Unified Awards Profile Display for Loyalty Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current website award systems fail to display all earned achievements in a single, algorithmically computed presentation, making it difficult for users to observe their aggregate achievements across multiple matrices.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced to create an awards profile by assigning logical and graphical encodings to user actions, allowing users to view all earned badges in a custom-designed webpage with a trophy case and geographical map, enabling the display of unlocked, progress, and earned badges with timestamped activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If website award systems display achievements in traditional formats, then the system structure remains simple, but users cannot view all earned achievements in a single algorithmically computed presentation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple achievement display matrices (trophy case, geographical map, and other achievement matrices) into a single awards profile image. This consolidation allows users to view all earned achievements in one unified presentation rather than across multiple separate displays, directly resolving the contradiction by combining information sources while managing system complexity through structured integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimensional approach by creating a composite awards profile image that algorithmically computes and presents achievements across multiple matrices simultaneously. This dimensional transformation enables comprehensive achievement visibility in a single view, overcoming the limitation of traditional sequential or separate display formats.
2Ease of operation
If the awards profile displays all badges across multiple matrices, then user satisfaction increases, but the computational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining unique features associated with each badge and establishing the structural framework of the awards profile before populating it with user achievements. This preliminary structuring reduces computational complexity during the actual achievement display process, as the algorithm works within a pre-established framework rather than creating the structure dynamically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the awards profile into distinct matrices (trophy case, geographical map, and other achievement matrices), each handling specific types of achievements. This segmentation allows the computational system to process and display achievements in organized modules, reducing overall computational complexity while maintaining comprehensive achievement visibility that enhances user satisfaction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If badges are displayed without structured encoding, then the implementation is simpler, but the ability to manage unlocked, progress, and earned badges is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by defining unique features and characteristics for each badge type (unlocked, progress, earned) that can be algorithmically processed. By encoding badges with specific parameters and attributes, the system gains versatility in managing different badge states and types, while the structured encoding enables automated computation and display decisions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces structured encoding as an intermediary layer between the badge data and its display representation. This encoding structure acts as a mediator that organizes badge information in a standardized format, enabling versatile badge management through algorithmic processing while maintaining a clear separation between data storage and presentation requirements.
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AI summary
A reward program is a type of “loyalty marketing” that typically utilizes a formal scheme to promote or encourage specific actions or behavior by a target audience. For instance, credit card companies have been known to offer “cash back” rewards to cardholders for using a particular credit card over some other form of payment. As another example, airlines are known to offer “frequent flier” mile rewards for electing to fly on a particular airline. The frequent flier miles can be traded in for travel discounts. Loyalty marketing concepts can also be applied to website applications. For instance, a website reward program can allow visitors an opportunity to earn virtual awards, e.g.: badges, titles, points, etc. Visitors can also earn awards that translate into real-world benefits, such as discounts, vouchers, etc.