Geomagnetic Information Update via Terminal Sensing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for updating geomagnetic information are inefficient as they require manual re-collection of data each time the information changes, leading to low update efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method where a terminal transmits real-time geomagnetic and location assistance information to a server, which determines if the corresponding geographical location's information is invalid and updates it automatically in a prestored correspondence, eliminating the need for manual re-collection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual re-collection of geomagnetic information is performed each time the information changes, then the accuracy of geomagnetic information can be maintained, but the update efficiency becomes low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of geomagnetic informationVSAvoidupdate efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal automatically performs geomagnetic information collection and transmission during normal positioning operations, eliminating the need for manual technician intervention. The system self-updates by utilizing the terminal's own sensing capabilities and communication functions, thereby maintaining accuracy while significantly improving update efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The server receives geomagnetic information from the terminal and automatically updates the correspondence when changes are detected. This feedback mechanism ensures that accurate geomagnetic information is maintained through continuous monitoring and automatic updates based on real-time data from the terminal

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If manual re-collection of geomagnetic information is performed, then updated information can be obtained, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevalidity of geomagnetic informationVSAvoidtime for updating information
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal continuously collects and transmits geomagnetic information during normal positioning operations before manual updates are needed. This preliminary action ensures that updated information is already available in the server's correspondence, eliminating the time delay associated with manual re-collection when information validity needs to be maintained

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If automatic update method is implemented, then update efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveupdate efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal utilizes its existing positioning and sensing functions to simultaneously perform geomagnetic information collection, validation, and transmission. By making the terminal multi-functional, the system achieves automatic updates without adding significant complexity, as the terminal already possesses the necessary hardware and software capabilities for these additional functions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11194781B2Method, apparatus and system for updating geomagnetic information
Publication Date: 2021.12.07 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of present disclosure disclose a method for updating geomagnetic information performed at a computing device, which belong to the field of electronic technologies. The method includes: receiving target geomagnetic information and target location assistance information that are transmitted by a terminal during positioning; determining a target geographical location corresponding to the target location assistance information in a case that geomagnetic information corresponding to a current geographical location of the terminal is invalid; and updating geomagnetic information corresponding to the target geographical location according to the target geomagnetic information in a prestored correspondence between a geographical location and geomagnetic information. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, efficiency of updating geomagnetic information can be improved.