Incentivized Data Collection System with Anonymous Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional data collection methods lack anonymity, motivation for users, and data authentication, resulting in inaccurate, untimely, and irrelevant data.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that collect data by asking users alpha, beta, and zeta inputs, computing payouts based on user inputs, and using a network system with user interfaces to incentivize participation through anonymous login, data authentication, and intelligent profiling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional data collection methods are used, then data can be collected from users, but the data lacks accuracy, timeliness, and relevance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata accuracyVSAvoiddata quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where users receive payouts based on the distribution of their inputs compared to other users. This feedback loop incentivizes users to provide accurate and thoughtful responses, thereby improving data accuracy and quality without relying on traditional survey methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system transforms the data collection process by introducing three distinct input parameters (alpha, beta, zeta) that capture different aspects of user knowledge and confidence. This multi-parameter approach enables more precise measurement of user responses and improves overall data quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If traditional data collection methods are used, then data can be obtained, but users lack motivation to engage in the data collection process

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata collection efficiencyVSAvoiduser engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides immediate feedback to users in the form of payouts based on their input distributions. This motivational feedback mechanism encourages continuous user engagement and increases productivity in data collection without requiring complex survey designs or incentives.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If traditional data collection methods are used, then data can be collected, but anonymity is not provided to users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser trustVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses anonymous user identifiers as intermediaries between users and the data collection process. Users can participate and receive payouts without revealing their identities, maintaining trust while managing system complexity through standardized anonymous token management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Measurement precision

If traditional data collection methods are used, then data can be collected, but data authentication is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata authenticityVSAvoidverification complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system authenticates data by analyzing the distribution patterns across three input parameters (alpha, beta, zeta). This multi-parameter verification approach provides data authentication without requiring complex external validation systems, as the inherent structure of the inputs themselves enables authenticity verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10617948B2System and data collection method
Publication Date: 2020.04.14 UNONIMOUS INC
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AI summary

Disclosed is a system of collecting and refining information that may include requesting user inputs and recording user inputs to provide outputs of high purity and high value.