Huawei technologies co., ltd. (20240159857). METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING INDOOR MAP AND RELATED APPARATUS simplified abstract

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METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING INDOOR MAP AND RELATED APPARATUS

Organization Name

huawei technologies co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Zhi Li of Xi'an (CN)

Dandan Zeng of Beijing (CN)

Yongliang Wang of Wuhan (CN)

Yun Zhang of Shenzhen (CN)

Fangsong Wang of Nanjing (CN)

METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING INDOOR MAP AND RELATED APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240159857 titled 'METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING INDOOR MAP AND RELATED APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for constructing an indoor map using wireless signal information similarity between different tracks.

  • Obtaining a plurality of first tracks and a second track
  • Each first track is a flat-layer track on an indoor horizontal layer
  • The second track is a cross-layer track between different indoor horizontal layers
  • Wireless signal information similarity between first track points and second track points is less than a first threshold
  • Performing layering on the first tracks based on wireless signal information similarity between them
  • Obtaining a layering result that can be used to construct an indoor map

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in indoor navigation systems, asset tracking in indoor environments, and location-based services in large indoor spaces like shopping malls or airports.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of accurately mapping indoor spaces where GPS signals may not be reliable, providing a solution for indoor navigation and tracking.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved indoor navigation accuracy, enhanced asset tracking capabilities, and better location-based services for users in indoor environments.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include indoor mapping software for businesses, indoor navigation apps for consumers, and asset tracking solutions for warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for indoor mapping technology is the use of Bluetooth beacons for indoor positioning and navigation. Another could be the use of RFID technology for asset tracking in indoor environments.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle changes in the indoor environment that may affect wireless signal information similarity over time?

This article does not address how the method adapts to changes in the indoor environment that could impact the accuracy of the constructed indoor map.

What are the limitations of this technology in terms of the size and complexity of indoor spaces it can effectively map?

The article does not provide information on the scalability and limitations of this method in mapping large or complex indoor environments.


Original Abstract Submitted

this application disclose a method for constructing an indoor map. the method includes: obtaining a plurality of first tracks and a second track, where each first track is a flat-layer track located on an indoor horizontal layer, the second track is a cross-layer track located between different indoor horizontal layers, and a first wireless signal information similarity between each first track point of the first track and each second track point is less than a first threshold; and performing layering on the plurality of first tracks based on a second wireless signal information similarity between the plurality of first tracks, to obtain a layering result, where the layering result may be used to construct an indoor map.