Position Correction Server Mountpoint Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for providing position correction data, such as NTRIP systems, are cumbersome and limited by requiring manual designation of mountpoints, complex configuration, and compatibility issues, restricting users' ability to receive accurate correction data over network connections.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that automatically identifies suitable mountpoints based on user identification and position data, transmitting position correction data over a data communications network, with a server dynamically providing correction data and supporting data throttling to optimize transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional NTRIP systems are used to provide position correction data, then correction data can be transmitted over network connections, but the system requires manual designation of mountpoints, complex configuration, and user identification management, increasing device complexity and ease of operation issues
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing mobile devices to automatically discover and connect to mountpoints without manual configuration. The server automatically manages mountpoint registration, user authentication, and data stream routing, eliminating the need for users to manually designate mountpoints or configure complex parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary between mobile devices and mountpoints, simplifying the interaction model. Instead of devices directly configuring mountpoints, the server mediates by receiving mountpoint registration information, managing user credentials, and automatically routing correction data streams to authorized devices based on their location and permissions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual mountpoint designation is required, then users can select specific mountpoints, but this limits users to known mountpoints and requires identification information, reducing ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic mountpoint discovery and selection based on the mobile device's location and the server's knowledge of available mountpoints. Users simply request correction data, and the system automatically identifies and connects to appropriate mountpoints without requiring users to manually search or configure mountpoint identifiers.
Solution Approach 2:
The server performs preliminary actions by pre-registering mountpoint information and maintaining a database of available correction data sources. When a user requests correction data, the server has already prepared the necessary mountpoint configurations and can immediately establish connections without requiring users to perform setup actions.
3Reliability
If conventional radio systems are used for providing correction data, then position correction can be provided, but frequency availability, licensing issues, and coverage limitations restrict system versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides universal correction data delivery by implementing a network-based architecture that can transmit RTK correction data over standard internet connections. This multi-functional approach allows the same infrastructure to serve diverse geographic locations and devices without requiring dedicated radio frequency allocations or licensing, as it leverages existing network infrastructure.
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AI summary
System and method for providing position correction data over a data communications network. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request for a mobile device over a data communications network, wherein the request includes a user identification. The method may further include receiving geographic position of the mobile device, selecting a mountpoint based, at least in part, on one or more of the user identification and the geographic location of the mobile device, and transmitting the position correction data to the mobile device over the data communications network.