Geospatial Broadcast Source Mapping for Continuous Media Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Receivers face challenges in identifying and receiving media streams from broadcast sources due to geographical limitations and radio-frequency interference, especially when traveling, as they may drop out of range and struggle to identify compatible sources.
Innovation Solution
A MapView system that utilizes geospatial data and machine-learning models to predict and present media streams based on user characteristics and preferences, displaying icons of broadcast sources on a geographical map and facilitating their selection and presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If receivers use radio-frequency-based communication to receive media from broadcast sources, then media reception is enabled within range, but receivers drop out when traveling outside the predetermined distance range
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a secondary broadcast channel (such as the Internet) as an intermediary to relay media content from the original broadcast source to receivers. This mediator extends the geographical coverage beyond radio-frequency range limits while maintaining connection to the original broadcast source, solving the contradiction between reception reliability and geographical adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimension radio-frequency transmission model to a multi-dimensional communication architecture that includes both traditional RF channels and alternative internet-based channels. This dimensional expansion allows receivers to access broadcast content through multiple pathways, preventing dropout when one channel becomes unavailable due to geographical constraints
2Adaptability or versatility
If broadcast sources transmit over alternative communications channels like the Internet, then broadcast range is extended and radio-frequency scanning is eliminated, but receivers have difficulty identifying new broadcast sources operating within particular fixed geographical locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical radio-frequency scanning process with an automated electronic identification system. The receiver automatically obtains broadcast source information through the internet channel without manual scanning, substituting a passive mechanical search with an active electronic information retrieval system that provides source details including geographical location
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors and identifies broadcast sources through the alternative channel, providing real-time information about available broadcast sources and their geographical locations. This feedback loop enables automatic adaptation to new broadcast sources without manual intervention
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for identifying broadcast sources within a MapView system. A MapView system may display a first representation of a first geographical area that includes icons representing a location of broadcast sources. User characteristics may be extracted from a first user device associated with the MapView system. A machine-learning model may execute using the user characteristics to generate contemporaneous broadcast characteristics corresponding to a user of the first user device. The MapView system may then display a second representation of the geographical area that includes icons representing a location of different broadcast sources. The MapView system may then facilitate a presentation of particular broadcast source from the different broadcast sources.