Mobility Positioning Using Paired Terminal Location Data

The patent introduces a terminal (smartphone or similar device) as an intermediary to obtain position information. Instead of relying directly on GPS signals at the mobility which suffer from poor radio wave conditions, the terminal acquires position data through its own communication capabilities and transmits this data to the server, which then provides it to the mobility. This intermediary approach bypasses the direct GPS signal path that is blocked or weakened in urban canyons and areas with poor radio wave conditions.

The patent creates a copy of position information by having the terminal acquire position data independently through its own GPS receiver and communication modules. The terminal's position information serves as a copy or alternative source of location data that can be transmitted to the mobility even when direct GPS reception at the mobility is poor. This copied position information from the terminal compensates for the inadequate direct positioning at the mobility.

The patent implements self-service by utilizing the terminal that the user already possesses and carries. Instead of requiring external facilities to be installed at stopping places or along routes, the system leverages the terminal's existing GPS receiver, communication capabilities, and processing power to acquire and transmit position information. The terminal serves itself to provide positioning data, eliminating the need for additional infrastructure deployment.

The terminal serves multiple functions: it acts as a GPS receiver, a communication device, a position calculation unit, and a data transmission device. By utilizing a multi-functional device that the user already carries, the system avoids the need for dedicated single-function positioning facilities. The terminal's existing hardware and software are leveraged for positioning purposes, reducing the need for additional specialized infrastructure.