Group-Based Vehicle Movement Information Sharing System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an efficient method for sharing information about the movement of moving objects, such as vehicles, among users, particularly in scenarios where users need to coordinate arrival times at a meeting place.
Innovation Solution
An information providing system that includes terminal devices used by users and an information providing device capable of communicating with these terminals. The system sets groups of users, acquires information about the movement of moving objects used by group members, and provides this information to the users' terminal devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual contact methods are used to coordinate arrival times, then users can communicate directly, but the process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information providing device as an intermediary between users. This device automatically acquires movement information from moving objects (vehicles) and distributes it to terminal devices of group members, eliminating the need for manual contact and coordination between users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically providing movement information to users without requiring their active participation in the coordination process. The information providing device autonomously collects data from moving objects and delivers it to relevant users, allowing them to passively receive updates about arrival times and delays.
2Reliability
If movement information is not shared automatically, then system complexity remains low, but users cannot effectively coordinate when arrival times are delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The information providing device performs multiple functions: it manages group settings, acquires movement information from various moving objects, processes this information, and distributes it to multiple terminal devices. This multi-functionality enables reliable coordination across different scenarios without requiring separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an information providing device as an intermediary between users. This device automatically acquires movement information from moving objects (vehicles) and distributes it to terminal devices of group members, eliminating the need for manual contact and coordination between users.
3Productivity
If real-time movement information is provided to all group members, then coordination efficiency improves, but information processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements partial action by providing movement information selectively to only those users who are members of relevant groups, rather than broadcasting to all users universally. The information providing device processes and distributes information on a need-based basis, reducing unnecessary processing energy consumption while maintaining coordination efficiency for affected users.
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AI summary
An information providing system includes terminal devices each of which is used by a user, and an information providing device capable of communicating with the terminal devices. The information providing device includes a group setting unit that sets a group including a plurality of users, an information acquisition unit that acquires information regarding movement of a moving object used by at least one of the users belonging to the group, and an information providing unit that provides the information regarding the movement of the moving object as acquired by the information acquisition unit, to the terminal devices used by the users belonging to the group.