Calculating viral transfer risk and reducing exposure through occupancy optimization

Abstract

Embodiments herein relate to viral transfer risk management. In example embodiments, an apparatus is configured to retrieve a first user identifier associated with a first client computing entity. The apparatus is further configured to determine, based at least in part on a first transfer risk score associated with the first user identifier, a first transfer risk score grouping for the first user identifier. The apparatus is further configured to, based at least in part on the first transfer risk score grouping and physical space parameters associated with a physical space identifier, allocate a first physical space assignment within a physical space associated with the physical space identifier to the first user identifier associated with the first client computing entity. In other example embodiments, an apparatus is configured to detect or receive a plurality of locations, each location associated with a different client computing entity of a plurality of client computing entities within a physical space associated with a physical space identifier. The apparatus is further configured to retrieve a plurality of user identifiers each associated with a different client computing entity of the plurality of client computing entities and, for each user identifier of the plurality of user identifiers, determine, based at least in part on a respective transfer risk score associated with the user identifier, a respective transfer risk score grouping. The apparatus is further configured to, based at least in part on respective transfer risk score groupings and physical space parameters associated with a physical space identifier, initiate one or more corrective actions.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63 / 200,186, titled “CALCULATING VIRAL TRANSFER RISK AND REDUCING EXPOSURE THROUGH OCCUPANCY OPTIMIZATION,” filed Feb. 19, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]Transmission of infectious diseases happens in many ways depending upon the virus or bacteria with which the infectious disease is associated. Viruses and bacteria can be associated with environmental sources, such as dry surfaces (e.g., railings, chairs, countertops, tables, armrests), wet surfaces, moist environments, and biofilms (e.g., faucets and sinks), dust or decaying debris (e.g., construction dust or wet materials from water leaks). Viruses and bacteria can be transmitted through contact (e.g., touching), sprays and splashes, inhalation, and injuries. Contact moves viruses and bacteria by touch; sprays and splashes occur when an inf...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about managing the risk of transferring viruses between different computer systems. The invention involves a system that assigns a physical space to each user identifier and calculates a transfer risk score for each user based on their activities in that space. The system can also detect and correct any viral threats in real-time. Overall, the invention improves security and protects against viral spread in computer networks.

Problems solved by technology

The droplets can land on a susceptible person's eyes, nose, or mouth and can cause infection.

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