Multi-Driver GPS Tracking on Shared Circuit Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle tracking systems for competitive driving events can only track individual drivers and do not allow for real-time monitoring of multiple drivers' positions and statistics on a shared network, making it difficult for users and viewers to identify vehicle information, speed, location, and performance relative to others during high-speed competitive driving.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enables multiple drivers to simultaneously drive on a shared network, with their positions and statistics tracked and displayed in real-time on a digitally displayed driving circuit, using GPS and a software application accessible through communication devices, allowing drivers to view each other's positions and statistics relative to a defined starting and ending point.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a GPS navigation system is used for individual vehicle tracking, then individual driver position and speed can be monitored, but multiple drivers cannot view each other's positions and statistics in real-time on a shared network
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual GPS tracking systems into a unified networked platform where multiple drivers' position and statistics data are merged and displayed together on shared digital circuit displays, enabling real-time comparative viewing of all participants
Solution Approach 2:
The tracking system is designed with multi-functionality to serve both individual navigation purposes and collective competitive monitoring, allowing the same system to provide personal route guidance while simultaneously displaying all drivers' positions, speeds, and statistics on shared displays for real-time competition tracking
2Productivity
If traditional GPS tracking is used, then individual driving data can be recorded, but real-time competitive performance comparison among multiple drivers is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous real-time data collection, processing, and display updates throughout the driving event, ensuring that driver position, speed, and statistics are continuously refreshed on digital displays without interruption or significant delay, enabling ongoing performance comparison
3Adaptability or versatility
If individual tracking systems are used for each driver, then personal navigation is achieved, but shared network display of multiple drivers' positions and statistics cannot be implemented
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the tracking functionality into independent driver units that can operate autonomously for personal navigation, while simultaneously integrating them into a larger networked system through standardized communication protocols, allowing flexible participation without requiring complex custom integration for each driver
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 a unique competitive driving experience by allowing multiple drivers to track and compare their performance in real-time, enhancing the visibility and engagement of competitive driving events by displaying driver statistics such as speed, time, and relative position on a shared network.
Implementation Method 1
A bunch of applications installed or directed to mobile devices can perform the navigation or tracking for the majority of normal vehicle driving. The best-known use of vehicle tracking system or method generally integrates a GPS (Global Position System) navigation system with specific hardware and software.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method tier tracking competitive driving on a driving circuit provides a unique driving experience for multiple drivers that allows a driving circuit, drivers and their vehicles, and driver statistics to be tracked, recorded, and displayed on a shared network. In some embodiments, the system and method provide a software application that enables multiple drivers to simultaneously drive on the same driving circuit, and on the same network. The driving circuit is a real public roadway that is digitally displayed, along with the position of each driver. The driving circuit is defined by a starting point and an ending point, and the position of the drivers is also visible on the driving circuit. Further, multiple driver statistics are recorded and displayed on the network for all to see.