Dynamic Geo-fence Creation for GPS Tracker Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing GPS tracking systems are limited by the requirement for pre-configured geo-fences and restrict the number of locations that can be monitored, leaving objects unprotected when they are at non-predetermined or frequently visited locations, such as shopping malls or sales call locations.
Innovation Solution
The system allows for the dynamic creation of geo-fences through manual user input via a mobile application or physical button, and automatically determines when a GPS tracker device has been stationary for a predetermined period to create a geo-fence, enabling notifications when the device or associated object crosses the newly created boundary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If pre-configured geo-fences are used in known GPS tracking systems, then notification functionality is provided for monitored locations, but the number of monitorable locations is limited and objects remain unprotected at non-predetermined locations
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static pre-configured geo-fences to dynamic geo-fences that are automatically created based on the tracker's movement patterns. The geo-fence radius and center point are dynamically determined based on the stationary period detection and movement distance calculations, allowing the system to adapt to any location without pre-configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically creates geo-fences without requiring user configuration or intervention. The tracker device itself performs the geo-fence creation by detecting when it has been stationary for a predetermined period and automatically establishing the geo-fence parameters based on its own movement data, eliminating the need for manual setup.
2Ease of operation
If manual user input is required to create geo-fences, then user control is maintained, but ease of operation is reduced due to configuration steps
Solution Approach 1:
The tracker device automatically detects when it has been stationary for a predetermined period and autonomously creates geo-fences without requiring any user input or configuration steps. The system uses its own movement data to determine geo-fence parameters and automatically initiates the notification functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of stationary periods and automatically prepares geo-fence parameters before notification is needed. By detecting stationary conditions in advance and pre-calculating geo-fence parameters, the system ensures immediate notification capability without requiring user configuration at the moment of need.
3Reliability
If a limited number of pre-configured geo-fences are permitted, then system complexity is reduced, but the ability to protect objects at frequently visited locations is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates geo-fences dynamically based on the tracker's actual movement patterns and stationary periods rather than relying on a fixed set of pre-configured locations. This ensures that protection coverage automatically adapts to wherever the tracked object actually goes, including frequently visited locations that were not predetermined.
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AI summary
Systems and methods with automatic radius cross notification for a GPS tracker are provided. Some methods can include receiving user input requesting a dynamic creation of a geo-fence, and, responsive thereto, creating the geo-fence. Some methods can include determining when a GPS tracker device has been stationary for a predetermined period of time, and responsive thereto, dynamically creating a geo-fence.