Location Identification Grid Using Irregular Subdivisions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for geographic location identification, such as relative location, addressing, and grid systems, face challenges in reliability, efficiency, and intuitive use, particularly for unfamiliar areas and locations within properties or not associated with physical landmarks.
Innovation Solution
A system that creates a location identification grid by dividing a geographic region into irregularly shaped areas, using pre-existing grid systems like the national grid, to provide accurate and intuitive location information, including the ability to sub-divide areas for increased resolution and security verification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a grid system is used for location identification, then location accuracy is improved, but ease of use deteriorates because the system is separated from daily experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a hybrid system that uses familiar geographic landmarks and addresses as intermediaries to bridge between traditional grid coordinates and user-friendly location identification. The system maps grid locations to recognizable landmarks, street names, and building addresses, allowing users to identify locations using familiar reference points while maintaining the precision of the underlying grid system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual representation of the physical world that overlays familiar geographic features onto the grid system. By copying and integrating real-world landmarks, street networks, and property boundaries into the digital grid model, the system allows users to navigate and identify locations using intuitive geographic references while the system internally maintains accurate grid-based positioning.
2Reliability
If addressing is used for location identification, then reliability is improved, but efficiency deteriorates for unfamiliar areas due to lack of intuitiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional location identification system that can operate in multiple modes depending on user needs and context. The system can switch between address-based identification, landmark-based identification, and grid-coordinate identification, allowing it to serve both familiar and unfamiliar areas effectively. This universal approach maintains the reliability of addressing systems while improving efficiency through alternative identification methods for unfamiliar locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-processes and stores multiple types of location reference data (addresses, landmarks, grid coordinates, geographic features) in an integrated database structure. By preparing and organizing this information in advance, the system can quickly retrieve and present the most appropriate location identification method for any given situation, whether the user is familiar with the area or not, thus improving efficiency without sacrificing reliability.
3Ease of operation
If relative location is used, then ease of use is improved, but reliability deteriorates because landmarks can change over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic location identification system that continuously updates and adapts its reference data. The system monitors changes in landmarks, addresses, and geographic features, and automatically adjusts its location references accordingly. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain ease of use through familiar landmark references while ensuring reliability by detecting and adapting to changes in the physical environment over time.
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AI summary
A method and system for generating a location identification grid and for using a location identification grid. The location identification grid can include a first geographic area that correspond to a pre-existing area. This pre-existing area can correspond to a postal code such as a zip code, a telephone code such as, an area code, or any other desired pre-existing area. The location identification grid can be subdivided into smaller geographic areas to allow more accurate identification of a location. The location identification grid can include a second geographic area. The second geographic area can be a subdivision of the first geographic area. The location identification grid can be used with signals that identify a location within a location identification grid. These signals can include a first component corresponding to the first geographic area and the second component corresponding to one or more second geographic areas.