Geofence Network Mapping With IP-to-Location Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing geo-routing and geo-casting protocols fail to accurately link network topologies to geographical locations, leading to gross errors due to misconfiguration and inability to verify network positions based on observations.
Innovation Solution
A space-network model that binds Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to physical locations using a combination of a directed graph, topological space, and physical topography, allowing for precise 3D geographical location determination and network protocol that automatically associates every locational point with a unique IPv6 address, enabling precise location-based services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing geo-routing and geo-casting protocols are used to link network topologies to geographical locations, then network communication can be established, but gross errors occur due to misconfiguration and inability to verify network positions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where mobile devices continuously report their observed geographical locations and network identifiers back to the server. The server uses this feedback to verify and update the mapping between network topologies and geographical locations, thereby eliminating gross errors and misconfigurations through continuous validation and correction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional manual configuration and verification methods with an automated observation-based system. Mobile devices automatically observe and report their locations, and the system automatically updates the network-geography mapping, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing human error.
2Measurement precision
If a space-network model binding IP addresses to physical locations is implemented, then precise location information can be obtained, but system complexity increases due to the need for directed graphs, topological spaces, and physical topography integration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary that manages the complex space-network model and its mapping to physical locations. The server acts as a mediator between the abstract mathematical model (directed graphs, topological spaces) and the concrete mobile devices, handling the complexity centrally while keeping individual devices relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal space-network model that can represent various types of network topologies and geographical locations through a unified mathematical framework. This universal model can handle different network configurations, location types, and service requirements through a single consistent approach, reducing the need for multiple specialized systems.
3Measurement precision
If mobile devices continuously update their observed locations and network identifiers, then accurate location-based services can be provided, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic updates where mobile devices report their location and network identifier observations at regular intervals rather than continuously. This periodic action maintains adequate location accuracy for most applications while significantly reducing the energy consumption associated with constant transmission and processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses partial action by only updating location information when certain conditions are met, such as when the device moves to a new network area or when a threshold time interval has elapsed. This approach provides sufficient location accuracy for location-based services without the excessive energy consumption of continuous updates.
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AI summary
Systems, methods and devices for location-based services are disclosed in the present invention. A multiplicity of network devices, a database, and a server platform in network-based communication. The database stores a space-network model binding IP addresses and physical locations. The server platform is operable to generate at least one geofence in the space-network model and specify entitlements for the location-based services within the at least one geofence. The at least one geofence and specific entitlement are stored to the database. The multiplicity of network devices are configured to learn the space-network model and the at least one geofence and perform tasks based on the entitlements specified for the location-based services within the at least one geofence.