Monitoring Device Pursuit Mode Location Update Frequency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current monitoring systems face limitations in tracking individuals or assets due to outdated location information, which hampers the ability to promptly respond to deviations from acceptable behavior patterns.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a monitoring device with a location determination circuit and a controller circuit that can switch between standard and pursuit modes, increasing the frequency of location updates from three minutes to every fifteen seconds upon user request, and automatically reverting to standard mode after a defined duration to conserve battery life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If the monitoring system operates in standard mode with lower update frequency, then battery life is extended, but real-time tracking capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system dynamically adjusts its operational mode between standard and pursuit modes based on real-time conditions. The controller circuit receives requests to modify the schedule and automatically switches update frequencies, allowing the system to adapt its tracking speed and energy consumption characteristics to current operational needs rather than being fixed in one state
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the temporal parameter of location update frequency from a fixed standard mode schedule to a variable schedule that can switch between standard and pursuit modes. This parameter change allows the system to optimize between battery conservation and real-time tracking capability by adjusting the update interval based on whether pursuit mode is active
2Speed
If the monitoring system increases update frequency to pursuit mode, then real-time tracking capability is improved, but battery life is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic location updates at different frequencies depending on operational mode. In standard mode, updates occur at a lower frequency to conserve energy, while in pursuit mode, the system switches to higher frequency periodic updates to enhance real-time tracking capability. This periodic action with variable frequency allows optimization of both battery life and tracking performance
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system dynamically transitions between two distinct operational states (standard and pursuit modes) based on received requests. This dynamic switching allows the system to temporarily increase update frequency for real-time tracking when needed, then return to energy-saving mode, thereby managing the trade-off between tracking capability and battery consumption
3Measurement precision
If the system maintains continuous high-frequency updates, then tracking accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the temporal parameter of update frequency based on operational requirements. By switching between standard mode (lower frequency) and pursuit mode (higher frequency), the system adjusts measurement precision and energy consumption characteristics to match current tracking needs, avoiding continuous high-frequency updates when maximum precision is not required
4Use of energy by moving object
If the system uses lower update frequency in standard mode, then energy consumption is reduced, but responsiveness to behavior deviations is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains a capability for preliminary high-frequency updates by being ready to switch to pursuit mode upon receiving a request. This preliminary preparation allows the system to quickly respond to behavior deviations when detected, reducing the time loss that would occur if the system had to initialize high-frequency updates from scratch
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system dynamically adjusts its operational characteristics based on detected conditions. When acceptable behavior patterns are maintained, the system operates in energy-saving standard mode. When deviations are detected or pursuit is requested, the system dynamically switches to high-frequency pursuit mode, thereby minimizing both energy consumption during normal operation and response time when intervention is needed
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AI summary
Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for supporting enhanced target pursuit. As an example, a system is disclosed that includes a monitoring device including: a location determination circuit and a controller circuit. The location determination circuit is operable to identify a location of the monitoring device. The controller circuit is operable to: receive a request to modify a schedule of location updates from a standard mode schedule to a pursuit mode schedule, where the standard mode schedule calls for updating the location of the monitoring device at a lower rate than the pursuit mode schedule; and cause an increase in the rate of updating and reporting the location in accordance with the request to modify.