Beacon Message Distribution Service Access Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current beacon technologies limit access to beacon networks and message distribution, failing to effectively manage user permissions and message relevance based on time and location, and do not integrate well with other media platforms.

Innovation Solution

A beacon message distribution service that allows users to specify messages and locations for transmission, determining suitable beacon transmitters and managing user access, with internal users sending messages directly and external users requiring permission, and incorporating features for time and distance-based activation and retention, as well as integration with television and streaming media.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If beacon networks restrict access to authorized users only, then security and control are improved, but accessibility and network expansion are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess controlVSAvoidnetwork accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments users into different categories (internal/external users, subscribers/non-subscribers) and applies different access rules to each segment. Internal users have direct access while external users require permission, allowing the system to maintain security for core users while enabling broader network participation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The beacon manager acts as an intermediary between external users and the beacon network. External users must obtain permission from the beacon manager before accessing beacons, providing a controlled gateway that maintains security while enabling external access when appropriate.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If beacon networks allow wide access to external users, then network expansion and collaboration are improved, but security control and permission management become complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork accessibilityVSAvoidpermission management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables beacon managers to self-manage their own beacon access permissions without requiring intervention from central administrators. Beacon managers can independently grant or revoke access for external users, decentralizing permission management and reducing administrative overhead.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of requiring central administrators to manage all permission requests, the system inverts the approach by empowering beacon managers to autonomously control access to their own beacons. This shifts the burden of permission management from central authorities to individual beacon owners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Productivity

If beacon messages are distributed without time and location filtering, then message delivery speed is improved, but message relevance and user experience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemessage delivery speedVSAvoidmessage relevance

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different message distribution rules based on local conditions (location and time). Messages are filtered and customized according to the specific context of each beacon location and time period, ensuring that only relevant messages are delivered to users in appropriate contexts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The message distribution system dynamically adjusts message delivery based on real-time location and time data. Rather than static distribution rules, the system continuously evaluates contextual factors to determine which messages should be delivered, when, and to which users, optimizing relevance while maintaining efficient delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Device complexity

If beacon networks operate independently without media integration, then system simplicity is improved, but engagement and reach are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem integrationVSAvoidmedia platform integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The beacon network system is designed to perform multiple functions beyond simple message broadcasting, including integration with television and streaming media platforms. This multi-functionality allows the same beacon infrastructure to serve diverse purposes and connect with various media channels, expanding reach without requiring completely separate systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11510041B2Access to beacon networks by outside users

Publication Date: 2022.11.22 GEORA LLC

AI summary

A user of a beacon message distribution service provides a specification for one or more messages to be sent to one or more beacon transmitters to a server. The specification may include at least content for the one or more messages and specification for where the messages are to be sent. The server then determines one or more beacon transmitters to receive the one or more messages based on the specification for where the messages are to be sent. A beacon manager or owner is also identified for the so determined one or more of the beacon transmitters.