Auction-Based Poll Distribution System for Dynamic Priority
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional survey methods are slow and require lengthy registration processes, often with delayed results and fixed pricing, failing to meet the need for immediate and flexible polling solutions.
Innovation Solution
An auction-based polling system that allows users to set parameters, prioritize polls based on bids, and distribute them to users according to specified criteria, enabling faster and more flexible data collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional survey methods are used, then poll results can be obtained, but the process is slow and requires lengthy registration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the lengthy offline registration process from the conventional survey method. Users can participate in polls directly through the online social networking system without separate registration, removing this time-consuming step while maintaining poll functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing user profiles and social connections within the networking platform. This allows immediate poll distribution to connected users without requiring real-time registration or verification, enabling faster polling execution.
2Loss of time
If conventional survey firms are used, then polls can be conducted, but results are delayed and pricing is fixed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic pricing where poll requesters can bid amounts for priority processing. The system dynamically adjusts poll execution timing and resource allocation based on bid amounts, allowing flexible pricing that adapts to user needs and system conditions rather than using fixed rates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the pricing parameter from fixed to variable based on priority levels. Polls with higher bid amounts receive higher priority processing and faster result delivery, while lower bids receive standard processing. This parameter change enables both speed improvement and pricing flexibility simultaneously.
3Productivity
If priority-based poll distribution is implemented, then faster results are achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing priority processing only for specific poll requests based on their bid amounts, rather than restructuring the entire system. The auction module and poll distribution mechanism add complexity only where needed to handle priority differentiation, while the core polling functionality remains simple and unchanged.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for auction based polling is provided. Parameters related to a poll are received from a first user. Parameters related to a poll are received from a first user. A query is associated with the poll. A priority of the poll is determined based on the parameters. The poll is distributed to one or more second users according to the priority. Results to the poll are gathered. The results are reported to the first user.