Collaborative Travel Route Information Presentation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing navigation systems often distract drivers by providing unnecessary information beyond route guidance, while passengers may benefit from additional details about points of interest along a route.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for collaborative information presentation, where primary route-guidance information is displayed on a first device, and ancillary information, including detailed point-of-interest information, is displayed on a second device, allowing for dynamic updates based on location data and optional waypoint requests.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If additional information beyond route guidance is provided on the navigation device, then passenger information needs are met, but driver distraction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the navigation information into two segments: primary route guidance information displayed on the driver's device and ancillary detailed information (points of interest, attractions, dining) displayed on the passenger's device. This segmentation allows each user to receive appropriate information without distraction to the driver.
Solution Approach 2:
The passenger's device acts as an intermediary that receives location information from the driver's device and processes detailed ancillary information separately. This mediator approach allows comprehensive information processing without burdening the driver's interface.
2Loss of information
If comprehensive route information is provided on a single device, then all information needs are met, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The navigation system is segmented into two functional components distributed across two devices: the driver's device handles primary navigation functions while the passenger's device handles detailed information display. This distributes system complexity across multiple devices rather than concentrating it in one device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a multi-functional navigation solution where the driver's device provides core navigation capabilities and the passenger's device provides enhanced information display capabilities. Together they form a universal navigation system that handles multiple information needs without requiring one device to do everything.
3Loss of information
If detailed point-of-interest information is provided continuously, then passenger satisfaction increases, but information processing load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system updates ancillary information periodically based on the vehicle's location rather than continuously. Location information is received at the driver's device and triggers updates to the passenger's device only when relevant changes occur, reducing unnecessary processing while maintaining information freshness.
Solution Approach 2:
The passenger's device automatically receives and processes location information and ancillary information without requiring manual requests. The system self-manages the information flow based on location data, reducing the processing burden by only generating updates when location changes trigger new information needs.
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AI summary
Provided herein is a method, apparatus and computer program product for the collaborative presentation of information relating to a travel route. In particular, the method may include providing for display of primary information on a display of a first device, providing for display of ancillary of information on a display of a second device, receiving location information at the first device, and updating the ancillary information provided for display on the display of the second device in response to receiving the location information at the first device. The primary information may include route-guidance information for a route. The ancillary information may include information associated with the route. The ancillary information may include additional information relative to the primary information. The ancillary information may include point-of-interest information along the route.