Location-Based Content Filtering for Local Event Discovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is difficult to determine local events without searching through multiple sources like newspapers, banners, word of mouth, and websites.
Innovation Solution
A community calendar system that filters events based on user-selected criteria, allowing users to create and manage subcalendars, synchronize with personal calendars, and display targeted advertisements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users search through multiple sources (newspapers, websites, flyers) to find local events, then they can access event information, but the process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple event information sources (newspapers, websites, flyers, community boards) into a single integrated calendar system. Users access all event information through one unified interface rather than visiting multiple separate sources, directly resolving the contradiction by consolidating information gathering into a single time-efficient action.
Solution Approach 2:
The calendar system serves multiple functions: it displays events from various sources, allows filtering by category and location, enables user submissions, and provides synchronization with personal calendars. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for users to switch between different information sources, reducing time loss while maintaining comprehensive event coverage.
2Loss of information
If users manually search through multiple websites and sources, then they can find event information, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary calendar system that automatically aggregates event information from multiple sources. This intermediary layer processes and organizes data from newspapers, websites, and community sources, presenting it in a unified format. Users interact only with the simplified calendar interface, not the complex underlying data collection system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically collects and organizes event information from multiple sources without requiring manual user intervention. The calendar system self-updates with new events, filters and categorizes information automatically, and maintains comprehensive coverage through automated processes rather than manual searching.
3Loss of information
If the calendar displays all events without filtering, then users see comprehensive information, but the interface becomes overwhelming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments event information into multiple categories (community events, cultural events, educational events, etc.) and allows users to filter by specific categories, locations, or date ranges. This segmentation enables users to access comprehensive information when needed while presenting only relevant information by default, maintaining both completeness and usability.
Solution Approach 2:
The calendar interface dynamically adapts to user needs through filtering options, sorting capabilities, and customizable views. Users can adjust the display based on their preferences, balancing comprehensive information access with interface simplicity. The system provides default filtered views for ease of operation while maintaining the ability to display all events when required.
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile device system comprises a database module, a location module (e.g., a pre-filter module), a learning module, a filter module, and a notification module. The database module is coupled with a network, including a mobile phone network. The location module is configured to dynamically update a current location of the mobile device in the mobile phone network. The learning module is configured to determine one or more certain content types associated with content configured to be displayed on the mobile device. The filter module is configured to dynamically filter the content configured to be displayed based on a plurality of categories. The notification module is coupled with the mobile phone network and configured to dynamically display updated content on the mobile device, wherein the updated content comprises the dynamically filtered content.