Interactive Territory Management with Spatial Fabric Layers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current geodemographic analysis methods lack efficient tools for users to visually identify and manage geographic territories, update territory allocations, and aggregate data attributes, especially in a user-friendly and interactive manner.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that receive a territory file with geographic data, retrieve spatial fabric layers, and display polygonal regions, allowing users to select, update, and assign territories, integrate point-of-interest data, and calculate aggregated values, all while enabling visual representation and data manipulation through a computing device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If geodemographic analysis is performed using traditional methods, then demographic data can be analyzed, but visual identification and management of geographic territories is inefficient and lacks user interactivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical/manual geodemographic analysis methods with an electronic computing system that automatically processes territory data, performs spatial fabric generation, and provides interactive visual displays, thereby improving both ease of operation and productivity simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates visual copies ( graphical representations) of geographic territories and spatial fabrics that can be interactively manipulated and analyzed, allowing users to work with visual models rather than raw data, thus improving ease of operation without sacrificing analytical productivity
2Loss of information
If traditional territory analysis methods are used, then data can be processed, but visual representation and interactive manipulation of territories is not available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments territory data into discrete spatial fabric elements and polygonal regions that can be individually processed, selected, and manipulated, allowing complete data representation to be managed through manageable visual units without overwhelming system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms two-dimensional geographic data into three-dimensional spatial fabric structures that can be visually represented and interactively manipulated, enhancing data representation completeness while managing complexity through standardized geometric transformations
3Productivity
If manual territory updates are performed, then territory allocations can be modified, but the process is time-consuming and lacks real-time feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous automated processing where territory updates, spatial fabric regeneration, and visual display refreshes occur in continuous sequence without manual intervention between steps, eliminating idle time and maintaining continuous productive action throughout the update process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms where territory updates immediately trigger visual refreshes and allow users to see changes as they are made, providing continuous feedback that eliminates waiting time and enables immediate verification of update results
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and apparatus for identifying one or more territories are provided. An example method includes receiving, from a data source, a territory file. The territory file can include data describing territory details such as a geographic territory name, territory geometry information, territory data attributes, and a territory color. Territory data is retrieved from a server, based on data in the territory file. A spatial fabric layer including polygonal regions is loaded from the territory data. A visual representation of one or more polygonal regions is displayed with a video display. User data indicating a selection of one or more polygonal regions can be received to create or update one or more selected territory polygonal regions. Changes made to a territory allocation can be displayed on a video display. The territory file can be updated with data identifying the one or more selected polygonal regions, and stored.