Mobile Device Event Stamp Creation via Motion Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face difficulties in finding information about songs or items they encounter, such as songs heard on the radio or items seen, due to lack of information or memory loss over time, with existing solutions like US Patent Application 2004/0002938 being limited in functionality.
Innovation Solution
A mobile device automatically creates an event stamp when positioned for taking a picture or view, recording time, date, location, and ambient information, allowing users to add audio messages and search for related information, with options for immediate purchase or storage, and can identify transportation modes, vendors, and services nearby.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing solutions like US Patent Application 2004/0002938 are used to record event information, then basic timestamp functionality is provided, but the functionality is limited and users cannot efficiently search or locate information about encountered events
Solution Approach 1:
The event stamp system integrates multiple functions into a single solution: it records timestamps, captures GPS coordinates, stores ambient data, and enables information retrieval. This multi-functional approach resolves the limitation of existing solutions by providing comprehensive event documentation and search capabilities in one system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary database that stores event stamp information including GPS coordinates and ambient data. This intermediary layer enables efficient retrieval and search of event information, bridging the gap between simple recording and comprehensive information recovery.
2Loss of information
If manual recording of event information is used, then users can document encounters, but users face memory loss over time and lack of information
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically capturing and storing event information including GPS coordinates, timestamp, and ambient data at the moment of encounter. This eliminates the need for users to rely on memory later, as all relevant information is pre-recorded and stored for immediate retrieval.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically recording event details without requiring user input. The mobile device autonomously captures timestamp, location, and ambient information, freeing users from manual documentation while ensuring complete information retention.
3Loss of information
If comprehensive event data is recorded including GPS coordinates and ambient information, then information retrieval is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device leverages its existing multi-functional capabilities (GPS receiver, camera, microphone, processor) to capture comprehensive event data. By utilizing already-present components for multiple purposes, the system achieves complete information recording without adding significant hardware complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a software-based intermediary layer that organizes and manages comprehensive event data. This software mediator handles the complexity of storing and retrieving multiple data types (GPS coordinates, images, audio, timestamps) without requiring complex hardware architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system is disclosed in which information related to an orientation or motion pattern of a mobile device system is detected. A determination is made whether the orientation information detected corresponds to a predetermined motion pattern or orientation for collecting event stamp information. The event stamp information may include a location and/or other event information. If the detected orientation and/or motion patterns is detected, the event stamp information is automatically collected in response to the determination, and the event stamp information is is at least temporarily stored.