Location-Based Group Messaging for Relevant Communication Updates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face inefficiencies due to redundant and irrelevant information dissemination in group messaging, leading to wastage of networking and computational resources, particularly when user locations change.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for dynamically updating communication group memberships based on client device locations, using a server to manage group configurations and transmit relevant information to devices within specific geographic regions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If group messaging is used to disseminate information to all members, then information dissemination coverage is improved, but networking and computational resources are wasted due to redundant and irrelevant communications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making group membership dynamic and location-specific. Instead of a static group composition, the system determines which users are physically present at the meeting location and includes only them in the active group configuration. This ensures that communication is tailored to the local context (physical presence) rather than applying a uniform group membership to all users, thereby reducing irrelevant communications while maintaining information relevance for those who actually need it.
2Adaptability or versatility
If static group configurations are used, then system complexity is reduced, but adaptability to changing user locations and meeting contexts is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making group configurations changeable based on real-time conditions. The system dynamically determines user locations, compares them against meeting locations, and automatically updates group membership accordingly. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing user locations and meeting contexts without requiring manual intervention, thereby improving adaptability while managing complexity through automated processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies self-service by automatically determining user locations, identifying which users should be included in groups based on their presence at meeting locations, and updating group configurations without manual intervention. The system serves itself by autonomously managing the complexity of dynamic group configuration, reducing the burden on users and administrators while maintaining high adaptability to location changes.
3Loss of information
If all group members receive all communications, then information completeness is improved, but resource efficiency deteriorates due to redundant transmissions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by tailoring communication delivery to the specific location context. Only users who are physically present at the meeting location receive communications related to that meeting, rather than sending the same communication to all group members regardless of location. This localized approach ensures that each user receives complete information relevant to their current context while avoiding redundant transmissions to users who are not present, thereby improving resource efficiency without sacrificing information completeness for relevant recipients.
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes: storing (i) a plurality of identifiers, (ii) a group configuration containing a subset of the identifiers, and (iii) a region associated with the group configuration; receiving a location of a client device associated with a first identifier of the plurality of identifiers; determining whether the location of the client device is within the region; based on the determination, updating the subset of identifiers in the group configuration; and transmitting group update data to the client device according to the updated subset of identifiers in the group configuration.