Resource Space Identifier Recording via Location Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for recording identifiers of resource spaces, such as parking bays or lockers, rely on user memory, leading to inconvenient and error-prone input methods.

Innovation Solution

A user device determines its location and presents a subset of resource spaces on a display, allowing the user to select the utilized resource space and transmit the identifier to an automated key cabinet, optionally including user and resource identifiers, using satellite-based localization and estimated accuracy to reduce errors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If user memory is used to record resource space identifiers, then the system requires minimal technical infrastructure, but the input method becomes inconvenient and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of identifier inputVSAvoidaccuracy of identifier recording
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic self-recording of resource space identifiers through location determination. The user device automatically determines its location and identifies the resource space without requiring manual memory or note-taking by the user, thus improving both convenience and accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical human memory system with an automated electronic location determination system. Instead of relying on human cognitive processes to remember and input identifiers, the system uses satellite-based or other location determination mechanisms to automatically identify and record the resource space

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If manual input methods are used for resource space identifiers, then the system complexity remains low, but errors increase and administrative costs rise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of identifier recordingVSAvoidsystem infrastructure requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The user device performs multiple functions: it serves as both the resource utilization interface and the location determination device. This multi-functionality allows the system to achieve accurate identifier recording without adding separate dedicated hardware systems, thus improving reliability while controlling complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an automated key cabinet as an intermediary system that mediates between the user and the resource space identification process. The key cabinet receives location data and automatically processes the identifier recording, reducing errors while distributing system complexity across multiple components rather than concentrating it in one complex device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Facilitates accurate and convenient recording of resource space identifiers without the need for advanced tagging, reducing errors and administrative costs.

Implementation Method 1

The determining a location of the user device may be based on a satellite-based localisation system.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSatellite-based localization:

Data Source

PatentEP4364063B1Recording identifier of a utilised resource space
Publication Date: 2025.11.19 ASSA ABLOY LTD
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AI summary

It is provided a method for recording an identifier of a utilised resource space selected from a plurality of resource spaces, the method being performed by a user device (2), the method comprising: determining (40) a location of the user device; presenting (42), on a display of the user device (2), a subset of resource spaces, based on the location of the user device; receiving (44) user input indicating a selection of one resource space of the presented subset of resource spaces, wherein the selected one resource space corresponds to the utilised resource space; and providing (46) data to a storage device for storing the identifier of the utilised resource space automated key cabinet (6), wherein the data comprises the identifier of the utilised resource space.