Mobile Dimensioner Fraud Detection via Motion Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile dimensioners can produce variable and fraudulent measurements due to inherent variations in measurement methods, allowing disreputable vendors to systematically defraud customers and shippers by selecting higher or lower dimensions for overcharging or undercharging.
Innovation Solution
A mobile dimensioner device equipped with optical sensors, measurement sensors, an input subsystem, processors, and memory that activates and deactivates measurement sensors based on threshold time or repetitive motion detection, ensuring accurate and consistent measurements by restricting the reporting of improper dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mobile dimensioner is made portable and certified for commerce use, then it can be used to charge customers for shipment based on dimensions, but it can produce variable measurements due to different measurement locations and angles
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing a baseline measurement and then comparing subsequent measurements against this baseline. The processor detects variations from the baseline and can alert the user or automatically adjust for these variations, ensuring consistent measurements regardless of device position or angle.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring measurement variations and providing real-time information to the user about measurement consistency. When variations exceed predetermined thresholds, the system alerts the user to reposition the device or review the measurement, ensuring accurate and consistent dimensional data is captured.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile dimensioner allows flexible positioning and movement, then it is easier to use in different locations, but a disreputable vendor can move the device back and forth to systematically defraud customers and shippers
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes a baseline measurement when the device is first positioned, then compares all subsequent measurements against this baseline. This preliminary action creates a reference point that prevents fraudulent manipulation, as any deliberate movement to alter measurements will be detected as a deviation from the baseline.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides continuous feedback about measurement variations and device movement. When the processor detects that the device has been moved beyond acceptable thresholds, it alerts the user and can prevent fraudulent measurements from being recorded or transmitted, thereby maintaining measurement integrity while allowing legitimate positioning flexibility.
3Measurement precision
If the mobile dimensioner provides accurate measurements with small accuracy dimension, then it ensures fair charging, but it requires stricter control to prevent fraudulent measurements
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that automatically monitor and report measurement variations. When measurements deviate from expected ranges or when device movement exceeds thresholds, the system provides real-time alerts and can automatically reject fraudulent measurements, maintaining precision without requiring complex manual control procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-monitoring and self-correction of measurement variations. The processor automatically detects fraudulent manipulation attempts and can reject or flag suspicious measurements without requiring external intervention, thereby maintaining measurement accuracy while minimizing the complexity of external control mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Prevents systematic fraudulent measurements by detecting excessive measuring time or repetitive motion, ensuring accurate and consistent dimension reporting, thereby preventing overcharging or undercharging.
Implementation Method 1
one or more optical sensors
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile volume dimensioning device, i.e. a mobile dimensioner, is described that detects excessive measuring time and/or a repetitive range of measuring motion and receives a deactivation event upon detection of this inappropriate behavior so as to prevent the systematic reporting of either the highest or lowest dimensions in an effort to mitigate unfair charging practices in commerce applications involving the shipping of goods.