Sector-Based Wireless Device Management for Emergency Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems lack efficient methods to monitor and manage wireless communication devices within a geographic area of interest during emergency situations, such as natural disasters, to provide timely and targeted information and instructions to users.
Innovation Solution
A location analytics system determines a geographic area of interest, identifies wireless sectors, and generates mapping information for wireless communication devices, which is then transferred to an emergency action system to facilitate emergency response and user communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If wireless communication systems use traditional broad-area coverage methods, then coverage area is improved, but ability to monitor and manage devices in specific geographic areas during emergencies deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the wireless network into multiple sectors, each covering a specific geographic area. Base stations are segmented into multiple sector entities, allowing precise identification and monitoring of devices within each sector. This segmentation enables the system to focus monitoring resources on specific geographic areas of interest during emergencies, resolving the contradiction between broad coverage and precise location monitoring.
2Quantity of substance
If the system monitors all wireless devices across the entire network, then device coverage is improved, but system complexity and resource consumption deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by allowing different monitoring strategies for different geographic areas. The system can apply enhanced monitoring and device identification specifically to sectors within geographic areas of interest during emergencies, while maintaining normal operation elsewhere. This localized approach reduces overall system complexity and resource consumption while still achieving comprehensive monitoring where needed.
3Quantity of substance
If the system provides general emergency information to all users, then information coverage is improved, but ability to deliver targeted instructions to specific areas deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes sector-based device identification and geographic area mapping in advance, creating a ready framework for targeted emergency responses. When emergencies occur, the system can quickly identify devices within specific geographic areas of interest and deliver targeted instructions without needing to implement the targeting mechanism during the crisis. This preliminary setup enables both broad information dissemination and area-specific targeted instructions.
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Examples disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and software for monitoring wireless communication devices within a geographic area of interest. In one example, a method of operating a location analytics system includes identifying a geographic area of interest. The method further includes identifying wireless sectors within the geographic area of interest, and identifying wireless communication devices within the wireless sectors. The method also includes generating mapping information for the geographic area of interest based on the identification of the wireless communication devices, and providing the mapping information to emergency action system to provide information to the devices.