Access Point Event Tagging for Near-Presence Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies are incapable of simultaneously performing near-presence and event detection, requiring additional tools and complex analytical techniques, and often lack user identifiers and have limited coverage.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for near-presence event detection using a wireless network access point to record activity logs, tag entries based on event triggers, and generate reports identifying network entities associated with events, compatible with various network devices and avoiding complex analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If technologies designed for near-presence detection are used, then near-presence detection capability is provided, but event detection capability is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the access point universal by enabling it to perform both near-presence detection and event detection functions. The activity log structure is designed to accommodate both types of detection, with activity entries that can be tagged to indicate association with events, allowing a single device to serve multiple detection purposes without requiring separate specialized systems
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional tools are used to perform both near-presence and event detection, then detection versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges near-presence detection and event detection into a unified system implemented at the access point. The activity log combines both types of detection data, and the tagging mechanism integrates both detection outcomes into a single structured format, eliminating the need for separate tools and reducing overall system complexity
3Measurement precision
If complicated analytical techniques are used for event detection, then detection accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by maintaining continuous activity logs that record all network entity activities before events occur. When an event is detected via trigger, the system can immediately query the pre-recorded activity log for relevant entries within a time window, avoiding the need for complex real-time analysis and simplifying the operational process
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AI summary
Methods and apparatus for near-presence event detection are provided. Events are detected by nearby network entities such as user equipment or internet-of-things devices and reported thereby to an access point of a wireless network as a trigger. The trigger initiates a tagging of activity logs recorded by the access point to indicate an association with the event. The activity logs record entries for connection activities between the access point and network entities connecting to its wireless network. In some embodiments, the entries include information on the time and location for a connection activity and an identifier for the connecting network entity. In some embodiments, the access point provides a report including the tagged entries of the activity log.