Blockchain Supply Chain Location Data Collection via Attachment Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in effectively collecting location data for distributed items such as food, automobiles, and appliances, as users do not see a direct benefit in providing this data.
Innovation Solution
A supply chain management system utilizing blockchain technology to manage trading records and collect location data by associating it with attachment information distributed along with the items, and acquiring reference requests and requester information to facilitate data collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users are asked to provide location data for distributed items, then location data collection improves, but user burden and resistance increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically collects location data from the user's terminal device without requiring manual input. The acquisition unit obtains location information from the terminal's positioning functions (GPS,基站定位, etc.) in the background, eliminating the need for users to manually provide data while still achieving comprehensive collection
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediate system comprising a terminal device and information processing device that mediates between the user and the data collection goal. The terminal device acts as an intermediary that automatically extracts location data from the item's attachment information and transmits it to the information processing device, reducing direct user burden
2Loss of information
If location data is collected without providing benefits to users, then data collection cost is low, but user cooperation and data quality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where users receive facility search services and information in exchange for providing location data. The information processing device uses the collected location data to provide personalized facility recommendations and search results, creating a positive feedback loop that encourages continued data provision
Solution Approach 2:
The collected location data serves multiple purposes: it enables facility search services for users, provides analytics for businesses, and supports various information processing functions. This multi-functionality increases the perceived value for users while maximizing the utility of the collected data
3Loss of information
If attachment information is distributed with every item, then traceability and data association improve, but information storage requirements and distribution costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential location data from the attachment information for storage and processing, while the full attachment information remains distributed with the item. The information processing device selectively acquires and stores only the location coordinates and relevant identifiers needed for traceability, reducing storage requirements while maintaining traceability functionality
Data Source
AI summary
A method of processing information related to a distributed item includes generating attachment information and acquiring a reference request and requester information. The attachment information is associated with history information accumulated for the distributed item and is to be distributed along with the distributed item. The reference request is made for a reference to the history information using the attachment information attached to the distributed item. The requester information contains at least location data of a requester terminal that made the reference request.