Parking Area Travel Path Definition via Street Network Connection Points
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital maps provided by map vendors do not typically include travel paths within parking areas, which can hinder the efficiency and optimization of routing and scheduling for transportation and logistics companies.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for defining travel paths in parking areas by identifying street network connection points and connecting them to the street network, using a computer program product and apparatus with a processor and memory configured to perform this task.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If digital maps are used for navigation to locations like shopping malls and hospitals, then navigational information for reaching these locations is provided, but travel paths within parking areas are not included
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-defines travel paths within parking areas by identifying street network connection points and connecting them before actual navigation occurs. This preliminary action ensures that parking area paths are ready for use when vehicles need navigation, eliminating the information gap without affecting real-time routing efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces street network connection points as intermediary elements that bridge the gap between the main street network and parking areas. These connection points serve as mediators that allow digital maps to incorporate parking area paths by linking them to the existing street network infrastructure
2Loss of information
If digital maps include detailed parking area paths, then complete travel path information is available, but the complexity of the digital map system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments parking area paths into discrete travel paths defined by connection points, rather than treating parking areas as continuous spaces. This segmentation allows the digital map to include only necessary path information (connection points and their links) without storing excessive detail, maintaining data completeness while managing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different levels of detail to different areas: full street network detail for public roads, and simplified connection point geometry for parking areas. This local quality approach ensures that parking area paths are represented with sufficient accuracy for navigation without adding unnecessary complexity to the overall map structure
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AI summary
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for defining travel paths in parking areas. In one embodiment, travel paths in parking areas can be defined by connecting street networking connection points within the parking areas. In another embodiment, such defined travel paths can be merged with actual paths traveled by vehicles in the parking areas.