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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2023
Applicant:
Seescan, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Inventor:
Mark S. Olsson, La Jolla, CA (US);
Assignee:
SeeScan, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01C 3/02 (2006.01); G01C 21/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01C 21/3848 (2020.08); G01C 3/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods for mapping utility lines in utility potholing operations are disclosed. Pothole mapping apparatuses, systems, and methods may be employed in utility locator devices and utility locating systems to map potholed utility lines. Data generated via pothole mapping may be used to calibrate utility depth measurements in utility locator devices and systems. Further, information revealed about utility lines during potholing procedures may be used to train neural networks and utilize artificial intelligence in generating predictions regarding the positions and characteristics of utility lines.