Location Change Communication via Priority-Based Approach Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computing systems face challenges in providing accurate and cost-effective location information across various geographic regions, with existing technologies lacking a single solution that balances location accuracy, equipment costs, network charges, battery life, and user device size for all applications.
Innovation Solution
A computing system that integrates wireless location networks, user devices, and a control server to synchronize location status information, utilizing a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RFID technologies to determine and communicate location information efficiently, adapting approaches based on location assets and user device capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If GPS technology is used for location determination, then location accuracy is improved, but equipment costs and network charges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional location determination system that can operate with different location technologies (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) depending on the situation. The system universally supports multiple location determination approaches, allowing it to achieve accurate location tracking without always requiring expensive GPS equipment or incurring high network charges, thus resolving the contradiction between location accuracy and equipment/network costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes operational parameters by switching between different location determination technologies based on environmental conditions, device capabilities, and cost considerations. It adjusts the location determination approach (self-determination vs. assisted-determination) and technology selection (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) to optimize the balance between accuracy and cost, effectively resolving the technical contradiction.
2Measurement precision
If assisted-determination approach is used with multiple wireless signals, then location accuracy is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic location determination system that adapts its approach based on real-time conditions. The system dynamically switches between self-determination and assisted-determination modes, and adjusts the use of different wireless signal types (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) based on availability, accuracy requirements, and energy considerations. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by using energy-intensive assisted-determination only when necessary for improved accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by adjusting the location determination approach and technology selection based on environmental factors, device capabilities, and energy status. It modifies the degree of assistance received from other computing devices and the types of wireless signals analyzed, optimizing the balance between location accuracy and energy consumption.
3Reliability
If location information is communicated frequently, then location status synchronization is improved, but network charges and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic location status synchronization where the computing device communicates location information at intervals rather than continuously. The system determines when location updates are necessary based on changes in location status, environmental factors, and synchronization requirements, transmitting information periodically to maintain reliability while minimizing energy consumption and network charges.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple location technologies are integrated, then adaptability across geographic regions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal location determination system that integrates multiple location technologies (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) into a single multi-functional platform. The system can operate with any combination of these technologies depending on the geographic region and environmental conditions, providing broad adaptability without requiring separate dedicated systems for each location technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts its technology mix based on environmental factors, device capabilities, and regional availability. It adapts the combination of location determination technologies used, switching between self-determination and assisted-determination approaches, and selecting from available wireless signal types to optimize performance for the current geographic region while managing device complexity.
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AI summary
A method includes determining to report location change information of a first computing device to a second computing device and sending the location change information to the second computing device utilizing an initial communication approach. The method further includes assigning a priority level of the location change information based on one or more environmental parameters. When the priority level of the location change information is greater than a priority threshold, the method further includes selecting a new communication approach and resending at least a portion of the location change information to the second computing device using the new communication approach.