Location-Based Alert Transmission System for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack an efficient method for transmitting location-specific information, alerts, and comments to mobile devices based on precise location and range parameters, limiting targeted communication and user engagement.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising databases and computer processors that analyze mobile device location information and spot alert data to send relevant comments to devices within defined locations and ranges, using various communication portals and location detection methods, allowing for tailored transmissions and user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If location-specific information is transmitted to all mobile devices in an area, then user engagement is improved, but system complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements location-specific information transmission by assigning different information content to different geographical locations. The system determines a mobile device's location and transmits only the information relevant to that specific location, rather than broadcasting the same information to all devices. This resolves the contradiction by making the system adaptable to local conditions without requiring complex centralized control for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables mobile devices to autonomously determine their own location using GPS or other location services and independently receive only the information relevant to their current position. This self-service approach eliminates the need for complex server-side device management and reduces system overall complexity while maintaining targeted communication capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If location-specific information is transmitted to all mobile devices in an area, then user engagement is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transmits information locally and specifically to devices in particular locations rather than broadcasting to all devices in the network. This reduces the total volume of data transmitted across the system, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining targeted communication effectiveness for each user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transmits only the specific information relevant to a device's current location rather than all available information. This partial action approach reduces data transmission volume and energy consumption while providing sufficient information for the user's current context, avoiding the waste of transmitting excessive unnecessary data.
3Measurement precision
If real-time location tracking is implemented, then information delivery accuracy is improved, but privacy concerns and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent obtains location information from the mobile device's operating system through established APIs and location services that are already implemented in the device. This preliminary action of using existing system capabilities eliminates the need to build complex custom location tracking infrastructure, reducing system complexity while maintaining real-time location accuracy for information delivery.
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AI summary
The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for sharing information related to a location also referred to herein as a “spot,” such as spot alerts and/or spot comments (e.g., shared information, advertisements, etc.) received, displayed, played, and/or actuated, for example, on recipient mobile electronic devices proximately located to such location (e.g., spot). Users of the system can create spot alerts in which designated recipients can receive messages, such as spot alerts and/or spot comments (e.g., shared information, advertisements, etc.) received, displayed, played, and/or actuated, for example, on respective recipient mobile electronic devices, when located within a proximity of a defined location (e.g., spot).