Polygon Geolocation Analysis for Telecom Network Element Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network element analysis tools require manual, time-consuming human interaction to determine and visualize network elements within specific, freely determined geolocation areas, and cannot dynamically adjust or add non-stored geolocation data for visualization.

Innovation Solution

Implementing geolocation-based polygon analysis to automatically determine and output network elements within customizable polygon-defined geolocation areas by comparing network element coordinates with polygon boundaries, using systems and methods that include processors to extract and compare geolocation data from various formats, allowing for automated listing and storage in spatial databases.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual checking of network element coordinates is performed, then users can determine network elements within specific geolocation areas, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of network element identificationVSAvoidtime required for manual coordinate checking

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of checking coordinates with an automated computational system. The processor automatically compares network element coordinates against polygon boundary coordinates using geometric algorithms, eliminating the need for manual iteration through each network element's latitude and longitude data.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically determining which network elements fall within specified polygonal geolocation areas. The automated comparison algorithm independently processes the coordinate data without requiring human intervention, allowing the system to serve its own analytical needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed predetermined geolocation areas are used, then visualization tools can display network elements, but the system cannot dynamically adjust to or add custom geolocation areas

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in geolocation area selectionVSAvoidcomplexity of geolocation data management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic geolocation area definitions by allowing users to specify custom polygonal boundaries rather than being constrained to fixed predetermined areas. The system dynamically processes these user-defined polygons and automatically determines network elements within them, providing adaptability to various analysis scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system achieves universality by handling both fixed predetermined geolocation areas and custom user-defined polygonal areas through the same automated comparison mechanism. This multi-functional capability allows the visualization tool to serve diverse analytical needs without requiring separate processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If all network element coordinates are processed manually, then complete analysis can be performed, but human errors increase and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of network element listingVSAvoidefficiency of network element analysis

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual coordinate processing with automated computational comparison. The processor systematically evaluates each network element's coordinates against the polygon boundaries using precise geometric algorithms, eliminating human errors associated with manual data entry and comparison while dramatically improving processing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a digital representation of the polygon boundaries as coordinate data that can be programmatically compared against network element locations. This copied geometric information serves as a reliable reference that can be processed repeatedly without degradation or human error.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS12483902B2Systems and methods for geolocation-based polygon analysis for telecommunication networks

Publication Date: 2025.11.25 RAKUTEN SYMPHONY INC

AI summary

A method for implementing geolocation-based polygon analysis to determine network elements of a telecommunications network in a polygon-defined geolocation area, the method includes: receiving data defining the boundaries of a geolocation area; based on the received data, extracting coordinates of the at least one geolocation area; based on the extracted coordinates, determining at least one a polygon; based on geolocation data of network elements, receiving coordinates defining the geolocation of at least one network element; for each network element and for each polygon, comparing the coordinates of the at least one network element with the extracted coordinates defining the boundaries of the geolocation area; based on the comparison, determining for each polygon, that the geolocation of the at least one network element intersects with the geolocation area; based on the determination, for each polygon, outputting the at least one intersecting network element of the polygon.