Geographic Route Sharing Between Wireless Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current navigation systems in wireless communication devices lack a satisfactory method for generating and communicating geographic route information between devices, failing to account for user-specific requirements and context, and do not facilitate user-to-user knowledge transfer of route information.

Innovation Solution

A method and device configuration that allows for the generation and communication of geographic routes between wireless communication devices by specifying a common reference coordinate system, presenting a reference map for input, processing route input to convert it into processed route information, and transmitting this information via a wireless network, enabling user-defined route sharing and collaboration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If automated algorithms are used to generate routes, then route generation speed is improved, but route accuracy and user requirement fulfillment deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveroute generation speedVSAvoidroute accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by allowing users to manually define route parameters, constraints, and preferences before automated calculation occurs. This preliminary user input ensures that the automated algorithm generates routes that accurately reflect user requirements while maintaining fast generation speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where users can review generated routes, provide corrections, and adjust parameters. This feedback loop allows the automated algorithm to refine route accuracy based on user input while maintaining efficient generation speed through iterative improvement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If coordinate system transformation is performed between different devices, then route compatibility is improved, but information loss may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveroute compatibilityVSAvoidroute information accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses a standardized reference coordinate system as an intermediary between different devices with different coordinate systems. This intermediary enables accurate route transformation and exchange between devices while minimizing information loss through precise mathematical transformation algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies parameter transformation techniques to convert coordinate data between different reference systems while preserving route accuracy. By carefully managing transformation parameters and using high-precision calculation methods, the system maintains route information integrity during coordinate system changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP2290322B1Method and Device for Generating and Communicating Geographic Route Information between Wireless Communication Devices
Publication Date: 2017.03.01 BLACKBERRY LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a method, wireless communication device and computer program product for generation and communication of a geographic route (525) from a first device to a second device. The method involves presenting a reference map (505) using the first device; receiving route input using the first device, said route input (520) indicative of the geographic route relative to the reference map; processing said route input with respect to a reference coordinate system (545) to generate processed route information (540) indicative of the geographic route; and communicating said processed route information to the second device. The method may further involve receiving and processing processed route information, using the second device, the processing performed at least in part based on the reference coordinate system and an output reference map (630) to generate route output (620) indicative of the geographic route relative to the output reference map; and presenting said route output using the second device.