Auxiliary Apparatus for Lighthouse Positioning Depth Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighthouse positioning systems cannot effectively detect depth information in a physical space, which is essential for accurate simulation in three-dimensional virtual environments.
Innovation Solution
An auxiliary apparatus is introduced that includes a processor and signal transmitter, electrically connected to calculate and transmit signal time sequences that avoid interference with existing lighthouse positioning systems, allowing for simultaneous accurate positioning and depth information detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an auxiliary apparatus is added to detect depth information, then the functionality of the positioning system is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary apparatus is designed to work within the existing lighthouse positioning system framework, using the same base stations and signal transmission infrastructure. The auxiliary apparatus processes positioning signals to extract both position and depth information, making the system multi-functional without requiring separate dedicated hardware for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The auxiliary apparatus acts as an intermediary component that receives positioning signals from the existing lighthouse system and processes them to provide additional depth information. It mediates between the original positioning function and the new depth detection requirement, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture.
2Productivity
If the auxiliary apparatus transmits signals simultaneously with the lighthouse positioning system, then the depth detection efficiency is improved, but signal interference occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary apparatus transmits depth detection signals in periodic intervals that are synchronized with the lighthouse positioning system's signal transmission cycles. By using non-overlapping time windows within the periodic cycle, the system achieves continuous operation without signal interference, maintaining high detection efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The auxiliary apparatus pre-calculates and schedules its signal transmission times based on the known transmission pattern of the lighthouse positioning system. This preliminary timing arrangement ensures that depth detection signals are transmitted only during safe time windows when no positioning signals are being transmitted, preventing interference before it occurs.
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AI summary
An auxiliary apparatus for a lighthouse positioning system is provided. The lighthouse positioning system includes a first positioning base station and a second positioning base station, wherein the first positioning base station includes a first signal transmitter and a second signal transmitter and the second positioning base station includes a first signal transmitter and a second signal transmitter. The auxiliary apparatus calculates a first signal time sequence of the first signal transmitters, calculates a second signal time sequence of the second signal transmitters, and determines a third signal time sequence according to the first signal time sequence and the second signal time sequence. The third signal time sequence is not overlapped with the first signal time sequence and the second signal time sequence. The auxiliary apparatus transmits a plurality of signals according to the third signal time sequence.