Cloud Management System for Location-Based Virtual Group Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for providing location-based information and functionality to people are inefficient, as they fail to effectively facilitate interactions between users and entities based on geographic location, especially for mobile individuals, and do not allow seamless communication and access to information across different locations.
Innovation Solution
The development of a Cloud Management system that enables the creation and maintenance of location-based virtual groups, allowing users with communication-capable devices to interact and access information and functionality based on their geographic location, with features such as cloud anchoring, user authentication, and rules of interaction, enabling both physical and remote participation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing location-based information techniques are used, then users can receive some location information, but the system fails to effectively facilitate interactions between users and entities based on geographic location
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments users into distinct virtual groups (e.g., friends, family, colleagues, strangers) based on their interaction history and relationship strength. Each group receives customized location-based services tailored to their specific needs and preferences, thereby improving interaction effectiveness while maintaining location awareness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a virtual group as an intermediary between individual users and location-based services. This intermediary structure enables effective interactions by mediating information flow, controlling access rights, and managing communication protocols between users and location entities
2Ease of operation
If mobile users need seamless communication across different locations, then user mobility is enhanced, but existing techniques cannot provide seamless communication and access to information
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing virtual groups and pre-loading location information for anticipated destinations. Users can join virtual groups in advance, and the system pre-fetches relevant location data, enabling seamless communication and immediate access to information when users arrive at locations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuous background processes that track user locations, maintain virtual group memberships, and persist communication channels. This ensures uninterrupted service as users move between locations, eliminating communication gaps and maintaining seamless interaction throughout their journey
3Adaptability or versatility
If location-based virtual groups are created and maintained, then user interactions are enhanced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual group structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it organizes users, manages communication channels, controls information access rights, tracks group dynamics, and coordinates location-based services. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate systems while enhancing virtual group capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service mechanisms where virtual groups automatically manage their own formation, membership, and interactions. Groups self-organize based on user preferences and real-time location data, reducing the need for centralized management and simplifying system architecture
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques are described for providing location-based information and functionality to people and computing devices in various ways. In at least some situations, the techniques include enabling multiple people in a common geographic area to interact in various ways, such as via devices capable of communications (e.g., cellular telephones, computing devices with wired and/or wireless communications capabilities, etc.), while in other situations at least some users who are remote from a particular geographic area may be allowed to intercommunicate with one or more other users or other entities in or related to that geographic area. In addition, the techniques include enabling the creation and maintenance of location-based virtual groups of users (also referred to as “clouds”), such as for users of mobile and/or fixed-location devices. Such clouds may enable various types of interactions between group members, and may be temporary and/or mobile.