Patent ID: 9177280
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: G01V,G06Q

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for integrating multiple elements of information relating to a locate and marking operation so as to provide an enhanced positive response to at least one first entity associated with requesting the locate and marking operation, the locate and marking operation performed by a locate technician in response to at least one locate request ticket and comprising applying, by the locate technician, at least one physical locate mark on ground, pavement, or other surface to indicate a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area, wherein at least a portion of the dig area is planned to be excavated or disturbed by an excavator during excavation activities, the apparatus comprising: a communication interface; a memory to store processor-executable instructions; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the communication interface and the memory, wherein upon execution of the processor-executable instructions by the at least one processor, the at least one processor: