Location-Based AR Privilege Management via GPS and Mediator Server

The patent introduces a location server as an intermediary component that handles the complex tasks of receiving location information from users, determining whether users are within defined areas, and managing privilege levels. This mediator approach offloads the computational burden from user devices to a centralized server, thereby improving user interaction capabilities without significantly increasing the complexity of individual user devices.

The system segments the AR application into multiple components: a client application on user devices, a location server for tracking and determination, and a content delivery mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific functions, improving overall system adaptability while distributing complexity across multiple manageable modules rather than concentrating it in a single system.

The system continuously monitors user location and dynamically adjusts privileges based on real-time location feedback. The location server receives ongoing location information, determines whether users remain within defined areas, and maintains or revokes privileges accordingly. This continuous feedback loop ensures that enhanced access is granted only when users are legitimately within authorized areas, improving user experience while maintaining security through automated verification.

User privileges are made dynamic rather than static, changing automatically based on location conditions. Users can have different privilege levels at different locations and times, with the system adapting access rights in real-time. This dynamic approach enhances user experience by providing appropriate access when needed while maintaining security by automatically revoking privileges when users leave authorized areas or when location conditions change.

The patent extracts the computationally intensive location processing and privilege management functions from user devices and places them on a remote location server. User devices only need to periodically report their location and receive privilege decisions, rather than performing complex analysis locally. This extraction significantly reduces energy consumption on mobile devices while maintaining reliable access control through centralized processing.

Instead of continuously tracking and processing location data at full resolution, the system uses partial action by periodically sampling location information and processing only the necessary data points to determine area presence. This approach provides sufficient access control reliability while minimizing the energy and computational resources required compared to continuous high-precision tracking.