Geolocation Device Contextual Data Export
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable computing devices generate overwhelming amounts of location data, requiring a solution to effectively record, associate contextual information, and export this data in a format usable by external applications for enhanced geolocation services.
Innovation Solution
An electronic geolocation device with a processor configured to execute a geolocation application that periodically records location data from a sensor, associates contextual data, and exports it in a native format to external applications like calendar apps, enabling rich travel logging functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If location data is continuously recorded with high frequency, then measurement precision and data completeness are improved, but the quantity of data generated becomes overwhelming and difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential and relevant location data points needed for specific purposes (such as trip boundaries, significant location changes) rather than continuously recording all location data. This selective extraction reduces the overall volume of data while maintaining the precision needed for meaningful geolocation services.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different data recording strategies to different spatial and temporal contexts. For example, it records location data at higher frequency when the device is moving or during active trips, and at lower frequency or not at all when stationary. This local differentiation optimizes data quality where needed while reducing overall data volume.
2Loss of information
If contextual data is extensively associated with location data, then information completeness and service quality are improved, but device complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal data structure and service framework that can handle multiple types of contextual data (calendar events, contacts, photos, videos) through a common architecture. This multi-functional approach allows the system to associate various contextual information types without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same underlying mechanisms serve multiple purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary services and data structures that mediate between raw location data and various contextual data types. These intermediaries (such as trip detection services, event association services) simplify the complexity by providing standardized interfaces and processing layers, making the overall system more manageable despite handling diverse contextual information.
3Adaptability or versatility
If location data is exported in multiple formats for different applications, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity and processing overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates simplified copies or representations of location data in different formats suitable for various applications (such as calendar applications, mapping services, media players). Rather than implementing complex conversion logic for each target application, the system generates appropriate format copies based on the intended use, reducing the complexity of the export mechanism while maintaining broad compatibility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If geolocation services are enhanced with multiple features, then functionality and user value are improved, but ease of operation and user burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the geolocation system automatically detects trips, associates relevant contextual data, and organizes information without requiring extensive user configuration or intervention. The system autonomously determines when trips occur, what locations are significant, and how to integrate data with calendar and media applications, thereby enhancing functionality while maintaining ease of operation.
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AI summary
The present specification provides an electronic geolocation device comprising a location sensor and a geolocation application configured to record location data associated with said device. The device further includes a processor configured to receive the location data and to associate the location data with contextual data, and to export the location data and contextual data in a data format native to an external application.