Beacon-Based Shared Resource Management System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Efficient management of shared resources such as office rooms, conference rooms, and audiovisual equipment is hindered by issues like cancellations, double bookings, and under/over-utilization, requiring dynamic booking capabilities that are not easily achievable without additional personnel or time.
Innovation Solution
The integration of beacon technology and indoor positioning systems allows beacons to transmit data to user devices, enabling a server to determine location and query a database for resource availability, generating notifications for users about resource status and options, thus facilitating dynamic resource management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional manual resource management methods are used, then personnel can manage bookings and cancellations, but additional personnel and time are required, reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to autonomously search for, book, and manage resources through mobile devices without requiring manual intervention from personnel. Users can query resource availability, make reservations, and handle cancellations independently through the application, eliminating the need for additional staff to manage these operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processes (personnel searching and managing bookings) with an automated electronic system using mobile devices, beacons, and servers. The system automatically tracks resource availability, processes booking requests, and notifies users, substituting human labor with technology-driven automation.
2Measurement precision
If beacons transmit signals frequently for accurate location tracking, then location precision improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic signal transmission by beacons at optimized intervals, balancing location accuracy requirements with energy conservation. Instead of continuous transmission, beacons send location signals at scheduled periods, reducing power consumption while maintaining sufficient tracking precision for resource management purposes.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure can be used to monitor, access, and utilize resources available at workspaces effectively using location-aware devices. Methods and systems disclosed herein integrate location signals received from beacons and other indoor positioning systems for better management of shared resources, such as conference rooms, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment, and address dynamic changes to the availability or non-availability of these resources based on data from location-aware devices and beacons.