Work Booth Reservation System with Dynamic Route Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems for work booth reservations at public transportation hubs do not effectively account for varying travel times to different booths and overwhelm users with numerous options, lacking efficient route planning and resource allocation based on public transportation alternatives.
Innovation Solution
A computerized system that calculates navigation information and reserves limited resources like work booths by optimizing total travel time, considering user schedules, and dynamically adjusting reservations based on demand, using route information and availability data to provide user-friendly interface for selecting suitable booths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If all available work booths are shown on a map during a requested time slot, then users can see all options, but it becomes difficult for users to decide which booth best matches their needs and the system must adjust time slots for each booth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a navigation system as an intermediary between work booth reservations and users. This mediator calculates optimal routes from public transportation stops to work booths, automatically determining travel times and presenting a single optimized reservation option rather than requiring users to evaluate all available booths manually
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the route calculation and travel time optimization functionality from the traditional map display approach. Instead of showing all booths and letting users manually assess accessibility, the system extracts and automates the navigation analysis to pre-determine the best booth selection based on optimized routes
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional map navigation systems present only a few alternative routes, then the system remains manageable, but it cannot accommodate all available work booths as potential waypoints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the navigation system adaptable to varying user needs and transportation options. The system dynamically calculates routes based on real-time parameters such as user location, transportation mode, and booth availability, allowing it to handle all work booths as potential waypoints without fixed limitations on route alternatives
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key navigation parameters including travel time calculations, route optimization criteria, and booth selection factors. By dynamically adjusting these parameters based on user preferences and real-time conditions, the system can efficiently evaluate all available work booths without becoming unmanageably complex
3Productivity
If work booths are reserved without considering travel time to each location, then reservation process is simple, but users may not reach their reserved booths within their available time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by calculating and optimizing routes from public transportation stops to work booths before the user makes a reservation. The system pre-determines travel times and selects booths that can be reached within the user's available time window, ensuring both efficient reservation processing and feasible travel times
Data Source
AI summary
Many professionals use public transportation for site visits. If there is spare time between site visits, it is desirable for them to find a workspace that is more secure than a coffee shop. Work booths located at train stations meet that need. The system handles the reservation of those work booths based on the customer's schedule and destinations. In a dense public transportation network of a major metropolitan area, there are several routes one can take to travel between two points with only slight delays. Small additional detours may be acceptable if they pass by an available work booth. Unlike a traditional public transportation navigation system, one or more of the described embodiments can check all routes leading past work booths in parallel.