Location-Aware Social Distancing Alert System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals may not be aware of the required social distancing measures in various locations, leading to potential airborne disease transmission, as they cannot constantly monitor their surroundings, and existing measures do not account for location-specific distancing policies.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus that includes a sensor mountable on a person or object, which sets detection ranges based on geographic location and notifies the user of nearby individuals violating social distancing policies, using a network environment to communicate location information and policy data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If face masks are worn to reduce airborne disease spread, then transmission risk is reduced, but convenience and usability deteriorate in certain situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an electronic apparatus as an intermediary that provides social distancing alerts through audio or visual notifications. This mediator enables disease prevention without requiring face masks, allowing users to maintain safety while enjoying situational convenience such as eating at restaurants or exercising in public parks.
2Reliability
If people constantly monitor their surroundings to maintain social distancing, then infection risk is reduced, but attention and cognitive resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic apparatus performs self-service by autonomously detecting nearby individuals through sensors and automatically generating social distancing alerts. This eliminates the need for users to continuously monitor their surroundings, freeing their attention and cognitive resources while maintaining reliable social distancing compliance.
3Ease of operation
If a fixed social distancing distance is applied universally, then policy implementation is simplified, but location-specific transmission risk is not adequately addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic social distancing by adjusting the required detection distance based on location type (indoor vs. outdoor) and environmental factors. The electronic apparatus automatically adapts the safety threshold according to the current geographic location, ensuring reliable transmission prevention while maintaining simplified policy implementation through automatic adjustment.
4Measurement precision
If detection range is increased to cover more area, then social distancing monitoring is improved, but false detections from unrelated objects increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by using multiple sensors with different detection characteristics (e.g., ultrasonic, infrared, optical) to monitor different aspects of the environment. Each sensor type has optimized detection parameters for its specific function, allowing the system to achieve comprehensive monitoring accuracy while minimizing false detections through sensor-specific parameter optimization.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic apparatus for social distancing alert notification based on location is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a first sensor mountable on a first living entity. The electronic apparatus stores information related to a plurality of detection ranges of the first sensor with respect to a plurality of specific geographic locations. The electronic apparatus acquires location information associated with the first living entity. The electronic apparatus compares the acquired location information with the plurality of specific geographic locations. The electronic apparatus sets the detection range of the first sensor from the plurality of detection ranges based on the comparison. The electronic apparatus detects a second living entity at the geo-location of the first living entity based on the detection range. The electronic apparatus controls output of a notification to the first living entity based on the detected second living entity is within the detection range of the first sensor.