Mobile Matrix Code Location Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems fail to provide users of mobile devices with convenient and efficient access to location information of business entities' brick and mortar facilities, as they lack integration of GPS data and network communication to retrieve and display relevant navigation data.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that utilize a mobile device's optical input to detect matrix codes, decode them to retrieve business entity data and GPS information, and transmit this data over a network to a server to receive location information, which is then displayed with navigation details, categorizing facilities by distance and travel time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If barcode scanning systems are integrated into mobile devices to retrieve product information, then users can obtain vendor and product data, but the system lacks integration of GPS data and network communication to retrieve location information of brick and mortar facilities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocation informationVSAvoidsystem functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile device is enhanced to perform multiple functions: scanning matrix codes, retrieving GPS location data, communicating over networks, and displaying navigation information. This multi-functional approach allows a single device to replace multiple separate systems, resolving the contradiction between information completeness and system versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines previously separate functionalities (barcode scanning, GPS location retrieval, network communication, and navigation display) into an integrated system. By merging these functions, the system can now provide complete location information while maintaining adaptability through unified device operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Measurement precision

If the system retrieves location information from servers using network communication, then users receive accurate facility locations, but the process requires multiple components increasing system complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocation accuracyVSAvoidsystem components

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile device utilizes its own built-in GPS capabilities to determine user location, eliminating the need for separate location measurement devices. The device then uses this self-provided location data to query server databases, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high location accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary between the mobile device and the extensive database of facility location information. Instead of embedding all location data in the device, the server mediates by receiving GPS coordinates and returning precise facility locations, thereby reducing device complexity while ensuring accurate measurements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of information

If the system displays detailed navigation information including distance and travel time, then users receive comprehensive directions, but the processing and display requirements increase device resource consumption

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenavigation detailsVSAvoiddevice resource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements selective information display by providing essential navigation details (distance and travel time) without overwhelming the user with excessive data. This partial action approach ensures comprehensive navigation guidance while avoiding unnecessary processing and display of all possible information, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to quickly and conveniently access location and navigation information of business entities' facilities nearest to their current location, enhancing user experience by providing accurate and timely directions.

Implementation Method 1

an optical input device configured to optically detect a machine readable code

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

retrieving, utilizing the mobile electronic device, global positioning system GPS data relating to at least one of a current geographic location of the electronic mobile device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGPS satellite signal reception:

Data Source

PatentEP2649837B1Providing location information using matrix code

Publication Date: 2020.04.01 DISH TECHNOLOGIES LLC

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AI summary

A method for providing a user of a mobile electronic device with information regarding the geographic location of a business entity. The method includes detecting, utilizing the mobile electronic mobile device, a matrix code. The matrix code is encoded with data relating to the business entity. The method further includes retrieving, utilizing the electronic mobile device, GPS data relating to any or all of a current geographic location of the electronic mobile device and a reference geographic location. The method further includes generating, utilizing the electronic mobile device, a request for location information with respect to the business entity.