Location-Indexed Blockchain Hierarchy for Authentic Geolocation Records
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing location-based information systems lack authority and authenticity, as the information provided is not necessarily authoritative or authentic, and there is a need for a system that can memorialize and verify transactions securely and immutably based on real-world geolocation.
Innovation Solution
A hierarchical ledger system is introduced, where ledgers are indexed by location, using a computer-based data indexing system to generate and manage transaction records on notarized ledgers, ensuring immutability and authenticity of the recorded information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional location-based information systems are used, then location information can be provided, but the information lacks authority and authenticity
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments location information into multiple hierarchical ledgers (e.g., global ledger, regional ledgers, local ledgers), where each ledger manages specific location data. This segmentation allows for specialized management of location information while maintaining overall system coherence and authenticity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested ledger structure where child ledgers are associated with parent ledgers through hierarchical relationships. Each child ledger is contained within or referenced by a parent ledger, creating a nested architecture that enables layered verification and authentication of location information across different levels of the system.
2Reliability
If a hierarchical ledger system indexed by location is implemented, then security and data integrity are enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the blockchain into multiple ledgers that are segmented by location hierarchy. Each ledger handles specific location-based transactions and data, which simplifies data management while maintaining the hierarchical structure. This segmentation reduces the complexity of individual ledgers while preserving overall system integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The hierarchical ledger system is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it provides location-based indexing, ensures data integrity through notarization, enables secure transactions, and maintains hierarchical relationships between ledgers. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate systems, thereby managing complexity through consolidation.
3Reliability
If location-based transactions are securely memorialized on notarized ledgers, then authentication is improved, but processing resources and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by creating location-specific ledgers that handle authentication and memorialization locally rather than requiring global processing. Each location ledger can authenticate transactions relevant to its specific area independently, reducing the energy consumption required for centralized verification while maintaining high authentication standards.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques include receiving a set of location data points (LDP), each LDP including geographic data and associated metadata. The operation further include for each respective LDP in the set of LDPs: generating a location index based on the geographic data of the respective LDP, identifying a corresponding notarized ledger from a set of location indexed notarized ledgers based on the location index, creating a record of the respective LDP, wherein the record includes the associated metadata including at least a timestamp and a device identifier associated with the respective LDP, and recording a transaction representing the record on the identified notarized ledger. The operations further include generating a movement history by accessing the records of the LDPs from multiple notarized ledgers, and storing at least a summary of the movement history as a second transaction on a parent ledger corresponding to a geographic area encompassing multiple location indices.