Geofence Content Delivery Using IP-Linked Geographic Designators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing geofencing technologies lack the ability to accurately define and manage geofences based on the intent and context of content access, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies in determining device interactions within defined spaces.
Innovation Solution
Associating geofences with a plurality of geographic designators, each linked to an IP address, particularly IPv6, allows for precise geofence definition, registration, and lookup, enabling improved safety, security, privacy, and fair competition by managing content access through classes and entitlements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional geofencing technologies are used to define geofences, then basic location-based services can be provided, but the accuracy and precision in determining device interactions within defined spaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the geofence definition into multiple geographic designators (latitude, longitude, radius, floor, wing, building) rather than using a single location point. This segmentation allows for more precise and accurate geofence boundaries that better reflect the intended spatial region, thereby improving both measurement precision and reliability of device interaction determination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends traditional 2D geofencing by adding vertical dimensions (floor, wing, building) to create multi-dimensional geofence definitions. This dimensional expansion enables more accurate three-dimensional spatial boundaries, improving the precision of geofence definition and the reliability of determining whether devices are truly within the intended space.
2Measurement precision
If geofences are associated with multiple geographic designators and IP addresses to improve precision, then the complexity of the geofence management system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a unified geofence data structure that serves multiple functions: it stores geographic boundaries, associates multiple IP addresses, defines vertical spaces, and enables content delivery decisions. This multi-functional design consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems, managing complexity while maintaining high precision through the comprehensive geographic designator framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a content delivery system that acts as an intermediary between geofence definitions and content distribution. This intermediary layer manages the complexity of multi-designator geofences by providing standardized interfaces for querying and evaluating geofence membership, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture while preserving precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional geofencing is used for content delivery, then basic location-based content can be provided, but the ability to manage content access based on intent and context deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the content delivery system continuously evaluates device location against geofence definitions and adjusts content delivery accordingly. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt content access based on real-time device position within the multi-dimensional geofence, preserving context information and enabling flexible content management based on intent and location.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to methods and systems for requesting information from a mobile device with a fencing agent. The fencing agent determines a position with a DNS resolver, queries geofences with an IP address, receives an anchor point with an IP address from the DNS resolver. The device with the fencing agent is able to receive multiple anchor points within multiple geofences within an ROI and translate fence points into fence geometries. Geofence information is stored and registered in a database of geofences, and each geofence is associated with a plurality of geographic designators, wherein each of the plurality of geographic designators is associated with an IP address.