GPS Grave Locator With Cemetery Database for Accurate Burial Site Finding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face difficulties in locating unmarked graves in cemeteries due to the lack of established headstones and written procedures, leading to frustration and confusion.
Innovation Solution
A GPS tracker system comprising a discreet GPS tracking device, cemetery database integration, user-friendly mobile application, and interactive cemetery directory, which provides precise location information and customizable notifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If GPS tracking devices are installed on headstones, then location accuracy is improved, but device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cemetery management system as an intermediary that centralizes the management of GPS tracking devices. The system includes a database that stores location information and a web-based interface that allows users to access grave locations without needing to understand the underlying GPS technology. This mediator handles the complexity of device management, tracking, and information retrieval, while users only need to interact with the simplified web interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the GPS tracking devices continuously report their status and location data to the cemetery management system. The system processes this data and provides updated location information to users through the web interface. This feedback loop ensures that location accuracy is maintained and that the system can adapt to changes in device status or cemetery layout.
2Loss of information
If real-time location tracking is implemented, then information accessibility is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous real-time tracking, the system uses periodic updates where GPS devices report their status at predetermined intervals. The cemetery management system queries devices at scheduled times and updates the web interface accordingly. This periodic approach maintains information accessibility for users while significantly reducing the energy consumption of battery-powered GPS devices compared to continuous tracking.
3Reliability
If centralized database integration is used, then data reliability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cemetery management system serves multiple functions: it stores and manages GPS device data, provides location information to users through the web interface, tracks device status, and handles updates to cemetery layouts. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single centralized system, the patent improves data reliability while avoiding the need for multiple separate systems that would increase overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a digital copy or representation of the cemetery layout and grave locations in its database. This digital model mirrors the physical cemetery, allowing users to access location information without physically navigating the cemetery. The web interface presents this copied spatial information in an accessible format, improving reliability while keeping the interface simple for users.
Data Source
AI summary
This invention relates to a compact GPS tracking device designed for real-time location monitoring, particularly for locating loved ones' gravesites. The device features a solar-powered battery for extended usage in outdoor environments, with a waterproof casing to ensure durability under various weather conditions. It includes a SIM card slot for mobile network connectivity, enabling remote tracking through a mobile application. The GPS unit provides precise location data while optimizing for low power consumption, ensuring longer battery life. A user-friendly power button allows for manual activation. The device's small and portable design makes it ideal for personal, vehicle, asset, and memorial tracking applications, offering peace of mind in maintaining the location of important sites.