3D Map Segmentation for Height-Aware Flying Object Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional three-dimensional map data utilization is limited, particularly for managing routing of flying objects outside the visual range, necessitating a solution that enhances the use of height direction information.

Innovation Solution

The method involves dividing three-dimensional map data into predetermined spaces and assigning identification information to each space, focusing on both horizontal and vertical dimensions, allowing for efficient management and utilization of high-precision map data for flying objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If three-dimensional map data is used for managing routing of flying objects, then the range of application is expanded, but the complexity of data structure and identification increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverange of applicationVSAvoiddata structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The three-dimensional map data is divided into multiple three-dimensional spaces (e.g., vertical layers or zones) with assigned identification information. This segmentation allows flying objects to be routed in specific spatial segments, expanding application range while managing complexity through structured division of the three-dimensional space into manageable units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If three-dimensional map data is divided into predetermined spaces with identification information, then the ease of operation for routing management is improved, but the processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverouting management convenienceVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The three-dimensional map data is pre-divided into predetermined spaces with identification information assigned before actual routing operations. This preliminary structuring of space and identification enables easier routing management during operation, as the framework is already established and ready for use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Device complexity

If conventional two-dimensional region IDs are used for three-dimensional map display, then the simplicity of the identification system is maintained, but the ability to manage flying object routing is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification system simplicityVSAvoidflying object routing capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The identification system is extended from two-dimensional regions to three-dimensional spaces by adding the height or vertical dimension. This dimensional expansion enables the identification system to handle flying object routing while maintaining the familiar ID assignment approach, thus preserving simplicity while gaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS20250278893A1Information processing method, program, and information processing apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.09.04 DYNAMIC MAP PLATFORM CO LTD
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AI summary

An information processing method is provided, which is executed by an information processing apparatus including a processor, and the processor acquires three-dimensional map data (S102), divides the three-dimensional map data into predetermined three-dimensional spaces (S104), and assigns identification information to each of the divided three-dimensional spaces (S106).