Search Engine Data Analysis for Regional Event Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current earthquake detection and rapid reporting technologies face limitations in scope due to high construction costs, inability to monitor areas without infrastructure, and failure to reflect public feelings or release information in a timely and targeted manner.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus utilizing a search engine to detect regional events by analyzing key search data for sudden changes in search frequency and location, enabling real-time detection and location estimation of events like earthquakes without physical monitoring devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a large-scale seismic network is constructed to monitor seismic signals, then earthquake detection capability is improved, but construction cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses search engine data as an intermediary to indirectly detect earthquakes. Instead of directly monitoring seismic signals through expensive physical sensors, the system analyzes search query patterns (keywords like 'earthquake', 'tremor') and their geographical distribution to infer earthquake occurrence, thereby avoiding the need for costly seismic network infrastructure in every monitoring area
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual copy of earthquake detection functionality through data analysis rather than physical sensors. By copying and analyzing search behavior patterns and geographical data distributions, the system replicates earthquake detection capability without requiring actual seismic monitoring hardware, thus reducing construction costs while maintaining detection reliability
2Measurement precision
If physical seismic monitoring infrastructure is built, then detection accuracy is improved, but monitoring scope is limited to areas with construction conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical seismic monitoring system with an information-based detection system. Instead of using physical sensors and infrastructure to detect earthquakes, the system uses search engine data analysis (keywords, search frequency, geographical distribution) to detect and locate earthquakes, thereby eliminating the limitation of physical construction conditions and expanding monitoring scope to any area with internet access and search engine usage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces search engine data as an intermediary medium to detect earthquakes in areas without physical monitoring infrastructure. By analyzing search query patterns and geographical data from the search engine, the system can detect earthquakes in remote or areas lacking physical seismic networks, thus expanding monitoring coverage while maintaining detection accuracy through data-driven analysis
3Reliability
If traditional earthquake information release methods are used, then information can be released according to preset standards, but timely release is not achieved and information is untargeted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where search engine data continuously monitors public concern levels and triggers information release when specific thresholds are met. The system analyzes search query frequency and geographical distribution in real-time, providing feedback that activates timely and targeted information release when earthquake-related searches surge, thereby reducing time loss compared to preset standard release methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the static preset standard information release system into a dynamic system that adapts to real-time conditions. By continuously analyzing search data and adjusting release timing based on actual public concern levels and search patterns, the system achieves both timely release and targeted information delivery, overcoming the limitations of fixed release schedules
4Measurement precision
If traditional earthquake detection methods are used, then seismic signals can be identified, but people's feelings about earthquakes cannot be reflected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the search engine data analysis system multi-functional by using it for both earthquake detection and public feeling analysis. The same search data that identifies earthquake events also reveals public concern levels, search frequency patterns, and geographical distribution of worries, thereby capturing both seismic information and human response in a single integrated system
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method, and an apparatus for detecting a regional event based on a search engine, a search engine, a computer device, and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining key search data related to the regional event based on search data of the search engine; performing regional event detection based on the key search data related to the regional event; and when the regional event is detected, estimating a location of the detected regional event based on geographical distribution of the key search data related to the regional event.