Dynamic Alert System for Mobile Device Location Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an efficient method to communicate relevant information about objects within a facility to mobile users, failing to dynamically alert users about nearby objects of interest based on their location and preferences.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic alert system that uses sensors to detect mobile devices, determine their locations, and transmit alerts about nearby physical objects of interest, allowing users to input information and dynamically update databases through a messaging interface, enabling personalized communication and interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a dynamic alert system is implemented to communicate information about objects to mobile users, then user engagement and information delivery are improved, but system complexity and infrastructure requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs sensors as intermediary devices that detect mobile devices and transmit their locations to a remote computing system. This intermediary layer enables automatic information delivery about physical objects to users without requiring direct complex interactions between users and the system, thus improving information delivery while managing system complexity through modular sensor-based detection
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously detect mobile device locations and transmit this information back to the remote computing system, which then determines and delivers relevant object information to users. This closed-loop feedback enables dynamic, location-based information delivery without requiring users to actively query the system, improving information accessibility while automating the process
2Adaptability or versatility
If location-based alerts are transmitted to mobile devices, then relevance of information to users is improved, but measurement and tracking precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the facility into different zones or areas where specific physical objects are located. By dividing the space and associating objects with specific segments, the system can deliver targeted information about objects in proximity to users without requiring extremely precise location tracking, thus achieving personalization while reducing measurement precision requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing different information about physical objects based on the user's specific location within the facility. Sensors detect which objects are locally relevant to each user's position and transmit only that specific information, enabling personalized content delivery without needing high-precision location data for the entire facility
3Speed
If sensors continuously detect mobile devices to provide dynamic alerts, then responsiveness of the system is improved, but energy consumption and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic detection where sensors detect mobile devices at intervals or triggered by specific events rather than continuously monitoring all movements. This periodic action maintains system responsiveness by detecting when users enter relevant zones or interact with objects while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs preliminary action by pre-configuring sensor detection zones and alert parameters before users enter the facility. When sensors detect mobile devices, they can immediately trigger pre-programmed alerts about relevant objects without requiring real-time analysis, thus maintaining fast responsiveness while reducing the computational and energy burden of continuous processing
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AI summary
Described in detail herein are methods and systems for dynamically transmitting alerts. Sensors disposed in a facility can detect mobile devices roaming around the facility when they are within range of the sensor. The sensor can transmit the location an identification information of the mobile devices to a computing system. The computing system can determine physical objects disposed within a predetermined distance to the mobile devices. The computing system can determine if at least one physical object is of interest to the users of the mobile devices. The computing system can transmit an alert including information associated with the physical object and generate a messaging interface on the mobile devices. The computing system can prompt the users of the mobile devices to input information associated with the physical object. The computing system can dynamically update the database based on the information input associated with the physical object.