Social Network Location Search System
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Solution Overview
Problem
GPS technology provides accurate geographical coordinates but often fails to offer accurate location names or relevant information, especially at the street address level, leading to inaccuracies in location data.
Innovation Solution
A system that integrates social networks to provide location information by searching for location names based on GPS coordinates and search criteria, enabling communication between members and determining routes through locations of interest, using a Geo-location Search Server, GLT server, rating and review server, messenger server, and sponsored search/ad server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If GPS technology is used to detect precise geographical locations, then measurement precision of coordinates is improved, but accuracy of location names and relevant information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces social network data as an intermediary layer between GPS coordinates and location names. Instead of directly mapping coordinates to names, the system uses check-ins and location data from social network members to bridge the gap, providing contextually relevant location information that enhances accuracy beyond what GPS alone can provide
2Device complexity
If traditional location data systems are used, then device complexity is reduced, but location information accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges traditional GPS location detection with social network data processing into a unified system. By combining coordinate detection from GPS with location name extraction from social network check-ins and member data, the system achieves enhanced location accuracy while maintaining operational simplicity through integrated processing
3Measurement precision
If social network integration is implemented to improve location accuracy, then location information precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs self-service mechanisms where social network members automatically contribute location data through their check-ins and profile information. This user-generated content automatically populates and updates the location database, reducing the need for manual data entry and system maintenance while continuously improving location accuracy
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AI summary
A device, system, and method are directed towards providing location information from a social network. A GPS coordinate and a search criterion are received from a client device associated with a member of a social network. The social network is searched for another member associated with a location name based on the GPS coordinate and the search criterion. The location name may be a sponsored advertisement. The location name is provided to the client device. A communication may be enabled between the member and the other member. Moreover, a start and end location may also be received. The GPS coordinate and/or search criterion may be associated with either the start or end location. The searched location name is used to determine a location of interest. A route is determined between the start and end location and through the location of interest. The route is provided to the client device.