Adaptive Microsite for Dynamic Contact Information Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for exchanging contact information, such as business cards, are static and lack adaptability across different platforms, particularly between larger devices like PCs and smaller devices like mobile phones, and do not allow for easy updating or sharing of information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for generating and distributing microsites that mimic business cards, which are adaptive to the platform they are displayed on, allowing for real-time updates and sharing, using a server to store and generate microsite information based on the device's platform, with unique identifiers and dynamic functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If printed business cards are used for information exchange, then the information can be physically distributed, but the information is static and cannot be updated or edited after printing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static printed business cards into dynamic microsites that can be updated in real-time. The microsite information is stored on a server and can be modified at any time, allowing the contact information to remain current without requiring reprinting and redistribution of physical cards.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates digital copies of business card information in the form of microsites. These microsites replicate the essential contact information functionality of physical business cards while adding the capability for remote updates and modifications through server-based storage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional websites are created for different devices, then the information can be accessed electronically, but multiple versions must be created for different platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal microsite that functions across multiple platforms (PC, mobile phone, tablet) without requiring separate versions. The microsite is designed to be platform-agnostic, automatically adapting to different device types while maintaining consistent functionality and information presentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a single microsite identifier that remains constant across all platforms, while the presentation parameters (layout, size, interface) automatically adjust based on the accessing device. This allows one microsite to serve multiple platforms without creating multiple versions.
3Reliability
If physical business cards are distributed, then contact information can be exchanged, but control over the information is lost once distributed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the microsite creator and the information recipients. The server stores the microsite information and controls its distribution, allowing the creator to maintain oversight and update capabilities while still enabling easy sharing through microsite identifiers.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for generating, presenting, transferring, and tracking personal, product, organizational information or the like as a microsite that mimics the look and feel of a business card in a manner that is adaptive to the platform on which the microsite displays. A microsite may be associated with a product, person, organization or other entity, and may be grouped together with other microsites in various associations. Share activity of the microsites between users may be tracked to generated share analytics on the shared microsites.