Route Planning via Communication Channel Availability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing travel route planning systems do not adequately consider the availability of communication channels between an origin and a destination, failing to provide routes that meet users' communication preferences and ensure continuous connectivity.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that determine travel routes based on the availability of communication channels by processing communication channel availability data and user preferences, using a processor to suggest routes that maintain communication connectivity and avoid dead zones, and present these routes to users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional route planning systems are used, then routes can be determined based on distance or time, but communication channel availability is not considered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traditional route planning functionality with communication channel availability assessment into a unified system. The route determination module integrates multiple data sources including map data, traffic data, and communication channel data to simultaneously evaluate both travel efficiency and communication reliability, resolving the contradiction by merging previously separate functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The route planning system is enhanced to perform multiple functions: traditional route optimization based on distance and time, communication channel availability assessment, and dynamic route recommendation. This multi-functional approach allows the system to provide comprehensive travel planning that considers both transportation and communication needs without requiring separate systems.
2Reliability
If communication channel availability is considered in route planning, then communication connectivity is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the route planning process into distinct functional modules: a route determination module that handles traditional route calculation, a communication channel availability assessment module that evaluates communication infrastructure, and an integrated recommendation engine. This segmentation allows each module to specialize in specific tasks while working together, managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components including data processing modules that standardize inputs from multiple sources, and a recommendation engine that mediates between route options and communication availability data. These intermediaries simplify the integration process by providing standardized interfaces and abstraction layers that reduce overall system complexity.
3Measurement precision
If multiple data sources are integrated for route determination, then route accuracy is improved, but data processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system transforms diverse data from multiple sources into standardized parameters that can be uniformly processed. Communication channel availability data, traffic conditions, and map data are all converted into comparable metrics with defined weightings and thresholds, enabling consistent evaluation across different data types while simplifying the integration process.
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AI summary
Arrangements relate to determining a travel route. An origin and a destination of intended travel can be received. A plurality of first inputs can be received. Each first input can relate to the availability of a respective communication channel between the origin and the destination. Each first input can create at least one data item representing the availability of the respective communication channel. One or more suggested travel routes between the origin and the destination can be determined based on one or more of the received plurality of first inputs. At least a subset of the determined one or more suggested travel routes can be presented to a user.