Tool Tracking Beacon With Application-Settable Transmission Rates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack efficient methods for modifying the transmission intervals of locator beacons to optimize power consumption and location tracking accuracy for tools and devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for modifying the repeat intervals of locator beacon signals, allowing for different transmission patterns using open and proprietary protocols, and integrating with user devices for location logging and data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If beacon transmission repeat interval is shortened to improve location tracking accuracy, then location tracking accuracy is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The beacon transmission system dynamically adjusts the repeat interval based on operational conditions. The modification instruction received from the user device allows the beacon transmitter to change its transmission frequency from a first repeat interval to a third repeat interval, enabling adaptive optimization between location tracking accuracy and power consumption based on real-time needs
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the temporal parameter (repeat interval) of beacon transmissions to resolve the contradiction. By modifying the repeat interval parameter in response to user instructions, the system can switch between different transmission frequencies to balance location tracking precision with energy conservation requirements
2Loss of energy
If beacon transmission repeat interval is lengthened to reduce power consumption, then power efficiency is improved, but location tracking accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The beacon transmitter dynamically adjusts its transmission interval based on received modification instructions, allowing the system to optimize power efficiency by lengthening the repeat interval when high-frequency tracking is not required, while maintaining the capability to switch to shorter intervals when accuracy becomes priority
Solution Approach 2:
The system modifies the repeat interval parameter to achieve better power efficiency. By changing from a first repeat interval to a third repeat interval based on user device instructions, the system reduces energy loss while maintaining acceptable location tracking performance for the specific application context
Data Source
AI summary
A method for modifying a repeat interval of a locator beacon is described. The method includes transmitting repeatedly, by a beacon transmitter, a first advertising beacon signal through a first number of transmission repetitions spaced at a first repeat interval. The method further includes transmitting repeatedly, by the beacon transmitter, a second advertising beacon signal through a second number of transmission repetitions at a second repeat interval, wherein the second advertising beacon signal includes an identifier that provides identification of the beacon transmitter and user information. The method further includes receiving a modification instruction from a user device. The modification instruction is configured to modify the first repeat interval into a third repeat interval. The method also includes transmitting repeatedly, by a beacon transmitter, the first beacon signal through the first number of transmission repetitions spaced at the third repeat interval.