Location Intelligence Management System Resource Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless location systems face challenges in efficiently managing location resources and accurately determining the position of mobile devices, especially in scenarios requiring high accuracy and prioritization, due to limitations in infrastructure and network capabilities.
Innovation Solution
The Location Intelligence Management System (LIMS) utilizes a data capture, storage, and decision support system that analyzes past and real-time data from multiple sources to optimize the utilization of wireless location resources, creating geo-profiles and managing Position Determining Equipment (PDE) based on location priorities, accuracy, and resource availability, enabling high-accuracy location determination and behavior analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If infrastructure-based location techniques are used to determine mobile device positions, then location information can be obtained using existing network resources, but location accuracy is limited by network infrastructure capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple location determination techniques (infrastructure-based, network-based, and mobile-based) into a unified location management system. The system integrates data from base station signals, wireless location systems, and mobile device capabilities to produce accurate location information, resolving the contradiction by merging simple individual techniques into a complex integrated solution that achieves high accuracy without requiring any single component to be overly complex
Solution Approach 2:
The location management system performs multiple functions: it manages location resources, determines device positions, prioritizes location requests, and coordinates between different determination techniques. This multi-functional approach allows the system to improve location accuracy while maintaining reasonable infrastructure complexity by handling diverse tasks through a single universal platform
2Measurement precision
If high-accuracy location determination is implemented for all mobile devices, then location precision improves, but network resources are depleted due to the computational and infrastructure demands
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different location determination methods based on local conditions and requirements. It prioritizes high-accuracy techniques for specific devices or locations where precision is critical, while using simpler methods for other devices. This localized approach ensures high accuracy where needed without depleting network resources across the entire system
Solution Approach 2:
The location management system dynamically adjusts location determination parameters such as accuracy requirements, update frequencies, and resource allocation based on network conditions and device priorities. By changing these parameters adaptively, the system maintains high location accuracy for prioritized devices while conserving network resources during periods of high demand or limited availability
3Productivity
If location resources are allocated without prioritization, then all devices receive equal service, but location determination efficiency decreases and public safety applications suffer
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes prioritization rules and criteria for location requests before actual location determination occurs. Public safety applications, emergency services, and high-priority devices are pre-configured with higher priority levels. This preliminary action enables efficient resource allocation during location determination without requiring complex real-time decisions, improving productivity while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses lightweight, disposable location requests that can be quickly processed and discarded. Each location determination is treated as a discrete, short-lived operation with minimal overhead. This approach allows the system to handle numerous location requests efficiently by using simple, fast-processing mechanisms rather than maintaining complex persistent location tracking for all devices
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for collection and analysis of mobile device data. A geo-profile may be determined based on the mobile device data and utilized to determine associations of the mobile device.