Dynamic Location Sharing via Periodic Updates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing geographic location sharing technologies provide static location information, which is not updated in real-time, making it less valuable for accurate positioning and reference.

Innovation Solution

A terminal equipped with a processor and storage medium that establishes communication through a social networking application to periodically acquire and send updated geographic location information to a target terminal, enabling real-time sharing of dynamic locations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If static geographic location information is shared, then the sharing process is simple, but the positioning accuracy and reference value deteriorate when users move

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of sharing processVSAvoidpositioning accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static location sharing mechanism into a dynamic one by implementing periodic location updates. The terminal automatically acquires and sends updated geographic location information at preset time intervals, enabling the shared location to dynamically track the user's movement while maintaining simple operation for the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic location information transmission by setting a preset time interval for acquiring and sending updated geographic location data. This periodic update mechanism ensures that location information remains current without requiring continuous manual intervention, balancing simplicity with accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Measurement precision

If real-time updated geographic location information is shared, then positioning accuracy improves, but the complexity of the sharing process increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidcomplexity of sharing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the terminal automatically performs location acquisition, update timing, and information transmission without user intervention. The system autonomously manages the periodic update process, reducing the perceived complexity for users while maintaining high positioning accuracy through continuous updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Loss of information

If periodic location updates are implemented, then the reference value of shared location information improves, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetimeliness of location informationVSAvoidenergy consumption of terminal
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent allows dynamic adjustment of the update interval parameter to balance information timeliness with energy consumption. By optimizing the preset time interval based on specific usage scenarios, the system can achieve acceptable location accuracy while minimizing battery drain, adapting the update frequency to match actual needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10237692B2Systems, devices, and methods for sharing geographic location
Publication Date: 2019.03.19 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides system and methods for a sharing geographic location. A local terminal may be configured to display a map interface including a graphic indicator. The graphic indicator may correspond to a remote geographic location of a remote terminal. The local terminal may be further configured to receive a selection signal directed at the graphic indicator to track the remote terminal. In response to the signal, the local terminal may repeatedly receive a geographic location information update corresponding to the remote terminal. The geographic location information update may include an updated geographic location of the remote terminal. In addition, the local terminal may update a travel route indicative of a path between the updated geographic location of the remote terminal and a target geographic location. The terminal may display the travel route on the map interface in real time.