Location-Based Electronic Red Envelope Distribution Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic red envelopes lack interaction and fairness among users, being easily affected by plug-ins and software, leading to a weak sense of participation and relationship among participants.
Innovation Solution
An information processing method and apparatus that utilizes Location-Based Services (LBS) and effective time points to associate electronic red envelopes with specific locations, allowing users to participate in grabbing the red envelopes by reaching designated locations within a set time, thereby enhancing user interaction and fairness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electronic red envelopes are sent and grabbed online without location requirements, then operation simplicity is improved, but user interaction and sense of participation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces location-based parameters to the red envelope system. By requiring users to meet specific location conditions (within a certain distance of designated points) before they can grab the red envelope, the system transforms from a purely online interaction to a location-based interaction. This parameter change maintains ease of operation while significantly enhancing user interaction and sense of participation, as users must physically travel to designated locations rather than simply clicking a button.
2Ease of operation
If electronic red envelopes have no area limits or interaction requirements, then ease of operation is improved, but fairness and resistance to plug-ins deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces location verification as an intermediary mechanism between the red envelope system and users. By requiring users to physically be at designated locations (within a certain distance) before allowing them to grab the red envelope, the system creates a tangible barrier that prevents automated scripts and plug-ins from interfering. This intermediary physical location requirement ensures fairness while maintaining ease of operation for legitimate users.
3Device complexity
If red envelope grabbing is completed merely online without physical interaction, then device complexity is reduced, but user relationship and engagement deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to the traditionally two-dimensional online red envelope interaction. By incorporating location-based requirements (users must be within a certain distance of designated points), the system transitions from purely digital interaction to a hybrid of digital and physical interaction. This dimensional change enhances user relationships and engagement without significantly increasing system complexity, as the location verification can be performed using standard GPS or location services already present in mobile devices.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing method includes receiving a first request sent by a first terminal, the first request carrying at least current location information of the first terminal and identification information of a first user; obtaining, according to the identification information of the first user, attribute information of an electronic red envelope, the attribute information of the red envelope comprising at least destination location information; determining whether the location information of the first terminal and the destination location information satisfy a preset first condition; determining a first amount and carrying the first amount in a first response if the location information of the first terminal and the destination location information satisfy the first condition, the first amount being used for representing a red envelope amount dispensed to the first terminal; and sending the first response to the first terminal.