Beacon Location Transmission for Sensor Target Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional detection sensors face challenges in accurately determining the location of a target of interest due to issues with sensing technology, leading to uncertainties in location-based measurements.
Innovation Solution
A beacon system is introduced, where a beacon transmits its location information to a sensor, allowing the sensor to calculate a more accurate target location by combining the beacon's location with its own measurements, using GPS or other locator devices and transmitters to enhance location determination accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional detection sensors are used to determine target location, then the system is simple, but the measurement precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
A beacon is introduced as an intermediary element between the detection sensor and the target. The beacon transmits its known location information to the sensor, enabling the sensor to use this reference point to improve its target location calculations. This intermediary provides the additional spatial reference needed to enhance measurement precision without requiring complex modifications to the sensor itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The beacon's location information is determined and transmitted in advance before the actual target detection occurs. This preliminary establishment of a known reference point allows the sensor to perform more accurate triangulation or trilateration calculations when detecting the target, improving measurement precision without adding complexity to the detection process itself.
2Measurement precision
If beacon location transmission is added to improve target location accuracy, then measurement precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional components: a beacon unit that handles location determination and transmission, and a sensor unit that performs detection. This segmentation allows the beacon to be a simple, dedicated device whose sole function is to transmit location information, while the sensor focuses on detection. The division of functions improves target location accuracy without requiring either component to be overly complex.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach improves the accuracy of target location determination by providing correction factors for sensor measurements, enabling more precise geographical calculations of targets through triangulation or trilateration methods.
Implementation Method 1
a GPS receiver device operable to receive information from one or more GPS satellites to determine the location of the beacon
Implementation Method 2
one or more transmitters operable to transmit the information to the sensor
Data Source
AI summary
According to one embodiment of the present invention, determining the location of a target of interest includes determining a beacon location of the beacon. The beacon location is transmitted to a sensor. The sensor is operable to determine a sensor location of the sensor. The sensor is further operable to determine a target location of the target according to the beacon location and the sensor location. The target location is distinct from the beacon location.