Dynamic Geofence Notification Overlay via Nested Virtual Boundaries
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current geofence systems are static and do not dynamically adjust or modify notifications based on new events or promotions, requiring replacement or deletion to update messages, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a dynamic geofence system using overlapping parent and child geofences, where the parent geofence can alter notifications temporarily by overlapping with existing child geofences, allowing for special event or promotional notifications without replacing the child geofence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If static geofence systems are used, then the system structure is simple, but the system cannot dynamically adjust notifications for special events or promotions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested geofence structure where a parent geofence contains one or more child geofences. The parent geofence represents a general location boundary, while child geofences represent specific zones within it. This nesting allows the system to layer notifications hierarchically, where parent geofence notifications can be temporarily overridden by child geofence notifications for special events, providing dynamic adaptability without requiring complete system restructuring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic characteristics to geofence notifications by allowing temporary modification of notification behavior. When a special event occurs within a geofence boundary, the system can dynamically switch from standard notifications to event-specific notifications. This dynamic capability enables the system to adapt to changing conditions (promotions, events, emergencies) while maintaining the underlying static geofence structure.
2Productivity
If geofences are replaced or deleted to update notifications, then the notification message is updated, but time and resources are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-establishes the parent geofence structure and child geofence relationships before special events occur. The hierarchical framework is prepared in advance, with notification rules defined for both parent and child levels. When a special event needs to be notified, the system simply activates the appropriate child geofence notification rules rather than creating new geofences, saving significant setup time and computational resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The parent geofence structure serves multiple functions: it provides the base location boundary, contains child geofences for different zones, and supports both standard and event-specific notifications. This multi-functional design eliminates the need to create separate geofence structures for different notification scenarios, improving efficiency by reusing the same underlying structure for various notification purposes.
3Ease of operation
If overlapping parent and child geofences are used, then notification management is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the geofence notification system into distinct hierarchical levels: parent geofence for general notifications and child geofences for specific zone notifications. This segmentation allows independent management of different notification types and zones. The segmentation is implemented through clear data structure definitions and notification routing logic that determines which geofence level should trigger based on the device's location and the active notification context.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary notification management layer that handles the complexity of overlapping geofences. This intermediary component receives location data, determines which geofence boundaries are active, evaluates notification rules, and selects the appropriate notification to display. By placing this intermediary logic layer between the raw geofence data and the notification output, the system manages complexity centrally rather than distributing it throughout the entire system.
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AI summary
Systems, methods and tools for modifying existing geofence notifications using a plurality of overlapping geofences and geo-fencing rules to alter the notification messages as a function of triggering multiple overlapped geofences simultaneously. Triggering the two overlapping geofences may display notifications tied to a special event, marketing campaign or promotion designated by the subsequent geofence overlaying a pre-existing, first geofence. While the second geofence is active, a modified message may be displayed featuring the special event or marketing campaign. Subsequently, after the second geofence has changed locations, deactivated or deleted, the previously existing geofence may revert back to the originally displayed notification prior to mapping the second geofence targeting the special event or promotion.