Location Based Reminder Triggering via GPS Position Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional reminder systems on mobile computing devices are limited to date and time triggers, failing to utilize additional resources such as location-based capabilities, which could enhance productivity and user experience.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a location-based reminder application that uses a GPS or other location identifying systems to trigger reminders when the device is at a specific target location, allowing for location-based reminders to be set and combined with date and time triggers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional reminder systems use only date and time triggers, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but the system fails to utilize additional resources such as location-based capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The reminder system is enhanced to support multiple trigger types including date, time, and location-based triggers. The system can now perform multiple functions by integrating GPS location tracking with traditional reminder capabilities, allowing users to set reminders based on their physical location in addition to temporal parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The reminder system transitions from static temporal triggers to dynamic location-aware triggers. The system continuously monitors the device's location and dynamically determines when to activate reminders based on real-time geographic position, making the reminder behavior adaptive and context-sensitive.
2Productivity
If location-based reminder capabilities are added to the system, then reminder functionality is enhanced and productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Users pre-configure target locations and reminder parameters in advance. The system then automatically monitors location and triggers reminders without requiring real-time user input, thereby improving productivity while managing complexity through automated decision-making logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The system autonomously monitors the device's location using GPS and automatically determines when to activate reminders based on pre-set criteria. This self-service capability eliminates the need for continuous user intervention, enhancing productivity while the system manages its own complexity through automated operations.
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AI summary
Location based reminders are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a location based reminder application to set a target location for a reminder item. The location based reminder application may provide a location based reminder for the reminder item when a current location matches the target location. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.