Curbside Map Data Generation From Municipal Regulations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for generating and distributing curbside map data are time-consuming and prone to errors due to manual surveying, leading to inaccurate and outdated information.

Innovation Solution

A server-based system that automatically processes municipal regulation data to generate and distribute curbside map data, eliminating the need for manual surveying by utilizing accurate municipal regulation data as a 'source of truth'.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual surveying is used to collect curbside information, then field verification can be performed, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of curbside informationVSAvoidtime required for data collection

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses municipal regulation data as a authoritative source copy to generate curbside map data, eliminating the need for manual field copying/surveying. The system automatically extracts curbside information from municipal regulation databases and integrates it with map data, providing accurate information without time-consuming manual verification.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual surveying process with an automated computer-based system that retrieves, processes, and integrates municipal regulation data automatically. This substitution eliminates human effort in field surveying while maintaining data accuracy through systematic automated processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If manual surveying is used to update curbside information, then field verification can be performed, but the data becomes outdated as regulations change

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of curbside informationVSAvoidtimeliness of data distribution

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes a continuous automated process that regularly retrieves updated municipal regulation data and automatically regenerates curbside map data. This continuous operation ensures the data remains current with regulatory changes without requiring periodic manual surveying campaigns, maintaining both accuracy and timeliness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where curbside map data is automatically generated from municipal regulation data and distributed to client devices. The system can detect when regulations change and automatically updates the curbside information, creating a closed-loop feedback system that maintains data currency without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If manual surveying is used to collect curbside data, then field observation can be performed, but signs may be missed or overlooked

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompleteness of curbside informationVSAvoidcomplexity of data collection process

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of manually observing and recording curbside signs in the field, the system copies curbside regulation data directly from municipal regulation databases. This automated copying process ensures complete capture of all regulated curbside information without the human error of missing or overlooking signs during manual surveying.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS12613106B2Methods and systems for automatic generation and distribution of curbside map data

Publication Date: 2026.04.28 ARCADIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CANADA) INC

AI summary

Disclosed are methods and systems for automatic generation and distribution of curbside map data. A server receives municipal regulation data from an external source, and processes the municipal regulation data to generate curbside map data. The server also transmits a message conveying at least a portion (e.g. relevant portion based on request) of the curbside map data to a client computing device. By obtaining and processing the municipal regulation data, the curbside map data can be generated and distributed without time consuming and error prone disadvantages of manual surveying.