Autonomous Navigation Path Generation for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack efficient navigation methods for both predetermined and impromptu paths, leading to increased user input requirements, power consumption, and reduced battery life.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device that generates impromptu paths based on environmental characteristics and efficiently navigates both predetermined and impromptu paths, reducing the number of inputs needed to reach a destination and conserving power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If traditional navigation methods are used requiring multiple user inputs, then destination can be reached, but power consumption increases and battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device automatically determines navigation paths and executes navigation actions without requiring continuous user input. The system self-manages the navigation process by monitoring device location, comparing it with stored path information, and autonomously executing path following actions, thereby reducing power consumption associated with frequent user interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-stores multiple navigation paths and destination information in advance. When navigation is needed, the device retrieves and executes pre-planned paths without requiring users to input detailed directions, thus reducing the number of inputs needed while maintaining ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If multiple user inputs are required for navigation, then precise destination control is achieved, but user experience deteriorates and battery life reduces
Solution Approach 1:
The navigation system operates autonomously by continuously monitoring device location through sensors, comparing current position with stored path data, and automatically executing navigation actions. This self-service approach eliminates the need for frequent user inputs, improving user experience while reducing battery consumption associated with manual navigation control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where device location is monitored, compared with target destination, and navigation actions are adjusted automatically. This feedback mechanism ensures precise destination control while minimizing user input requirements, thereby extending battery life.
3Productivity
If manual navigation control is used, then user control precision is maintained, but power usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical navigation control with automated electronic control. Sensors continuously monitor device location and automatically execute navigation based on stored path information, eliminating the need for manual user inputs and significantly reducing power usage associated with manual control operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The navigation system performs self-monitoring and self-correction by continuously tracking device position through sensors and automatically adjusting navigation actions to stay on the optimal path. This autonomous operation improves navigation efficiency while minimizing power consumption compared to manual control methods.
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, an electronic device navigates and/or travels using predetermined paths and/or impromptu paths. In some embodiments, the electronic device generates the impromptu paths based on characteristics, criteria, and/or factors relating to the environment of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device outputs indications of impromptu paths to be used for navigating and/or traveling.