Beacon Management System for Location Error Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Beacons often provide irrelevant information due to improper updating of topographical information, especially when moved or when topology changes occur without updating, leading to location errors.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for managing beacons that involve receiving beacon signals at different times, identifying location errors based on movement information, distance comparisons, and inter-floor differences, and updating beacon information using a server to ensure accurate positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If beacons are freely moved or topology changes occur without updating topographical information, then beacon mobility and adaptability are improved, but location accuracy and information relevance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors beacon signals and terminal movement information, then feeds back location error identification results to update topographical information. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that beacon mobility is maintained while location accuracy is continuously corrected through automated updates based on actual beacon positions and terminal movement patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary identification of location errors by comparing beacon signal reception data with stored topographical information before providing services. By detecting potential location errors in advance and updating topographical data proactively, the system prevents inaccurate information delivery while maintaining beacon mobility.
2Device complexity
If topographical information is not updated after beacon movement or topology changes, then system complexity and update requirements are reduced, but information relevance and service accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies location errors and updates topographical information without requiring manual intervention. By using terminal movement information and beacon signal data to self-correct topographical records, the system maintains information relevance while minimizing operational complexity and update overhead.
Solution Approach 2:
Automated feedback loops continuously compare actual beacon positions with stored topographical information, triggering updates only when discrepancies are detected. This selective feedback mechanism maintains information relevance while reducing unnecessary system complexity by updating only when needed.
3Productivity
If beacon signals are received and processed without location error identification, then processing speed is improved, but service accuracy and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs partial location error identification only for beacon signals that show discrepancies between expected and actual positions based on terminal movement data. By applying location verification selectively rather than universally, the system maintains high processing speed for normal cases while ensuring service accuracy when potential errors are detected.
Data Source
AI summary
A beacon managing method is provided. The method includes receiving a first beacon signal from a first beacon at a first time; receiving a second beacon signal from a second beacon at a second time; and identifying a location error of at least one of the first beacon and the second beacon, based on first movement information of a terminal between the first time and the second time.