Position Information Accuracy in Mobile Posting Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing in-vehicle display systems face challenges in accurately determining the position of posting information, as the difference between the intention and instruction entry points can lead to inaccuracies in positioning, especially during vehicle travel.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that receives and processes position information from a mobile terminal, associating either the first or second position information with the posting information based on predetermined thresholds of distance and time differences between the intention and instruction entry points, thereby enhancing accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the mobile terminal continuously updates position information from intention entry to instruction entry, then the position accuracy may improve, but the time difference and processing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition information accuracyVSAvoidtime difference between intention and instruction entry
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes the parameter selection (first position vs. second position) based on the threshold comparison of time difference and distance. When the time difference exceeds the threshold, the system switches to using the second position information; otherwise, it uses the first position information. This dynamic parameter selection resolves the contradiction by adapting to different temporal conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the system always uses the second position information (at instruction entry), then the position may be more accurate for the final action, but it ignores cases where the first position (intention entry) is more relevant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition information accuracyVSAvoidadaptability to different posting scenarios
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically selects between first position information and second position information based on real-time comparison of time difference and distance against predetermined thresholds. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to adjust its behavior according to the specific posting scenario, resolving the contradiction between always using the second position and needing adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If the threshold for switching position information is set low, then the system frequently switches to second position information, but this may reduce accuracy when the difference is minimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoidposition information accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses predetermined thresholds for time difference and distance to determine when to switch from first position information to second position information. By setting appropriate threshold values, the system balances processing efficiency with position accuracy, only switching when the difference is significant enough to justify the change.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP2894615B1Information processing device, mobile terminal, and program
Publication Date: 2019.05.15 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

An information processing device that receives and processes posting information, as well as position information, from a mobile terminal. The position information includes first position information, which indicates a first position of the mobile terminal when a user enters an information posting intention into the mobile terminal, and second position information which indicates a second position of the mobile terminal when the user enters an information posting instruction into the mobile terminal. The information processing device determines position information to be associated with the posting information, based on at least one of a difference between the first position and the second position and a difference between a first point-in-time at which the mobile terminal is positioned at the first position and a second point-in-time at which the mobile terminal is positioned at the second position.