IP Library Granted Patent US 12,039,230
Granted Patent B2
US 12,039,230 · App. 17/140,553 · Granted Jul 16, 2024

Systems and methods for coordinating initiation, preparing, vetting, scheduling, constructing, and implementing a power plant implementation

Inventor: Lee Priest (Charlotte, NC)
Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
G06F30/13B64C39/024G06Q50/08G06T17/05H04W4/24
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Patent No.
US 12,039,230
App. No.
17/140,553
Granted
Jul 16, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method for constructing and implementing a power plant at a telecommunications site is disclosed. The method includes receiving data responsive to an initial site visit with the data representing field conditions of the telecommunications site. The method also includes generating a model of the existing infrastructure and generating a model of the power plant and inserting the model of the power plant into the model of the existing infrastructure. The method further includes obtaining a bill of materials for the power plant and validating the bill of materials based on the model of the power plant combined with the model of the telecommunications site and identifying type, quantity, and location of materials for acquisition. The method also includes developing a project plan for the power plant at least partially based on the model.

Claims (28)

1. A method for constructing and implementing a power plant at a telecommunications site, the method comprising:

receiving data responsive to an initial site visit with the data representing field conditions of the telecommunications site, the data capture including utilizing one or more of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a satellite, a camera apparatus, and a telescoping apparatus for capturing one or more of photos and videos of existing infrastructure of the telecommunications site selected to receive and interface with the power plant;

generating a digital model of the existing infrastructure selected to receive and interface with the power plant;

generating a digital model of the power plant and inserting the digital model of the power plant into the digital model of the existing infrastructure;

obtaining a bill of materials for the power plant and validating the bill of materials based on the digital model of the power plant combined with the digital model of the telecommunications site;

identifying type, quantity, and location of materials for acquisition; and

developing a project plan for the power plant at least partially based on the digital model.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data is associated with a location for the power plant within the telecommunications site, and wherein the location is in at least one of a shelter, a cabinet housing, and supporting telecommunications equipment of the telecommunications site.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the type, the quantity, and the location of materials and acquiring the materials includes building a logistics plan for acquiring the materials and allocating the materials to sub-contractors.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein coordinating the utilities for the power plant with the utility providers includes validating the utility connection points and requirements against one of the model of the existing infrastructure with the model of the power plant and construction documents validated against the model of the existing infrastructure with the model of the power plant.

5. The method of claim 1 , further includes performing one or more audits of the power plant.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein each audit includes generating a digital 3D model of a current implementation of the power plant based on data that includes one or more of photos and video of the power plant.

7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the one or more audits includes verifying that a torque mark is present at each connection of components of the power plant based on the 3D model.

8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the one or more audits includes verifying a hardware configuration of components of the power plant based on the 3D model.

9. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer readable code stored thereon for programming a computer for a power plant via steps comprising:

receiving data responsive to an initial site visit with the data representing field conditions of the telecommunications site, the data capture including utilizing one or more of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a satellite, a camera apparatus, and a telescoping apparatus for capturing one or more of photos and videos of existing infrastructure of the telecommunications site selected to receive and interface with the power plant;

generating a digital model of the existing infrastructure selected to receive and interface with the power plant;

generating a digital model of the power plant and inserting the model of the power plant into the model of the existing infrastructure;

obtaining a bill of materials for the power plant and validating the bill of materials based on the digital model of the power plant combined with the digital model of the telecommunications site;

identifying type, quantity, and location of materials for acquisition; and

developing a project plan for the power plant at least partially based on the digital model.

10. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein the data is associated with a location for the power plant within the telecommunications site, and wherein the location is in at least one of a shelter, a cabinet housing, and supporting telecommunications equipment of the telecommunications site.

11. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , identifying the type, the quantity, and the location of materials and acquiring the materials includes building a logistics plan for acquiring the materials and allocating the materials to sub-contractors.

12. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein coordinating the utilities for the power plant with the utility providers includes validating the utility connection points and requirements against one of the model of the existing infrastructure with the model of the power plant and construction documents validated against the model of the existing infrastructure with the model of the power plant.

13. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , further includes performing one or more audits of the power plant.

14. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 13 , wherein each audit includes generating a digital 3D model of a current implementation of the power plant based on data that includes one or more of photos and video of the power plant.

15. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 14 , wherein the one or more audits includes verifying that a torque mark is present at each connection of components of the power plant based on the 3D model.

16. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 14 , wherein the one or more audits includes verifying a hardware configuration of components of the power plant based on the 3D model.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 24, 2026
From: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT
To: ETAK SYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 074818/0664 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 20, 2026
From: ETAK SYSTEMS, LLC
To: AQUARIAN CREDIT FUNDING LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 075246/0859 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 22, 2021
From: ETAK SYSTEMS, LLC
To: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 056003/0641 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 4, 2021
From: PRIEST, LEE
To: ETAK SYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 054800/0017 →
Continuity (18)
Continuation In Part 16881623 · May 22, 2020
Continuation In Part 16881510 · May 22, 2020
Continuation In Part 16881565 · May 22, 2020
Continuation In Part 16861537 · Apr 29, 2020
Continuation In Part 16750301 · Jan 23, 2020
Continuation In Part 15968131 · May 1, 2018
Continuation In Part 15926533 · Mar 20, 2018
Continuation In Part 15898695 · Feb 19, 2018
Continuation In Part 15877555 · Jan 23, 2018
Continuation In Part 15815786 · Nov 17, 2017
Continuation In Part 15675930 · Aug 14, 2017
Continuation In Part 15283699 · Oct 3, 2016
Continuation In Part 15241239 · Aug 19, 2016
Continuation In Part 15235686 · Aug 12, 2016
Continuation In Part 15168503 · May 31, 2016
Continuation In Part 15160890 · May 20, 2016
Continuation In Part 14685720 · Apr 14, 2015
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