LGU+ reduces search range for mountaineers by 99%... Communication data utilization
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LG U+ announced that it has collaborated with Solbit Systems to demonstrate technology that reduces the search range for mountain victims by approximately 99% from 706.86㎢ to 4.13㎢ by analyzing base station radio waves and mobile phone access records.
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To solve the difficulty of searching when GPS signals are unavailable or cell phones are turned off during mountain distress, technology that combines base station data and access records is being developed.
Analysis of base station and mobile phone access records... Demonstrated reduction from 706㎢ to 4㎢
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Hyeong-bin = LG U+ [032640] demonstrated technology to narrow the search range for mountain rescuers by using mobile communication base station information and cell phone access records.
LG U+ announced on the 11th that it and Solbit Systems, a radio wave analysis company, demonstrated search support technology in the area of Unjangsan Mountain in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, assuming a situation where a GPS signal is not captured or the mobile phone is turned off.
In this demonstration, Solvit System's Intelligent Search and Support System (iSAR) was used to analyze the radio wave reach of the base station, antenna direction, and mobile phone access records by time zone.
As a result, the estimated search range of 706.86㎢ centered on the existing last access base station was reduced to 4.13㎢, a reduction of approximately 99%.
LG U+ explained that it has confirmed that it can estimate the location of a person in distress more precisely by combining the radio wave characteristics of the communication network and access records, rather than using only existing base station information.
LG U+ and Solvit System plan to verify the accuracy and usability of the technology through additional testing and review ways to apply it to the search and support system of emergency rescue organizations.
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LG U+ and Solvit System will verify technology accuracy and usability through additional testing.
Likely · Within months
Potential for emergency rescue agencies to apply the technology to search and support systems
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- When will the technology be applied in a real emergency situation?
- What is the accuracy like in different terrains or environments?
- How will a cooperation system with emergency rescue organizations be established?
