DE102022201905B3 - Method for transmitting position information in an environment from a first person to at least one second person, computer program product and communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transmitting position information (3) from a first person (2) to at least one second person (4): - subdividing the environment (6) into a large number of position tiles (7); - coding a respective position tile ( 7) by respectively assigning at least one position-independent word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2);- determining context information (8) of the first person (2) and/or the second person (4);- determining a neighboring position to a position to be transmitted, wherein a word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) assigned to the neighboring position corresponds at least partially with the context information (8);- determining the word (a A1 , B1, C1, A2, B2, C2); and- transmitting the word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) corresponding to the adjacent position to the second person (4) as the position information (3). The invention also relates to a computer program product and a communication device (1).

Description

The invention relates to a method for transmitting position information in an environment from a first person to at least one second person by means of a communication device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a computer program product and a communication device.

Navigation systems or coordinate systems based on words are already known from the prior art. For example, a corresponding coordinate system can be described using three words. Here, coordinates on the earth's surface with a resolution of about three meters, for example, can be represented by a combination of three words. Neighboring coordinates sometimes differ greatly in their word combinations, which can be remembered differently by individual users. For example, two adjacent coordinates on the forecourt of the main train station in Wolfsburg have become "fanclub. thanked” and “just. started. peace". A few meters away is “amounts. ticket. for", right next to "busy, textbook. this".

Each of these coordinates is suitable, for example, to find a meeting place with friends. Due to the very different word composition, however, it is likely that individuals or a group will be able to remember certain combinations better than other word combinations.

The US 2020/0092384 A1 describes a method, apparatus, and systems that receive location data representing a current physical location of the first user from a first user device associated with a first user. A request for the first user's current physical location is received by a second user device connected to the second user. In response to the received selection, the first user's current physical location is transmitted to the second user device based on the shared location data. A selection of a third party service is received by the second user device. The current physical location of the first user is transmitted to a server connected to the third-party service, with a request for the third-party service to send a service or product to the current physical location of the first user.

The U.S. 2019/0122266 A1 describes a mobile communication device, such as mobile phones, by means of which the display options for mobile content can be improved. Information about the user characteristics associated with a mobile communication device and other capabilities are used to improve the presentation and relevance of mobile content to suitable or desired mobile communication devices.

The DE 10 2018 006 117 A1 discloses an address assignment method in which coordinate data are determined by means of a coordinate device, which coordinate data characterize a two-dimensional position of a delimited location, and in which the determined coordinate data are assigned to a word sequence with at least several words by means of an assignment device, with at least one location attribute assigned to the location being determined and the word sequence is assigned to the coordinate data as a function of the at least one location attribute.

The EP 3 333 725 A1 shows a method for encoding an angular representation of a geographic position into an alphanumeric code.

The US 2016 / 0 073 225 A1 describes a method for generating a local identifier. With this method, the environment or the world is divided into a large number of position tiles.

The object of the present invention is to create a method, a computer program product and a communication device by means of which a more intuitive transmission of position information between people can be implemented.

This object is achieved by a method, a computer program product and a communication device according to the independent patent claims. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

One aspect of the invention relates to a method for transmitting position information in an environment from a first person to at least one second person by means of a communication device. The environment is divided into a large number of position tiles. A respective position tile is encoded by respectively assigning at least one position-independent word. Context information of the first person and/or the second person is determined. In particular, an adjacent position to a position to be transmitted is determined, with a word assigned to the adjacent position at least partly matching the context information. The determination of the the word corresponding to the adjacent position, and transmitting the adjacent position by transmitting the word corresponding to the adjacent position to the second person as the position information.

In particular, the word corresponding to the adjacent position can thus be used or memorized intuitively, since this is, for example, in the context of the first person or the second person. In particular, it is therefore provided that a user or the first person is supported when selecting a coordinate from a possibly "speaking" coordinate system, to select the corresponding coordinate that is suitable for his purpose and also fulfills additional framework conditions. A basic condition or context can be, for example, that the coordinate is better remembered or better understood due to its word composition for the target person or target group to whom the coordinate is communicated. In particular, these framework conditions are the corresponding context information.

For the selection of the appropriate coordinates, it is helpful if the system to be supported, in particular within the communication device, has access to further data on the persons and the target group. For example, the communication device can analyze a commonly used vocabulary of the person or the target group. It is also possible that, for example, the purpose of determining the coordinates, for example meeting point, destination for a package, identification of a place of interest or the like, is used with the selection.

The communication device can be, for example, a mobile terminal device, in particular a so-called intelligent telephone (smartphone). Furthermore, for example, tablets or other means of communication for transmitting a location or a position are also possible.

It is also advantageous if a respective position tile is encoded with at least three words. This makes it possible for a large number of position tiles to be generated, as a result of which the position tiles in particular become very small and thus describe an exact position. The environment can thus be described with great precision using the three words, so that a reliable meeting between the people or the precise transmission of the position information is made possible.

Furthermore, it has proven to be advantageous if at least one of the three words at least partially matches the context information. In particular if, for example, the position tile is described with three words, it is advantageous if at least one of the three words matches the context information. All three words can preferably match the context information. This makes it possible for both the first person and/or the second person to reliably remember the position information.

Furthermore, it has proven to be advantageous if a calendar entry of the first person and/or the second person in the communication device and/or a leisure activity of the first person and/or the second person and/or a professional activity of the first person and/or or the second person can be used. It is thus possible for the context information to be reliably determined. Furthermore, this makes it possible for the first person and/or the second person to be able to receive the corresponding position information reliably on the basis of the corresponding context information.

It is also advantageous if a system language used in the communication device is taken into account for transmitting the position information. In particular, the corresponding position tiles can be used or encoded in different languages. In particular, should an English-speaking person then, for example, receive the relevant position information, the language can also be taken into account in order to obtain the relevant context information and the word corresponding thereto.

It is also advantageous if a spatial association of the position tiles and/or a distance threshold value of the position to the neighboring position are taken into account when determining the neighboring position. If, for example, the first person wants to meet in a public place, the spatial cohesion of the place can be used to determine the neighboring position. In particular, the search for the neighboring position is also limited by the spatial limitation of the space. If, for example, the square is separated by a street, the spatial delimitation of the street across the square can also be used so that, for example, people do not meet on the wrong side of the street. Furthermore, it can also be provided that, for example, distance threshold values are provided, in which radius the adjacent position may be located. In particular, in the present case adjacent position is not to be understood as meaning that a directly adjacent position to the position must be determined. It is also possible to determine neighboring positions that are in the vicinity and are therefore not directly adjacent to the position tile.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the agreement of the word with the context information is determined on the basis of a vocabulary database in the communication device. For example, corresponding words used by the person and/or second person can be evaluated via the communication device and a corresponding vocabulary database can be created. The context information can then in turn be generated on the basis of this vocabulary database, so that a reliable match can be achieved between the context information and the corresponding words.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the selection of a specific word as position information is suppressed as a function of a first personal profile of the first person and/or a second personal profile of the second person. In particular, a negative selection is therefore also proposed since, for example, certain words have a negative connotation for certain users. The communication device tries, for example, not to suggest a coordinate with the word element “angling” to a vegan if there are coordinates that are just as good or only slightly less suitable. Likewise, a user who has recently suffered an injury will ideally not be suggested a coordinate containing the word "cut".

Neighboring position or slightly worse position can mean here in particular that the coordinate is, for example, somewhat further away from an entrance, but nevertheless no confusion, for example a door, can occur due to the local situation. However, if, for example, the exact parking space of a car is to be described, the coordinates that are unsuitable for content reasons are still used, otherwise vehicles could be mixed up.

The method presented is in particular a computer-implemented method. A further aspect therefore relates to a computer program product with program code means which cause an electronic computing device to carry out a method according to the preceding aspect when the program code means are processed by the electronic computing device. The computer program product can also be referred to as a computer program. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a computer-readable storage medium with the computer program product.

Furthermore, the invention also relates to a communication device for transmitting position information in an environment from a first position to at least one second person, with at least one electronic computing device, wherein the communication device is designed to carry out a method according to the preceding aspect. In particular, the method is carried out using the communication device. The communication device can be designed, for example, as a mobile device or as a mobile terminal device, in particular as an intelligent telephone, in particular as a so-called smartphone.

The electronic computing device has, for example, processors, circuits, in particular integrated circuits, and other electronic components in order to be able to carry out corresponding method steps.

The invention also includes developments of the communication device according to the invention, which have features as have already been described in connection with the developments of the method according to the invention. For this reason, the corresponding developments of the communication device according to the invention are not described again here.

The invention also includes the combinations of features of the described embodiments.

• 1 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Ausführungsform einer Kommunikationsvorrichtung; und
• 2 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Umgebung.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below. For this shows:

• 1 a schematic plan view of an embodiment of a communication device; and
• 2 a schematic plan view of an environment.

The exemplary embodiments explained below are preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention. In the exemplary embodiments, the described components each represent individual features of the invention to be considered independently of one another, which also develop the invention independently of one another and are therefore also to be regarded as part of the invention individually or in a combination other than that shown. Furthermore, the described executions games can also be supplemented by other features of the invention already described.

Elements with the same function are each provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.

1 shows a schematic plan view of an embodiment of a communication device 1 of a first person 2. In the present case, the communication device 1 is embodied in particular as a mobile terminal device, in particular as an intelligent telephone, a so-called smartphone. In particular, it is provided that in the method according to the invention, position information 3, for example a meeting point, is transmitted from the first person 2 to a second person 4, with the second person 4 having, for example, another communication device 5 on which the position information 3 can be displayed. In particular, the position information 3 describes a position in an environment 6 ( 2 ). It is provided that the environment 6 can be independent of the current positions of the first person 2 and/or the second person 4 . The communication device 1 has in particular at least one electronic computing device.

2 shows a schematic plan view of an area 6. In the present exemplary embodiment, the area 6 is in particular divided into a large number of position tiles 7. FIG. A respective position tile 7 is in turn assigned a respective position-independent word A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2. A length of the word can be freely applied. However, the words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 are preferably words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 that are in a dictionary. In the present exemplary embodiment, in particular each position tile 7 is assigned three words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2. The present example shows in particular that a first position tile 9 has the three words A1, B1, C1 and an essentially adjacent second position tile 10 has the words A2, B2, C2. In particular, context information 8 of the first person 2 and/or the second person 4 is determined. An adjacent position to one of the positions to be transmitted is then determined, with a word A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 assigned to the adjacent position at least partially matching the context information 8 . The word A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 corresponding to the adjacent position is then determined and the adjacent position is transmitted by transmitting the word A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 corresponding to the adjacent position the second person as the position information 3. Here it is provided in particular that, for example, the desired position information 3 for a meeting point at the first position tile 9 has the words A1, B1, C1. On the basis of the context information 8, however, the adjacent position is determined, which has the words A2, B2, C2.

In particular, it is provided that at least one of the three words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 matches the context information 8. A calendar entry of the first person 2 and/or the second person 4 in the communication device 1 and/or a leisure activity of the first person 2 and/or the second person 4 and/or a professional activity of the first person 2 and/or or the second person 4 can be used. Furthermore, a system language used in the communication device 1 for transmitting the position information 3 can also be taken into account.

As in particular in 2 shown, a spatial association of the position tiles 9, 10 and/or a distance threshold value of the position to the neighboring position can be taken into account when determining the neighboring position. In particular, provision can be made here for both position tiles 9, 10 to be located on a square 11 shown, but not on the opposite side of a street 12 shown here, for example, so that the two people 2, 4 can reliably meet each other.

In particular, the correspondence of the word with the context information 8 can also be determined on the basis of a vocabulary database in the communication device 1 . In particular, provision is therefore made for the first person 2 and/or the second person 4 to be supported in selecting a coordinate from a possibly speaking coordinate system, with the coordinate being selected which is suitable for its purpose and which also fulfills additional framework conditions. A basic condition can be, for example, that the coordinate is better remembered or better understood due to its word composition for the target person or target group to whom the coordinate is communicated.

For the selection of the suitable coordinate it is helpful if the supporting system or the communication device 1 has access to further data of the user and the target group. For example, the communication device 1 can analyze the vocabulary commonly used by the person 2, 4 or the target group. It is also possible for the purpose of the coordinates notification, for example meeting point, destination for a package, identification of a place of interest or the like, to be included in the selection.

If, for example, the meeting takes place on the forecourt of Wolfsburg's main train station, all of the coordinates on the forecourt can be suitable for such a meeting. For example, if football fans would like to meet before or after the game, the communication device 1 proposes the coordinate “become a fan club. thank you”. If friends would like to meet before a train journey, the system suggests the coordinate “total. ticket. for before. A group that has talked about peace demonstrations in the past, for example, is assigned “straight, kindled. peace” proposed.

If, for example, coordinates for a house or home are shared, different combinations are possible. For example, the word combination "last. melt. Unusual” should be used if snow or ice cream was a topic in the last communication. The combination of “merry, clothes. asked” can be used to invite you to a party, for example. For example, the word combination “agreement. Ventilation. request” can be used.

It is also possible that a negative selection also takes place, for example, since specific words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 have negative connotations for specific people 2, 4. The communication device 1 thus tries, for example, not to suggest a coordinate with the word component “angling” to a vegan if there are coordinates that are just as good or only slightly less suitable. Likewise, a user who has recently suffered an injury will ideally not be suggested a coordinate containing the word "cut".

Slightly worse can be understood here to mean that a coordinate is, for example, a little further away from an entrance, but due to the local situation, there can still be no confusion, for example with a door. However, if, for example, the exact parking space of a car is to be described, the coordinates that are unsuitable for content reasons are still used, otherwise vehicles could be mixed up.

In particular, the communication device 1 is therefore proposed, which analyzes the communication behavior and speech behavior continuously and on a case-by-case basis. Here, for example, text messages, conversations, voice messages, calendar entries and read text can be used. This can be done for both the first person 2 and the second person 4 . Further analyzes of other persons are also possible. If an action is carried out on the communication device 1 which is intended to end in sharing a coordinate, the communication device 1 evaluates the probable purpose of sharing the coordinate, for example via the text content of a calendar entry or via the content or subject of a chat from which the parts are shared function is called. From the purpose of sharing, it is estimated what set of coordinates can be considered as a target. For example, a precise point, property lines or the forecourt of a train station.

The word components of the possible coordinates are determined from this set of coordinates. A possible word set is also determined from the purpose of determining the coordinates and/or the speech behavior of the sharing user or the target group. The communication device 1 then determines from the coordinate word set the words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 that have the greatest possible semantic proximity to the user word set. It is then conceivable that an additional comparison with a negative word set takes place in order to exclude words A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2 that have a semantic proximity to undesirable subject areas or to evaluate them as less desirable.

The communication device 1 now either automatically selects one of the possible coordinates or proposes a weighted selection list of possible coordinates to the user, possibly with justification for the sorting sequence.

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Claims (10)

Method for transmitting position information (3) in an environment (6) from a first person (2) to at least one second person (4) by means of a communication device (1): - subdividing the environment (6) into a plurality of position tiles (7); - encoding a respective position tile (7) by respectively assigning at least one position-independent word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2); - Determining context information (8) of the first person (2) and/or the second person (4); - determining a neighboring position to a position to be transmitted, wherein a word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) assigned to the neighboring position corresponds at least partially with the context information (8); - determining the word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) corresponding to the adjacent position; and - communicating the neighboring position by communicating the word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) corresponding to the neighboring position to the second person (4) as the position information (3). procedure after claim 1 , characterized in that a respective position tile (7) is encoded with at least three words (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2). procedure after claim 2 , characterized in that at least one of the three words (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) at least partially matches the context information (8). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a calendar entry of the first person (2) and/or the second person (4) in the communication device (1) and/or a leisure activity of the first person (2) is used as context information (8). and/or the second person (4) and/or a professional activity of the first person (2) and/or the second person (4). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a system language used in the communication device (1) is taken into account for transmitting the position information (3). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a spatial association of the position tiles (7) and/or a distance threshold value of the position to the neighboring position are taken into account when determining the neighboring position. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the agreement of the word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2, C2) with the context information (8) is determined on the basis of a vocabulary database in the communication device (1). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that depending on a first personal profile of the first person (2) and/or a second personal profile of the second person (4), the selection of a specific word (A1, B1, C1, A2, B2 , C2) is suppressed as position information (3). Computer program product with program code means, which cause an electronic computing device to do so when the program code means are processed by the electronic computing device, a method according to one of Claims 1 until 8th to perform. Communication device (1) for transmitting position information (3) in an environment (6) from a first person (2) to at least one second person (4), with at least one electronic computing device, the communication device (1) for carrying out a method according to one of the Claims 1 until 8th is trained.

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