sub-contractors, may need to be summoned.
- a description data field 244 allows the user to enter or type any information that further identifies the new survey or repair. If an electrical utility company is responsible for the tree trimming or electrical repair, the survey wizard dialog box 160 may include data fields for specifying a name 246 of the power company, an identifying pole number 248 , and/or an identifying meter number 250 . The user then selects the “Next” control button 170 .
- FIGS. 8-10 illustrate still more information that may be associated with the new survey, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- the survey crew may identify the specific facility equipment or items that need repair.
- the user visually inspects the facilities.
- the user moves a cursor (not shown) and “clicks” or otherwise selects an Add control button 260 .
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 upon selection of the Add control button 260 , minimizes to fully reveal a detailed graphical mapping 262 of facilities.
- the graphical mapping 262 of facilities presents a map of some or all of the facilities associated with the chosen location information (as illustrated with reference to FIG. 5 ).
- exemplary embodiments map the wire center facilities associated with the location information (again, as illustrated in FIG. 5 ).
- the detailed graphical mapping 262 of facilities may be overlaid onto a map 264 of roads that corresponds to the location information.
- the user visually inspects the facilities and merely “clicks” or selects the items produced on the graphical mapping 262 of facilities that may need inspection and/or repair.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a listing 280 of items.
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 visually produces the listing 280 of items.
- the listing 280 of items includes a type 282 of facility item needing repair and an “IPID” (Internet Protocol Identification) number 284 associated with each facility item.
- IPID Internet Protocol Identification
- the IPID number 284 uniquely identifies each facility item.
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 may also include an action data field 286 .
- the action data field 286 explains what type of repair/recovery work is needed for each item in the listing 280 of items. That is, each facility item in the listing 280 of items corresponds to, or is associated with, its own action. A computerized machine may need to be reinitialized, a wear item may need replacement, a fluid reservoir may need refilling, or a water main may need sealing. Regardless, as the user selects the facility items that need attention, the user may also specify or select what repair action is needed. The user may type or enter the needed repair action into the action data field 286 . The user, however, may also select an action control 288 that produces a drop down menu of repair actions (not shown for simplicity).
- the repair action may correlate to the type 282 of facility item needing repair and/or to the IPID number 284 . That is, the permissible repair action may be sensitive to the type of facility item being repaired. Some repair actions may not be selectable or be unavailable for some facility items. Should the user decide to remove an item from the listing 280 of items, the user may select, highlight, or emphasize the desired item and select a Delete control button 290 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates annotation of the repair efforts.
- the user may add notes describing the repair or damage.
- a place note data field 300 allows the user annotate any item in the listing 280 of items.
- a note control 302 may produce a pre-defined drop down menu 304 of annotations.
- the drop down menu 304 of annotations illustrated in FIG. 10 is tailored to the communications industry.
- the drop down menu 304 of annotations then, lists pre-defined notes to explain why a communications facilities item needs repair or is out of service (“OOS”). Again, the drop down menu 304 of annotations may correlate to the action data field 286 .
- OOS out of service
- some notes in the drop down menu 304 of annotations may not be selectable or be otherwise unavailable for some repair actions.
- a place control button 306 illustrated in FIG. 9
- the contents of the place note data field 300 are stored in an annotation file.
- the contents of the place note data field 300 may also be overlaid onto the detailed graphical mapping 262 of facilities.
- repair personnel access the facilities survey the same surveyor's annotations are presented.
- the user selects the “Next” control button 170 .
- FIGS. 11-12 are screen shots that finalize the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 11 is a screen shot of a summary of the survey.
- the survey wizard dialog box 160 presents a summary listing 320 of facilities items that need repair. Each category or type of facilities equipment is listed, and exemplary embodiments tally or sum the number of items in each category that need repair.
- a Place Stamp control button 322 allows the user to stamp the survey, as FIG. 12 then illustrates.
- a digital survey stamp 324 is overlaid or placed onto the digital facilities survey, and the survey stamp 324 may visually display a unique survey identification number that is assigned to the facilities survey.
- the survey stamp 324 is then included in a survey sketch that is electronically sent to repair and/or recovery crews. Once the survey stamp 324 is completed, the user then selects a Finish control button 326 (illustrated in FIG. 11 ). Exemplary embodiments then create an electronic survey package of files that is electronically transmitted to a central storage repository (not shown).
- FIG. 13 depicts other possible operating environments for additional aspects of the exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 13 illustrates that the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may alternatively or additionally operate within various other devices 500 .
- FIG. 13 illustrates that the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may entirely or partially operate within a set-top box ( 502 ), a personal/digital video recorder (PVR/DVR) 504 , personal digital assistant (PDA) 506 , a Global Positioning System (GPS) device 508 , an interactive television 510 , a video-capable (e.g., Apple's iPhoneTM) phone 512 , a pager 514 , a cellular/satellite phone 516 , or any computer system and/or communications device utilizing a digital processor and/or a digital signal processor (DP/DSP) 518 .
- PVR/DVR personal/digital video recorder
- PDA personal digital
- the device 500 may also include watches, radios, vehicle electronics, clocks, printers, gateways, and other apparatuses and systems. Because the architecture and operating principles of the various devices 500 are well known, the hardware and software componentry of the various devices 500 are not further shown and described.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of mapping facilities data, according to even more exemplary embodiments.
- a geospatial facilities mapping database may be queried for mapping data and/or facilities data (Block 600 ).
- a selection of location information may be received that corresponds to a wire center (Block 602 ).
- a wire center data set, corresponding to the location information, is retrieved (Block 604 ).
- a graphical mapping of facilities information, overlaid onto a map of roads, is generated and displayed (Block 606 ). The graphical mapping may be scrolled to a location associated with the location information (Block 608 ).
- a selection is received to create a survey of facilities (Block 610 ).
- Another selection is received in the graphical mapping that indicates a facilities item needing repair (Block 612 ).
- a query is made for a name and facility information associated with the facilities item needing repair (Block 614 ).
- a control button may be displayed that, when selected, allows a user to select street centerlines and pre-populates wire center data fields that correspond to the street centerlines (Block 616 ).
- An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair (Block 618 ).
- Exemplary embodiments may be physically embodied on or in a computer-readable media.
- This computer-readable media may include CD-ROM, DVD, tape, cassette, floppy disk, memory card, and large-capacity disk (such as IOMEGA®, ZIP®, JAZZ®, and other large-capacity memory products (IOMEGA®, ZIP®, and JAZZ® are registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation, 1821 W. Iomega Way, Roy, Utah 84067, 801.332.1000, www.iomega.com).
- This computer-readable media may be distributed to end-subscribers, licensees, and assignees. These types of computer-readable media, and other types not mention here but considered within the scope of the exemplary embodiments.
- a computer program product comprises processor-executable instructions for mapping facilities data.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/901,607, filed Sep. 17, 2007, now issued as U.S. Patent X,XXX,XXX, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/852,182, filed Oct. 17, 2006 and entitled “Mobile Mapping Tool” (Attorney Docket 060398 Provisional), which relates to U.S. application Ser. No. 11/901,597, filed Sep. 17, 2007, and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,069,412 (Attorney Docket 060398), with both applications incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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- Exemplary embodiments generally relate to mapping of information and, more particularly, to mapping of facilities and equipment information for any industry.
- Accurate and simple facilities information may be difficult to obtain. Many industries maintain diverse and/or remote plants, operations, and equipment. Significant efforts and financial investments are made to maintain accurate information on these facilities and equipment. Still, though, the information may be difficult to access and to interpret. Different facilities may utilize different communications networks and equipment, thus complicating efforts to unify all the facilities information. Moreover, the volume of facilities and equipment information may be too difficult to access and effectively utilize. When personnel cannot obtain accurate facilities information, repair efforts may be delayed.
- In the communications industry, for example, there may be millions of different circuits. These circuits route calls and other Internet traffic throughout a city, state, and even the nation. When a circuit fails, or becomes congested, communications data must be rerouted to alternate circuits. Accurate and readily accessible information, then, must be maintained for all these circuit facilities. Sometimes, however, facility information is stored in a database that is unavailable or incompatible. When communications personnel have trouble accessing or sharing information, coordination of repair efforts is hampered and/or delayed. Whatever the industry, then, personnel must be able to quickly and easily obtain facilities and equipment information.
- Exemplary embodiments provide methods, systems, and products for surveying equipment, machinery, plants, and other facilities. The term “facilities” describes equipment, components, physical plants, and structures for any industry. Facilities data, describing the facilities, may be overlaid onto a map of roads to generate a graphical mapping. When this graphical mapping is displayed, a selection may be received to create a survey of the facilities. This survey may describe any facilities that need maintenance or repair, for any reason. Another selection of a facilities item needing repair may be received, and an action may be associated to the facilities item. An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair.
- More exemplary embodiments include a system for surveying facilities. The system includes means for generating a graphical mapping of facilities data overlaid onto a map of roads. The system also includes means for receiving a selection to create a survey of the facilities. This survey may describe any facilities that need maintenance or repair, for any reason. Another selection of a facilities item needing repair may be received, and an action may be associated to the facilities item. An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair.
- Still more exemplary embodiments include a computer program product for surveying facilities. The computer program product includes processor-executable instructions for generating a graphical mapping of facilities data overlaid onto a map of roads. When this graphical mapping is displayed, a selection may be received to create a survey of the facilities. This survey may describe any facilities that need maintenance or repair, for any reason. Another selection of a facilities item needing repair may be received, and an action may be associated to the facilities item. An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair.
- Other systems, methods, and/or computer program products according to exemplary embodiments will be, or will become, apparent to one with ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, and/or computer program products be included within this description, be within the scope of the claims, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
- These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the exemplary embodiments are better understood when the following Detailed Description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic illustrating an operating environment, according to exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic illustrating a more detailed operating environment, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 3 is a screenshot of a graphical user interface for creating a facilities survey, according to exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 4 is a screenshot of a survey wizard dialog box, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 5 is another screenshot of the survey wizard dialog box for associating information to the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 6 is another screenshot of the survey wizard dialog box for assigning a repair, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 7 illustrates more information that may be associated with the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIGS. 8-10 illustrate still more information that may be associated with the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIGS. 11-12 are screen shots that finalize the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments; -
FIG. 13 depicts other possible operating environments for additional aspects of the exemplary embodiments; and -
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of mapping facilities data, according to even more exemplary embodiments. - The exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. The exemplary embodiments may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
- Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating the exemplary embodiments. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named manufacturer.
- As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless expressly stated otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “includes,” “comprises,” “including,” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. Furthermore, “connected” or “coupled” as used herein may include wirelessly connected or coupled. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
- It will also be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first device could be termed a second device, and, similarly, a second device could be termed a first device without departing from the teachings of the disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic illustrating an operating environment, according to exemplary embodiments. A user'sdevice 100 communicates with aserver 102 via acommunications network 104. Although the user'sdevice 100 is generically shown, thedevice 100, as will be later explained, may be a computer, a radio, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cordless/cellular/IP phone, digital music player, or any other device. Theserver 102 has a processor 106 (e.g., “μP”), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other device that executes a server-side mapping application 108 stored inmemory 110, according to exemplary embodiments. The user'sdevice 100 may also have a processor 112 (e.g., “μP”), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other device that executes a client-side mapping application 114 stored inmemory 116. The user'sdevice 100 and/or theserver 102 may also communicate with amobile mapping database 118. Themobile mapping database 118 is illustrated as being locally stored in thememory 116 of theserver 102, yet themobile mapping database 118 may be remotely stored and accessed from any node or device in thecommunications network 104. The server-side mapping application 108 and/or the client-side mapping application 114 may cooperate to cause the user'sdevice 100 to generate agraphical user interface 120. Thegraphical user interface 120 is illustrated as being visually produced on adisplay device 122, yet thegraphical user interface 120 may also have audible features. As the following paragraphs will explain, the server-side mapping application 108 and/or the client-side mapping application 114 may be sets of processor-executable instructions that cooperate to cross-reference geographic mapping data with detailed facility data. The server-side mapping application 108 and the client-side mapping application 114 thus may operate in a client-server environment that supports object oriented technology, messaging, transactions, security, system management, and/or reporting. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be implemented in a client-based application, where all software and/or logic operate in a client device (e.g., the user's device 100). - Exemplary embodiments may include survey capabilities. These survey capabilities permit the user (at the user's device 100) to survey and/or to assess machinery, equipment, and other facilities. The server-
side mapping application 108, for example, may include a server-side survey module 124. The client-side mapping application 114 may also include a client-side survey module 126. The server-side survey module 124 and the client-side survey module 126 may be sets of processor-executable instructions that cooperate to assess facilities that may need repair. Exemplary embodiments, for example, may be used to assess facilities needing routine maintenance due to normal wear and tear. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be used to assess facilities that have been damaged by accident, by sabotage, or by storms, weather events, and other acts by God. - Exemplary embodiments may optionally have a “stand alone” operation.
FIG. 1 illustrates a networked operation in which the user'sdevice 100 communicates with theserver 102 to obtain real-time, or near real time, facilities data. Sometimes, however, a connection to the communications network 104 (and thus the server 102) is unavailable or is unwanted. Exemplary embodiments, then, permit the user to operate the client-side mapping application 114 (and/or the client-side survey module 126) using locally-stored facilities data. That is, the user'sdevice 100 may locally store facilities data in thememory 116, thus allowing the user (at the user's device 100) to survey facilities without the need for a network connection. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic illustrating a more detailed operating environment, according to more exemplary embodiments. Here the user (at the user's device 100) may interact with the client-side survey module 126 to access the server-side survey module 124 operating in theserver 102. Before the user may access the survey capabilities, the user may first navigate through one or more login and/or authentication procedures (e.g., username and password) to limit access to authorized users. When the user is authenticated, the user may then be presented with a home page or welcome screen. As the following paragraphs will explain, the user may then interact with the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 to assess the facilities needed maintenance and repair. - As the user assesses the facilities, exemplary embodiments may interact with
various databases 140. Thesedatabases 140 are queried to obtain information that is presented to the user at the user's device 100 (via thegraphical user interface 120 anddisplay device 122 illustrated inFIG. 1 ). A geospatialfacilities mapping database 142, for example, may be accessed when plotting and/or editing data in mapping environments. The geospatialfacilities mapping database 142, for example, may be a BENTLEY® POWERMAP® database (BENTLEY® and POWERMAP® are registered trademarks of Bentley Systems, Inc.). The geospatialfacilities mapping database 142 may include a master database that captures a facilities snapshot of a selected geographic area. This geographic area, for example, may include information for a selected communications circuit as well as information for other circuits within a given or selected radius or distance). Exemplary embodiments, however, may utilize any source, vendor, or provider of geographic facilities and/or mapping data. Amechanized survey database 144 stores electronic data that facilitates selection and input of constraints, controls, and/or automation features to improve the accuracy or detail of the selected circuit and associated network components, according to exemplary embodiments. Theserver 102 may also interact with any other databases (such as a generically designated remote database 146). According to exemplary embodiments, theseadditional databases 140 allow the client-side survey module 126, the server-side survey module 124, and/or themobile mapping database 118 to selectively access, manage, manipulate, and/or store detailed hardware and equipment information, facility location information, and mapping data. Theseadditional databases 140 are illustrated as being remotely located from theserver 102 and from the user'sdevice 100, yet any of theadditional databases 140 may be locally stored in the user'sdevice 100 and/or theserver 102. Theseadditional databases 140 are also known to those of ordinary skill in the art and, thus, not described in detail. - The user's
device 100 and theserver 102 are only simply illustrated. Because the architecture and operating principles of the user'sdevice 100 and theserver 102 are well known, the hardware and software components of these devices are not further shown and described. If the reader desires more details, the reader is invited to consult the following sources: ANDREW TANENBAUM, COMPUTER NETWORKS (4th edition 2003); WILLIAM STALLINGS, COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE: DESIGNING FOR PERFORMANCE (7th Ed. 2005); and DAVID - A. PATTERSON & JOHN L. HENNESSY, COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND DESIGN: THE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE INTERFACE (3rd. Edition 2004).
- Exemplary embodiments may be applied regardless of networking environment. The
communications network 104 may be a cable network operating in the radio-frequency domain and/or the Internet Protocol (IP) domain. Thecommunications network 104, however, may also include a distributed computing network, such as the Internet (sometimes alternatively known as the “World Wide Web”), an intranet, a local-area network (LAN), and/or a wide-area network (WAN). Thecommunications network 104 may include coaxial cables, copper wires, fiber optic lines, and/or hybrid-coaxial lines. Thecommunications network 104 may even include wireless portions utilizing any portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and any signaling standard (such as the I.E.E.E. 802 family of standards, GSM/CDMA/TDMA or any cellular standard, and/or the ISM band). The concepts described herein may be applied to any wireless/wireline communications network, regardless of physical componentry, physical configuration, or communications standard(s). -
FIGS. 3-12 are schematics further illustrating thegraphical user interface 120, according to more exemplary embodiments. As the above paragraphs explained, the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 queries themobile mapping database 118 to obtain information. The client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may also query theadditional databases 140 to obtain various other types of information. The client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 then assemble, compile, and/or format all this information for visual and/or audible presentation at the user's device 100 (via thedisplay device 122 illustrated inFIG. 1 ). The information, for example, is presented as thegraphical user interface 120, and various versions of thegraphical user interface 120 are illustrated inFIGS. 3-12 . Thegraphical user interfaces 120 illustrated inFIGS. 3-12 , however, are tailored to the communications industry. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be tailored to any industry or any service provider. That is, for example, exemplary embodiments may be adapted to survey and/or map facilities data with geographic mapping data for industrial facilities, private or public network facilities, water facilities, electric facilities, and road and highway departments. Exemplary embodiments, then, should not be limited to the communications industry. -
FIG. 3 , for example, is a screen shot of thegraphical user interface 120, according to exemplary embodiments. Here thegraphical user interface 120 may be produced by the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 (illustrated inFIG. 1 ). Thegraphical user interface 120, for example, may cause the display of a series of surveywizard dialog boxes 160. Each surveywizard dialog box 160 allows the user to survey and/or assess damaged or inoperative facilities. The surveywizard dialog box 160 may first allow the user to select and/or deselectsurvey options 162. The surveywizard dialog box 160, for example, presents a first option to create 164 a new survey, a second option to edit 166 an existing survey, or a third option to delete 168 a survey.FIG. 3 illustrates selection of the first option to create 164 a new survey, and the user then selects a “Next”control button 170. -
FIG. 4 is a screenshot of another surveywizard dialog box 160, according to exemplary embodiments.FIG. 4 illustrates different layers of data that may be displayed. Here, after the user selects the “Next” control button 170 (illustrated inFIG. 3 ), the user is presented with additional options for creating a new facilities survey. Asurveyors data field 180, for example, allows the user to enter or type the name(s) of field personnel (“Mike Smith and John Young”) who are performing the survey. Apriority data field 182 allows the user to enter or type a priority for the facilities survey. Additionally or alternatively, the user may select apriority control 184 that, when selected, produces a drop downmenu 186 for selecting priorities. In many industries, repair and/or recovery efforts may be prioritized. That is, some operations or equipment are higher priority and get repaired before lesser-priority operations. In the communications industry, for example,FIG. 3 illustrates various priorities for damaged facilities. Electrical power hazards are high priority repairs, while damaged poles and cables (e.g., a “pole and/or cable” option 188) may have a second priority. Whatever the industry, though, the drop downmenu 186 allows the user to indicate or specify a priority category for the new survey. -
FIG. 5 is another screenshot of the surveywizard dialog box 160, according to more exemplary embodiments. Here the user may enter, select, and/or otherwise associate additional information to the new survey. A stormname data field 200, for example, allows the user to select a name of a storm that may have caused damage to facilities. The client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124, for example, may have access to a storm name database (e.g., the generically designatedremote database 146 illustrated inFIG. 2 ). This storm name database, for example, may be derived from, or obtained from, the World Meteorological Organization and/or the United States National Weather Service. Astorm name control 202 allows the user to select the storm name from a drop down menu (not shown) of storm names. Because the World Meteorological Organization uses a new list of storm names for each calendar year, exemplary embodiments may automatically query for and obtain the latest listing for any past, current, or future year. The stormname data field 200, however, may be populated with any name or descriptor that the user chooses. The user, for example, may enter “January, 2007 ice storm,” “Apr. 23, 2007 wind event,” or “Mar. 3, 2007 heavy rains.” - The survey
wizard dialog box 160 may include location information. The location information is used to further identify and/or locate the facilities associated with the new survey. The location information may be any information that an industry uses to explain or describe a location. Some industries, for example, may use plant numbers, building and/or aisle numbers, equipment numbers, street addresses, mail codes, department numbers or codes, and/or GPS coordinates. In the communications industry, for example, the user may be prompted to enter a “CLLI” (Common Language Location Identifier)code 204, aplat number 206, anallocation area 208, astreet name 210, and/or anumber 212. Here, then, exemplary embodiments may allow the user to enter detailed information to precisely locate the new survey. Exemplary embodiments, alternatively, may include a “pick street centerline”control button 214 that, when selected, allows the user to select street centerlines (from a map or menu of streets, for example). As the user makes selections using the “pick street centerline”control button 214, exemplary embodiments may pre-populate any of the location data fields. Here, then, exemplary embodiments reduce human errors caused by, for example, an incorrect selection of a wire center or caused by incomplete location information. When or as the location information is selected, the surveywizard dialog box 160 may display or present corresponding latitude andlongitude 216 information. Exemplary embodiments may then cause the graphical mapping to scroll to a location associated with the location information. The user then selects the “Next”control button 170. -
FIG. 6 is another screenshot of the surveywizard dialog box 160, according to more exemplary embodiments. Anassignment data field 220 allows the user to assign the repair/recovery work to a particular person, department, division, team, or any other industry designation. The user may type or enter data in theassignment data field 220, or the user may select an assignment control 222 that produces a drop downmenu 224 of departments. The particular characteristics of the damaged facilities may determine which department (e.g., engineering or maintenance) is selected. -
FIG. 7 illustrates more information that may be associated with the new survey, according to more exemplary embodiments. Atree trimming option 240 allows the user to specify whether tree limbs must be trimmed or removed when repairing the facilities. A powerroad block option 242 allows the user to specify whether hazardous electrical conditions or lines must be repaired. Again, in many industries, specialized crews may be needed to facilitate repairs. Tree removal crews, for example, may be needed to remove fallen tree debris. In nearly all industries, cables, poles, buildings, windows, and equipment may be damaged by falling tree limbs. Similarly, electrical crews may be needed to clear/repair down electrical lines and/or to repair high voltage equipment. Exemplary embodiments may be modified to specify other specialized crews, such as plumbing crews, highway/street repair crews, heavy equipment repair crews, crane and other specialized moving crews, machinery repair crews, and any other repair crews having specialized training, procedures, and/or equipment. Exemplary embodiments, then, allow the user to specify when specially-trained personnel, or even sub-contractors, may need to be summoned. Adescription data field 244 allows the user to enter or type any information that further identifies the new survey or repair. If an electrical utility company is responsible for the tree trimming or electrical repair, the surveywizard dialog box 160 may include data fields for specifying aname 246 of the power company, an identifyingpole number 248, and/or an identifyingmeter number 250. The user then selects the “Next”control button 170. -
FIGS. 8-10 illustrate still more information that may be associated with the new survey, according to more exemplary embodiments. Here the survey crew may identify the specific facility equipment or items that need repair. As the field personnel perform the survey, the user visually inspects the facilities. When the user sees some facility item that needs attention or repair, the user moves a cursor (not shown) and “clicks” or otherwise selects an Add control button 260. According to exemplary embodiments, the surveywizard dialog box 160, upon selection of the Add control button 260, minimizes to fully reveal a detailedgraphical mapping 262 of facilities. Thegraphical mapping 262 of facilities presents a map of some or all of the facilities associated with the chosen location information (as illustrated with reference toFIG. 5 ). In the communications industry, for example, exemplary embodiments map the wire center facilities associated with the location information (again, as illustrated inFIG. 5 ). The detailedgraphical mapping 262 of facilities may be overlaid onto amap 264 of roads that corresponds to the location information. As the user performs the survey, the user visually inspects the facilities and merely “clicks” or selects the items produced on thegraphical mapping 262 of facilities that may need inspection and/or repair. -
FIG. 9 , then, illustrates a listing 280 of items. As the user selects facility items needing attention, exemplary embodiment automatically store and track the user's selections. The surveywizard dialog box 160, then, visually produces the listing 280 of items. The listing 280 of items includes atype 282 of facility item needing repair and an “IPID” (Internet Protocol Identification)number 284 associated with each facility item. In the communications industry, theIPID number 284 uniquely identifies each facility item. Exemplary embodiments, however, may be adapted to display any identifying information associated with the facility item designated for repair. - The survey
wizard dialog box 160 may also include anaction data field 286. Theaction data field 286 explains what type of repair/recovery work is needed for each item in thelisting 280 of items. That is, each facility item in thelisting 280 of items corresponds to, or is associated with, its own action. A computerized machine may need to be reinitialized, a wear item may need replacement, a fluid reservoir may need refilling, or a water main may need sealing. Regardless, as the user selects the facility items that need attention, the user may also specify or select what repair action is needed. The user may type or enter the needed repair action into theaction data field 286. The user, however, may also select anaction control 288 that produces a drop down menu of repair actions (not shown for simplicity). In the communications industry, the repair action may correlate to thetype 282 of facility item needing repair and/or to theIPID number 284. That is, the permissible repair action may be sensitive to the type of facility item being repaired. Some repair actions may not be selectable or be unavailable for some facility items. Should the user decide to remove an item from the listing 280 of items, the user may select, highlight, or emphasize the desired item and select aDelete control button 290. -
FIG. 10 illustrates annotation of the repair efforts. When the user selects, highlights, or otherwise emphasizes an item in thelisting 280 of items, the user may add notes describing the repair or damage. A placenote data field 300 allows the user annotate any item in thelisting 280 of items. Anote control 302 may produce a pre-defined drop downmenu 304 of annotations. The drop downmenu 304 of annotations illustrated inFIG. 10 is tailored to the communications industry. The drop downmenu 304 of annotations, then, lists pre-defined notes to explain why a communications facilities item needs repair or is out of service (“OOS”). Again, the drop downmenu 304 of annotations may correlate to theaction data field 286. That is, some notes in the drop downmenu 304 of annotations may not be selectable or be otherwise unavailable for some repair actions. When the user selects a place control button 306 (illustrated inFIG. 9 ), the contents of the placenote data field 300 are stored in an annotation file. The contents of the placenote data field 300 may also be overlaid onto the detailedgraphical mapping 262 of facilities. When repair personnel access the facilities survey, the same surveyor's annotations are presented. When the user has completed annotating the facilities items, the user then selects the “Next”control button 170. -
FIGS. 11-12 are screen shots that finalize the facilities survey, according to more exemplary embodiments.FIG. 11 is a screen shot of a summary of the survey. Here the surveywizard dialog box 160 presents a summary listing 320 of facilities items that need repair. Each category or type of facilities equipment is listed, and exemplary embodiments tally or sum the number of items in each category that need repair. A PlaceStamp control button 322 allows the user to stamp the survey, asFIG. 12 then illustrates. A digital survey stamp 324 is overlaid or placed onto the digital facilities survey, and the survey stamp 324 may visually display a unique survey identification number that is assigned to the facilities survey. The survey stamp 324 is then included in a survey sketch that is electronically sent to repair and/or recovery crews. Once the survey stamp 324 is completed, the user then selects a Finish control button 326 (illustrated inFIG. 11 ). Exemplary embodiments then create an electronic survey package of files that is electronically transmitted to a central storage repository (not shown). -
FIG. 13 depicts other possible operating environments for additional aspects of the exemplary embodiments.FIG. 13 illustrates that the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may alternatively or additionally operate within variousother devices 500.FIG. 13 , for example, illustrates that the client-side survey module 126 and/or the server-side survey module 124 may entirely or partially operate within a set-top box (502), a personal/digital video recorder (PVR/DVR) 504, personal digital assistant (PDA) 506, a Global Positioning System (GPS)device 508, aninteractive television 510, a video-capable (e.g., Apple's iPhone™)phone 512, apager 514, a cellular/satellite phone 516, or any computer system and/or communications device utilizing a digital processor and/or a digital signal processor (DP/DSP) 518. Thedevice 500 may also include watches, radios, vehicle electronics, clocks, printers, gateways, and other apparatuses and systems. Because the architecture and operating principles of thevarious devices 500 are well known, the hardware and software componentry of thevarious devices 500 are not further shown and described. If, however, the reader desires more details, the reader is invited to consult the following sources: LAWRENCE HARTE et al., GSM SUPERPHONES (1999); SIEGMUND REDL et al., GSM AND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS HANDBOOK (1998); and JOACHIM TISAL, GSM CELLULAR RADIO TELEPHONY (1997); the GSM Standard 2.17, formally known Subscriber Identity Modules, Functional Characteristics (GSM 02.17 V3.2.0 (1995-01))“; the GSM Standard 11.11, formally known as Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module—Mobile Equipment (Subscriber Identity Module—ME) interface (GSM 11.11 V5.3.0 (1996-07))”; MICHEAL ROBIN & MICHEL POULIN, DIGITAL TELEVISION FUNDAMENTALS (2000); JERRY WHITAKER AND BLAIR BENSON, VIDEO AND TELEVISION ENGINEERING (2003); JERRY WHITAKER, DTV HANDBOOK (2001); JERRY WHITAKER, DTV: THE REVOLUTION IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING (1998); and EDWARD M. SCHWALB, ITV HANDBOOK: TECHNOLOGIES AND STANDARDS (2004). -
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of mapping facilities data, according to even more exemplary embodiments. A geospatial facilities mapping database may be queried for mapping data and/or facilities data (Block 600). A selection of location information may be received that corresponds to a wire center (Block 602). A wire center data set, corresponding to the location information, is retrieved (Block 604). A graphical mapping of facilities information, overlaid onto a map of roads, is generated and displayed (Block 606). The graphical mapping may be scrolled to a location associated with the location information (Block 608). A selection is received to create a survey of facilities (Block 610). Another selection is received in the graphical mapping that indicates a facilities item needing repair (Block 612). A query is made for a name and facility information associated with the facilities item needing repair (Block 614). A control button may be displayed that, when selected, allows a user to select street centerlines and pre-populates wire center data fields that correspond to the street centerlines (Block 616). An electronic survey file is created that describes the facilities item needing repair (Block 618). - Exemplary embodiments may be physically embodied on or in a computer-readable media. This computer-readable media may include CD-ROM, DVD, tape, cassette, floppy disk, memory card, and large-capacity disk (such as IOMEGA®, ZIP®, JAZZ®, and other large-capacity memory products (IOMEGA®, ZIP®, and JAZZ® are registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation, 1821 W. Iomega Way, Roy, Utah 84067, 801.332.1000, www.iomega.com). This computer-readable media may be distributed to end-subscribers, licensees, and assignees. These types of computer-readable media, and other types not mention here but considered within the scope of the exemplary embodiments. A computer program product comprises processor-executable instructions for mapping facilities data.
- While the exemplary embodiments have been described with respect to various features, aspects, and embodiments, those skilled and unskilled in the art will recognize the exemplary embodiments are not so limited. Other variations, modifications, and alternative embodiments may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments.
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