Invention Reference Number
CORSAIR is a computational framework designed to improve predictions of human movement by identifying the intent and context behind travel patterns. Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on location, CORSAIR characterizes visits to capture why people move between places, enabling more accurate forecasting of destination changes. By integrating spatial and temporal insights, the framework supports applications ranging from urban planning to emergency response. This approach enhances understanding of human mobility, helping organizations anticipate needs, optimize services, and respond effectively to dynamic conditions.
Description
Human mobility is complex, shaped by personal routines, exploratory behavior, and significant life events. CORSAIR addresses gaps in existing prediction methods by introducing a way to classify and model different types of visits—such as routine, casual, or special—based on patterns like visit frequency and duration. This classification captures the behavioral context behind movements, improving the accuracy of predictions for when individuals transition to new or less frequent destinations. CORSAIR incorporates quality-assessed location data to ensure reliability and can be integrated into advanced analytical models to produce more nuanced forecasts. The framework has been tested across large-scale datasets from diverse urban environments, demonstrating its adaptability and predictive benefits. By offering a more detailed view of how people interact with their environments, CORSAIR enables more precise mobility modeling for applications in transportation optimization, safety planning, and service delivery—without revealing the proprietary methods or algorithms used to achieve these improvements.
Benefits
- Improves accuracy of predicting movement between distinct locations
- Captures behavioral context and intent behind mobility patterns
- Adaptable to diverse urban environments and datasets
Applications and Industries
- Urban planning and smart city infrastructure
- Public safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response
- Transportation and mobility services
- Retail and location-based marketing
Contact
To learn more about this technology, email partnerships@ornl.gov or call 865-574-1051.
