Citizen Sensor Network for Verified Aerial Phenomena Data

The patent replaces manual reporting methods (contact numbers, online forms) with an automated mobile application system that uses device sensors to automatically collect and validate data. The app substitutes human-operated reporting with sensor-based automated data capture, ensuring consistent quality metrics are applied to all reports.

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the server validates collected data against quality criteria and provides real-time feedback to users. The server can reject low-quality reports and request re-submission, creating a closed-loop system that continuously improves data quality through iterative validation and user correction.

The mobile application serves multiple functions within a single unified interface: it manages video recording, audio capture, sensor data collection (accelerometer, GPS), and data validation. The server system also performs multiple roles including data reception, quality assessment, hoax detection, and database management, consolidating complexity into standardized multi-functional components.

The system implements self-service through automated quality assessment algorithms that independently evaluate collected data without human intervention. The server automatically detects potential hoaxes, validates sensor data quality, and determines scientific value, reducing the need for manual review and simplifying user interaction despite the complex underlying processes.