Online Gambling Geolocation Tracking with Dynamic Check Intervals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional geolocation services for online gambling applications frequently check user locations near borders excessively, consuming computing resources and battery life due to fixed time intervals, regardless of device stability or location stability, leading to performance issues.
Innovation Solution
Implement dynamic geolocation services that adjust tracking intervals based on network connection stability and device type, using trust mode for static connections and normal mode for non-static connections, with longer intervals for static devices to reduce frequent location checks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed time intervals are used for location checks, then compliance with geolocation regulations is maintained, but resource consumption and battery life increase due to excessive frequent checks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic geolocation tracking by switching between trust mode and normal mode based on device characteristics. In trust mode (for desktop devices or static mobile devices), longer time intervals are used to reduce energy consumption. In normal mode (for mobile devices with non-static connections), shorter intervals maintain compliance. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by adapting the tracking frequency to actual usage conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the time interval parameter based on device type and network connection status. By detecting whether a device is mobile or desktop, and whether it has static or non-static network connection, the system adjusts the geolocation check interval accordingly. This parameter change allows the system to maintain regulatory compliance while reducing energy consumption in appropriate contexts.
2Reliability
If frequent location checks are performed near borders, then regulatory compliance is ensured, but computing resources are consumed excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different geolocation tracking strategies to different device types and connection states. Desktop devices and mobile devices with static connections receive trust mode treatment with longer intervals, while mobile devices with non-static connections receive normal mode treatment with shorter intervals. This local differentiation ensures compliance where needed while conserving computing resources where appropriate.
3Reliability
If standard geolocation tracking is used for all devices, then regulatory requirements are met, but user experience deteriorates due to excessive interruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts tracking frequency based on device characteristics to improve user experience. By identifying trust mode scenarios (desktop devices, static mobile connections) and applying longer intervals, the system reduces unnecessary interruptions and improves ease of operation while maintaining compliance in normal mode scenarios.
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AI summary
A method for geolocation monitoring that includes obtaining an initiating command from a device and obtaining geolocation information of the device to determine whether an initial location of the device is an approved location. The method also includes, responsive to determining that the device is located at an approved location, determining whether a network connection of the device is static and whether a device type is a desktop device or a mobile device. Responsive to determining whether the network connection of the device is static and whether the device type is a desktop device or a mobile device, the method further includes selecting a geolocation tracking mode for the device to determine subsequent locations of the device based on obtaining the geolocation information of the device.