Mobile Device Identity Tracking for Venue Messaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
In large public venues like airports, existing methods for communicating with individuals are inefficient, as announcements may not reach passengers effectively, and there is a need for better tracking and messaging systems to manage crowd movement and enhance security.
Innovation Solution
A system that associates unique identifiers from mobile devices with individual identities, allowing for tracking within the venue, enabling targeted messaging and improved security by registering users upon entry, tracking their location, and disassociating upon exit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If loudspeaker announcements are used to communicate with passengers, then coverage area is improved, but communication effectiveness deteriorates because passengers may not hear or pay attention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces mobile devices as intermediary carriers of communication information. Instead of directly announcing to passengers through loudspeakers, the system detects mobile device identifiers, determines passenger locations, and sends targeted notifications to individual devices, making the communication both covered and effective
Solution Approach 2:
The system leverages passengers' own mobile devices for communication delivery. The mobile devices already possess unique identifiers and location capabilities, so the system uses these existing resources to enable targeted communication without requiring additional hardware from passengers
2Productivity
If mobile device tracking is implemented, then communication efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases due to device registration and location tracking requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device identifier serves multiple functions: it identifies the passenger, enables location tracking, and facilitates targeted communication. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate systems for each purpose, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity while achieving improved communication efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the mobile device's own identifier and location capabilities that already exist, rather than requiring additional tracking hardware or complex registration systems. The mobile device essentially serves itself by providing the identifier that the venue system then uses for tracking and communication
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances communication efficiency by ensuring timely notifications and improves security by allowing proactive management of crowd movement and potential security concerns within the venue.
Implementation Method 1
A unique identifier is wirelessly detected from a mobile device
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer program products for associating mobile devices with identities of individuals, and tracking such individuals using the location of respective devices. Initially, a user registration process is performed to register an individual for a tracking list. A unique identifier is wirelessly detected from a mobile device in proximity to the individual. The unique identifier is added to the tracking list. The location of the mobile device within the venue is tracked using the unique identifier. When the individual exits the venue, the departure is recorded, and the unique identifier is removed from the tracking list.