Image Geolocation Fallback for Installed Device Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Newly installed electronic devices often require provisioning to operate properly, which is delayed or incorrect due to the absence or improper provision of location information during installation.
Innovation Solution
A server generates provisioning data for electronic devices using geolocation metadata from images captured during installation, either from the device itself or from a mobile application, when direct location data is not timely received.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If location information is not provided during installation, then installation process is simpler and faster, but provisioning accuracy and timeliness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically extracts location information from images captured during installation without requiring manual input from installers. The server processes images to obtain geolocation data, enabling the system to serve itself rather than relying on human-provided location information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual location data entry with automated image processing and geolocation extraction. Instead of relying on mechanical/manual location recording, the system uses computational methods to derive location information from captured images, improving both speed and accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If manual location data entry is required, then location accuracy may improve, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary image capture during installation, automatically extracting location information before the provisioning process begins. This preliminary action ensures location data is ready in advance, eliminating delays during the actual provisioning phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces images as an intermediary carrier of location information. Instead of directly collecting location data through manual entry, the system uses captured images as a medium to convey location information, which then feeds into the provisioning process, streamlining the entire workflow.
3Adaptability or versatility
If location data is not timely received from device, then device deployment is more flexible, but provisioning cannot be completed accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses images captured during installation as an intermediary source of location information. When the device does not provide location data, the system falls back to extracting location information from these images, ensuring provisioning accuracy is maintained regardless of device responsiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where installation images are used to supplement or replace device-provided location data. This feedback loop ensures that even when device data is unavailable, the system can still accurately determine location information from the captured images.
Data Source
AI summary
A server performs a method for automatically provisioning an electronic device installed at an installation location. The server receives (e.g., from a mobile application) information relating to installation of the electronic device at the installation location. The installation information includes at least one image captured at the installation location. The server determines whether location information for the electronic device was received from the electronic device after the device was installed. Responsive to determining that location information for the electronic device was not so received, the server determines whether the at least one image includes geolocation metadata. When the at least one image includes geolocation metadata, the server determines the geolocation of the electronic device based on the geolocation metadata. Responsive to determining the geolocation of the electronic device, the server generates at least some provisioning data for the device and transmits at least the generated provisioning data to the device.