Event Management Device Presence Detection Coordination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional event planning methods lack real-time tracking of guest presence and information dissemination, leading to inaccurate timing and coordination of activities such as meal serving, speeches, and wedding processesions.

Innovation Solution

A system and method utilizing a presence detection device integrated with an event management device to communicate relevant information to attendees, including arrival status, room assignments, and other details, via a communications network, allowing event coordinators to accurately manage events.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional event planning methods are used with manual tracking and communication, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision of guest presence and timing accuracy deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveguest presence tracking accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The event management device integrates multiple functions including presence detection, information storage, and communication capabilities into a single system. The presence detection device works with the event management device to provide comprehensive event coordination, eliminating the need for separate manual tracking systems and thereby improving measurement precision while managing system complexity through functional integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an event management device as an intermediary between event coordinators and guests. This device receives presence detection data, stores event information, and communicates with guests' devices, serving as a central mediator that automates tracking and communication tasks previously performed manually, thus improving precision without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of time

If real-time presence detection and communication systems are implemented, then timing accuracy of event activities is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveevent coordination timing accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Event information including timing details, room assignments, and communication protocols are pre-configured and stored in the event management device before the event begins. Presence detection parameters and communication templates are established in advance, allowing the system to automatically execute timed activities and send communications without real-time manual intervention, thereby improving timing accuracy while keeping operational complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of information

If manual methods are used to determine guest arrival status, then system complexity is reduced, but information accuracy and real-time tracking capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveguest arrival information accuracyVSAvoidtracking system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The presence detection device automatically detects and reports guest arrival status without requiring manual checking by event staff. The system self-updates the event management device with presence information, which then automatically stores and communicates this data to relevant parties. This automated self-service approach improves information accuracy while reducing the operational burden and effective complexity of manual tracking.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9307037B2System and method for utilizing attendee location information with an event planner
Publication Date: 2016.04.05 CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
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  • US9307037B2 patent drawing
  • US9307037B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A system and method for providing enhanced event planning capabilities including receiving information regarding an invitee. The invitee information may be stored for later use. The presence of the invitee at an event may be detected. In response to the detected presence, information may be communicated to a communications device associated with the invitee regarding the event, using the stored invitee information.