Dynamic Image Update System for Place of Interest
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital images of places of interest are not useful for determining current conditions as they are fixed in time and do not reflect real-time or future conditions, making them unreliable for assessing current crowd levels or other dynamic situations.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows users to request and obtain updated digital images of places of interest by informing location-aware users in the vicinity to capture and share new images, which are then provided to the requester in near-real time, using a computer-implemented method and a machine-readable medium with instructions for processing and displaying these updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If static digital images are used to represent places of interest, then image availability and storage efficiency are improved, but image timeliness and reliability for current conditions deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static image storage system into a dynamic one by implementing real-time image capture and update mechanisms. Users can request current images of places of interest, and the system dynamically retrieves or captures updated images from location-aware devices, ensuring the images reflect current conditions rather than remaining static over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where users can request updated images, and the system responds by providing current images from the location. This feedback loop ensures continuous updates and maintains image reliability for current conditions, addressing the timeliness issue of static images.
2Loss of information
If a user pool continuously provides updated images, then image freshness and comprehensiveness are improved, but system complexity and coordination requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to voluntarily participate in providing updated images by using their own location-aware devices. Users self-serve by capturing and uploading images when they are near places of interest, eliminating the need for complex centralized coordination while ensuring continuous image updates and comprehensive visual information coverage.
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AI summary
A system and method is disclosed for requesting and obtaining an updated digital image for a place of interest. A system may be configured to provide, for display to a first user, a representation of a place of interest and a user interface for requesting an updated image of the place of interest. The first user may use the user interface to request a recent image of the place of interest. On receiving the request, a determination may be made whether a second user is in an area related to the place of interest. On determining a second user is in the area, the second user is informed of the request. The second user may then respond by capturing a new image for the place of interest and providing the new image to the system. On receiving the new image from the second user, the representation may be updated with the new image and made available for display to the first user.