Space of Interest Data Structure for Location-Based Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing location-based data services face challenges in accurately providing multiple data sets for a single location due to one-to-one coordinate matching, leading to user confusion and inefficiency, as well as resource-intensive separate database management for layered data on electronic maps.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves creating a Space of Interest (SOI) as a representative management unit, structurally matching location-based data to SOI, allowing for systematic management and cumulative tracking of data changes, and providing an interface for users and operators to manage data in a spatial structure, enabling efficient and accurate data retrieval.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple coordinates are created to manage multiple location-based data for the same location, then data coverage is improved, but user confusion increases and search efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple coordinates that represent the same physical location into a single unified coordinate entry. This unified entry can store multiple location-based data items (such as multiple POIs, businesses, or landmarks) associated with that single coordinate, eliminating the need for users to search through multiple separate coordinate entries for the same location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal coordinate structure that can serve multiple functions simultaneously. A single coordinate entry can represent various types of location-based information (different POIs, businesses, landmarks) through a hierarchical structure, allowing one coordinate to fulfill multiple data representation roles without requiring separate coordinate entries.
2Ease of manufacture
If location-based data is stored in separate databases categorized by map layers, then data organization is improved, but resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the storage structure by integrating location-based data into a unified database system rather than maintaining separate databases for different map layers. The hierarchical data structure within each coordinate entry allows organized storage of multiple data types (POI information, business data, landmark data) without requiring separate database instances.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal data storage structure at the coordinate level that can accommodate various types of location-based data. This single storage structure serves multiple purposes by hierarchically organizing different categories of information (multiple POIs, businesses, landmarks) within the same coordinate entry, eliminating the need for layer-specific databases.
3Measurement precision
If map information is updated, then data accuracy is improved, but verification time increases due to need to compare with existing POI information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-establishing a hierarchical data structure within coordinate entries that anticipates future data relationships. When new POI information is added or updated, the system can quickly determine whether to create a new coordinate entry or associate it with an existing one by comparing against the hierarchical structure already in place, reducing verification time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously compares new POI information against the existing hierarchical coordinate structure. This feedback loop allows automatic verification by checking whether new data items match existing coordinates or require new entries, streamlining the update process while maintaining data accuracy.
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AI summary
One aspect of the invention provides a method including: receiving shape information describing a shape of a first space of interest (SOI); receiving location information describing a location of the first SOI; associating the shape information with the location information and a first unique ID to form a first SOI object; receiving second information describing at least one of a shape or a location of a second SOI; associating the second information and a second unique ID to form a second SOI object; and associating the first SOI object with the second SOI object.