Dynamic Map Update via Chronological Geocoordinate Sequencing
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Courier services face challenges in delivering or picking up goods in areas with outdated or non-existent route directories, leading to inefficient and time-consuming navigation.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a position determination device, computer system, and navigation system that determines and transmits geocoordinates in chronological order for creating and updating electronic maps, allowing for real-time route recording and display, enabling faster and more efficient route planning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional map materials and route directories are used, then existing routes can be referenced, but they become outdated or non-existent in areas with changing road conditions, leading to inefficient navigation
Solution Approach 1:
The system transforms static map materials into dynamic, continuously updated route information. The position determination device continuously records geocoordinates as the vehicle moves, and the computer system processes these records to generate updated electronic maps in real-time, ensuring route information reflects current road conditions and changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by using the actual trajectory recorded by the position determination device to correct and update the electronic map. The computer system processes the recorded geocoordinates and feeds back updated route information to the navigation system, creating a closed-loop system that continuously improves accuracy.
2Reliability
If manual map updates are performed, then route information can be updated, but the process is time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically recording its own trajectory through the position determination device and autonomously processing this data to update the electronic map. The computer system automatically processes the recorded geocoordinates, generates updated routes, and feeds back to the navigation system without requiring manual intervention, thereby improving both accuracy and speed of map updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous operation by continuously recording position data as the vehicle moves along routes. The computer system continuously processes this data and continuously updates the electronic map, ensuring that route information is always current without interruption or manual intervention.
3Reliability
If comprehensive route recording is implemented, then up-to-date map information can be obtained, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The position determination device serves multiple functions: it records position data, determines geocoordinates, and provides navigation information. The computer system also performs multiple functions including processing recorded data, generating electronic maps, and updating route information. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized devices, thereby managing complexity while achieving comprehensive route recording.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This system optimizes the ability to reach destinations quickly by providing up-to-date route information, especially in regions with changing road conditions, enhancing the effectiveness of courier services by offering a comprehensive network of routes for delivery and collection.
Implementation Method 1
at least one position determination device for determining at least the geocoordinates of several positions along one or more paths
Data Source
Figure 1~2
Figure 3~4
AI summary
The invention provides a system (1) with which map material or a road directory can be created or updated to enable faster access to a location on or along these roads using the created or updated map material. The system (1) comprises at least one positioning device (2) designed to determine, during a movement (B) of the positioning device (2), at least the geocoordinates (G1, ... , G7) of the respective position (P1, ... , P7) and their respective measurement times (Z1, ... , Z7) for several positions (P1, ... , P7) along one or more roads (W1, W2, W3), and to display them as a chronological sequence (F) of the geocoordinates (G1, ... , G7) according to the associated measurement times (Z1, ... , Z7)., Z7) to a computer system (3) with data storage (31) for storage (U), wherein the computer system (3) is configured to enter the chronological sequence (F) of the geocoordinates (G1, ... , G7) determined by at least one of the positioning devices (2) into an electronic map (4) of version n and to connect the geocoordinates (G1, ... , G7) along their chronological sequence (F) to form a route (WS1, WS2, WS3) in the map (4), and to store the electronic map (4) together with the route (WS1, WS2, WS3) along the sequence (F) of the geocoordinates (G1, ... , G7) as an electronic map (4) of version n+1. The invention further relates to a method for operating this system (1).