Geofence-Based Area Reservation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for reserving spots or areas require individuals to arrive early and manually mark their territory, which is time-consuming and inefficient, and lack the use of geofence technology for area reservation.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a server and user computing devices that allows users to reserve areas through a geofence-based system, enabling automatic reservation and notification upon arrival at the reserved location, along with navigation directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users arrive early and manually mark their territory for event spots, then they can secure desired areas, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of physically marking territory with automated electronic geofence technology. The system uses GPS coordinates and virtual boundaries to automatically reserve and manage areas, eliminating the need for manual arrival and physical marking while ensuring reliable reservation through digital confirmation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to perform preliminary area selection and reservation actions in advance through the computing device, establishing geofences and securing areas before physically arriving at the location. This preliminary digital action eliminates the need to arrive early for manual territory marking.
2Extent of automation
If users manually reserve areas by arriving early, then they can secure spots, but the system lacks automation and efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the computing device automatically manages area reservations through geofence technology. Once a user selects an area and provides coordinates, the system automatically establishes the geofence, monitors the reserved area, and manages notifications without requiring manual intervention, thereby achieving both high automation and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where the computing device receives location data, automatically determines area availability, confirms reservations, and provides real-time notifications to users about their reserved areas and any changes in status, creating an efficient automated loop that enhances both automation extent and productivity.
3Productivity
If geofence technology is used for automatic area reservation, then reservation efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing device performs multiple functions within a single integrated system: it collects GPS coordinates, establishes geofences, monitors area occupancy, sends notifications, and manages reservation records. This multi-functionality consolidates what could be separate complex systems into one unified device, improving efficiency while managing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The computing device acts as an intermediary between the user and the physical reserved area. It mediates the reservation process by translating user intent into geofence parameters, monitoring the area through location data, and communicating status back to the user, thereby simplifying the interaction while maintaining efficient automated management.
Data Source
AI summary
Described is an area reservation system. The system includes a server having a memory storing area information and a user computing device coupled to the server. The server may be programmed to receive and process a signal that the user computing device has accessed the system and is searching for an area to reserve at a user selected location and time; send for display, on the user computing device, area information including available areas to reserve; automatically reserve an area in response to receiving user input requesting reservation of the area; establish a geofence around the reserved area; and send a notification to the user computing device in response to the user computing device entering the geofence of the reserved area.