Universal Beacon Transponder for Multi-Device Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current user identification systems rely on siloed models that burden users with multiple applications, leading to memory issues, performance degradation, and security concerns, while lacking universal compatibility across different manufacturers and environments.
Innovation Solution
A universal personal transponder system using a beacon apparatus and detector devices that broadcast and detect ephemeral IDs, allowing seamless interactions with various devices without the need for users to actively manage multiple applications, leveraging a dedicated server for authentication and access control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple silo applications are installed for different manufacturers and devices, then device compatibility and functionality are improved, but memory usage and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal identification system where a single beacon application can interact with multiple devices from different manufacturers. The beacon emits a universal ID signal that can be detected by any detector device in the system, eliminating the need for separate manufacturer-specific applications. This multi-functional approach allows one application to serve multiple purposes across diverse device ecosystems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dedicated server as an intermediary that facilitates communication between the beacon and detector devices. The server receives the beacon signal, processes it, and coordinates the interaction between user devices and various manufacturers' devices. This intermediary layer enables universal compatibility without requiring each device to have dedicated applications, thereby reducing memory usage while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple silo applications are installed for different manufacturers and devices, then device compatibility and functionality are improved, but device performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By implementing a universal beacon application that can interact with multiple device types through a common protocol and server infrastructure, the system eliminates the need to run multiple manufacturer-specific applications simultaneously. This reduces the computational overhead and improves device performance while maintaining the ability to interact with diverse devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The dedicated server acts as a mediator that handles complex processing tasks, allowing the user's smart device to maintain optimal performance. The server manages the communication protocols, data processing, and coordination between different device types, freeing the user device from the burden of running multiple resource-intensive applications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple silo applications are installed for different manufacturers and devices, then device compatibility and functionality are improved, but security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dedicated server serves as a secure intermediary that centralizes authentication and access control. Instead of each application implementing its own security measures, the server enforces统一的 security policies, manages credentials, and controls access to different device types. This centralized approach improves security while maintaining universal compatibility.
4Quantity of substance
If a universal identification system is implemented with beacon and detector devices, then memory usage and device performance are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dedicated server as an intermediary that centralizes the complexity of the universal identification system. The server handles protocol management, device registration, authentication, and coordination between beacons and detectors. This allows the user's smart device to remain simple with minimal local processing requirements, reducing memory usage while managing system complexity centrally.
Solution Approach 2:
The beacon and detector devices are designed to operate with minimal configuration and user intervention. The system automatically handles device discovery, signal emission, and interaction coordination through the server. This self-service approach simplifies the user experience while managing the underlying system complexity through automated processes.
Data Source
AI summary
A system includes sensors disposed within a location for outputting presence signals to a smart device, for receiving an ephemeral ID signal from the smart device, for outputting sensor ID signals to the smart device, for receiving responsive data from the smart device and for determining presence of the smart device in response to the responsive data, an authentication server for receiving the sensor ID signals from the smart device, for determining the responsive data, and for providing the responsive data to the smart device, a hub device coupled to the sensors for receiving an indication of the determination of the presence of the smart device, for determining additional data associated with the smart device, for facilitating a physical change perceptible to a user of the smart device in response to the additional data, and for providing the presence data to a smart device associated with a first responder.