Location-Based Payer Charging System for Event Areas
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional online and mobile payment systems are limited in their ability to facilitate location-based charging for events, such as amusement parks or festivals, where charges cannot be easily made using mobile devices for activities or areas within the event, leading to an inefficient payment process for both event providers and attendees.
Innovation Solution
A location-based payer charging system that detects payer devices entering and leaving event areas or specific pay areas, associating charges with an event invoice and charging the linked payer account, allowing for various pricing schemes based on time, location, or activities, using GPS coordinates and networking systems to manage transactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional online or mobile payments are used for events, then ticket purchase is facilitated, but repeated payments within the event are cumbersome and undesirable
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting payer device entry into the event area and pre-associating the device with an event invoice before any charging events occur. This setup eliminates the need for repeated payment authorizations during the event, as the device is already registered and tracked within the charging system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting payer device locations, tracking charging events, and processing payments without requiring manual intervention from payers. The automated detection and charging mechanisms eliminate the need for repeated manual payment actions, reducing both time and operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cash is used for payments within the event, then location-based charging is possible, but convenience and efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces the mechanical cash handling system with an electronic detection and charging system. Payer devices are equipped with detection capabilities that automatically identify charging events and trigger electronic transactions, eliminating the need for physical cash exchange while maintaining location-based charging versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves universality by supporting multiple charging schemes (time-based, location-based, activity-based) through a single integrated electronic platform. The same payer device can participate in various charging models without requiring different payment methods, providing both versatility and convenience.
3Measurement precision
If manual tracking of payer locations and charges is implemented, then charging accuracy is maintained, but system complexity and operational burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary automated detection system that mediates between payer devices and the charging system. This intermediary automatically tracks device locations, identifies charging events, and calculates charges with precision, eliminating the need for complex manual tracking while maintaining accurate measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where payer device locations are constantly monitored, charging events are automatically detected and recorded, and charges are adjusted in real-time based on actual usage. This automated feedback mechanism ensures charging accuracy without requiring complex manual intervention or oversight.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for charging a payer includes detecting a payer device, which is associated with a payer account, entering an event area. The payer device is then associated with an event invoice in a database. When the payer device is determined to have been involved in at least one payer charging event while being located in the event area, a charge is associated with the event invoice in the database for each payer charging event the payer device has been involved in. When the payer device is detected leaving the event area, a payment is charged to the payer account for the event invoice.