Dynamic Orbit Data Adjustment for Satellite Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing positioning systems face inefficiencies in acquiring and utilizing orbit information for satellite positioning, leading to increased power consumption and reduced positioning process duration, especially when power is limited and immediate positioning is required.

Innovation Solution

A positioning system that includes a storage apparatus and a positioning apparatus capable of communicating to adjust the content of orbit information based on the state-related information of the positioning apparatus, such as power status and movement, to optimize data transmission and prediction periods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the prediction period of orbit information is increased to improve usability, then the reliability of positioning is improved, but the data amount increases causing longer acquisition time and higher power consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusability of orbit informationVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the prediction period of orbit information based on the operational state of the positioning apparatus. When power capacity is restricted or immediate positioning is required, the system shortens the prediction period to reduce data amount and power consumption. When power is充足 and usability is prioritized, the system extends the prediction period to improve reliability. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by making the prediction period flexible rather than fixed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of prediction period based on power capacity and operational requirements. By adjusting this key parameter dynamically, the system optimizes the balance between data amount, acquisition time, power consumption, and usability. The parameter change allows the same system to serve different operational scenarios without compromising core functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the prediction period of orbit information is increased to improve usability, then the reliability of positioning is improved, but the acquisition time increases reducing positioning speed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusability of orbit informationVSAvoidpositioning speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the prediction period based on operational state to balance usability and positioning speed. When immediate positioning is required or communication conditions are constrained, the system shortens the prediction period to accelerate acquisition. When time is not critical and usability is prioritized, the system extends the prediction period. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between reliability and speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If the prediction period of orbit information is increased to improve usability, then the reliability of positioning is improved, but the positioning process duration is reduced under power constraints

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusability of orbit informationVSAvoidpositioning process duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts the prediction period to the power capacity and operational requirements. Under power constraints, the system shortens the prediction period to extend the positioning process duration and improve responsiveness. When power is充足, the system extends the prediction period to enhance usability. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between reliability and operational duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10088575B2Positioning system, positioning apparatus, storage apparatus, and positioning method
Publication Date: 2018.10.02 CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a positioning system including: a storage apparatus configured to store orbit information indicating the position of a positioning satellite; and a positioning apparatus configured to perform a positioning process based on the orbit information, wherein the positioning apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire state-related information related to the state of the positioning apparatus, and a transmission unit configured to transmit, to the storage apparatus, the state-related information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the storage apparatus includes a receiving unit configured to receive the state-related information transmitted from the transmission unit, and an adjustment unit configured to adjust the content of the orbit information to be transmitted to the positioning apparatus, based on the state-related information received by the receiving unit.