GPS Office Squatter Detection and Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Companies face challenges in managing shared office spaces due to 'squatters' who occupy reserved offices without proper reservations, leading to inefficiencies and increased overhead costs.
Innovation Solution
A GPS-based system that detects users' presence in reserved offices, verifies their reservation status, and manages access by providing alternative locations or disconnecting services if necessary, ensuring that only reserved users utilize the space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If companies reduce office space to save overhead costs, then cost savings are achieved, but office space becomes insufficient to accommodate all employees at given times
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic office reservation system where employees can book shared offices in advance through a computer system. The system dynamically allocates office spaces based on employee needs and availability, allowing the same physical space to serve different employees at different times. This dynamic allocation enables companies to maintain smaller office footprints while still accommodating all employees when needed.
2Productivity
If shared offices are designated for telecommuting employees, then office space utilization is improved, but complications arise when squatters occupy reserved offices without reservations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs GPS tracking technology that continuously monitors the location of employees and provides real-time feedback to the reservation system. When an employee arrives at a reserved office, the system automatically detects their presence via GPS coordinates and verifies their reservation status. This feedback mechanism ensures that only authorized employees can occupy reserved offices, preventing squatters from exploiting the shared office system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional manual office access control with an automated electronic system. Instead of relying on physical keys or manual verification, the system uses GPS satellite-based positioning to automatically detect and verify employee presence. This substitution of mechanical verification with electronic GPS-based verification eliminates the reliability issues associated with manual monitoring and prevents unauthorized occupation of reserved offices.
3Reliability
If GPS tracking is implemented to detect office squatters, then reservation system reliability is improved, but device complexity and privacy concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the universal GPS tracking capability already present in modern mobile devices. Rather than implementing a separate specialized tracking system, the invention utilizes the existing GPS functionality in employees' smartphones and tablets. This multi-functional approach allows the same device to serve both personal communication purposes and office reservation verification, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable squatter detection.
Data Source
AI summary
A computer receives a reservation for a location. The computer detects if a user is present in the location. The computer then determines if the user is allowed to be present in the location by comparing identification information of the user with identification information of the reservation.