Geo-Location Domain Redirection System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Internet domain management systems fail to effectively manage and monetize domain names based on the geographic location of accessing users, leading to inefficient traffic management and missed revenue opportunities due to inaccurate geographic location determination methods.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that intercepts user access to an Internet domain, determines the geographic location of users using geo-location technology, and redirects them to servers corresponding to their geographical area, allowing domain owners to set up relationships with brokers and third-party licensees to bid on geo-specific clicks, thereby monetizing traffic from specific locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If IP address-based geographic location determination is used, then the system can implement geographic redirection, but the location accuracy is low leading to inappropriate redirects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the geographic location determination process into multiple independent components: IP address lookup, wireless signal strength measurement, triangulation calculation, and demographic data correlation. Each component performs a specific function and their results are combined to achieve accurate location determination, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary elements including access points as mediators for signal transmission, brokers as intermediaries for domain management, and triangulation algorithms as mediators for location calculation. These intermediaries enable accurate geographic determination without requiring direct GPS-like positioning, maintaining ease of operation while improving precision.
2Productivity
If a single domain is sold to one winning bidder, then the domain can be monetized, but the system cannot capture value from different geographic regions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the domain management system into multiple independent components: geographic location determination, broker intermediaries, third-party licensees, and revenue distribution mechanisms. This segmentation enables the same domain to be licensed to different parties in different geographic regions simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between monetization efficiency and geographic versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal domain management platform that serves multiple functions: it manages geographic redirection, handles multiple brokers, licenses to third parties, and distributes revenue. This multi-functional system allows a single domain to generate value across diverse geographic markets, achieving both productivity and adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If geographic location determination techniques are implemented, then relevant content can be targeted to users, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces several intermediary components that simplify the overall system architecture: brokers serve as intermediaries between domain owners and licensees, access points act as intermediaries for signal collection, and triangulation algorithms serve as intermediaries for location calculation. These intermediaries modularize the complexity, allowing content customization without overwhelming system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where wireless devices automatically perform signal strength measurements and transmit location data without user intervention. The system autonomously determines geographic location and delivers customized content, reducing the perceived complexity for end users while maintaining sophisticated backend capabilities.
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AI summary
A system and method for managing an Internet domain based on the geographic location of an accessing user. A particular embodiment of the system includes: receiving an access request from a client for access to a particular requested domain; determining a geo-location for the client; determining a corresponding geo-specific site based on the requested domain and the geo-location of the client; and redirecting the client access request to the corresponding geo-specific site.