Presence Mapping Floor Plan Visualization for Location Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication methods fail to reliably determine the presence of a person of interest within an organization, leading to frustration and potential delays in conveying urgent information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a presence mapping system to retrieve and display a floor plan section associated with a person of interest, along with their presence status, by integrating data from various networks and presence detecting devices, allowing for the identification of the person's location and the presence status of those in the vicinity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional communication methods (telephone, e-mail, instant messaging) are used to determine presence, then basic presence indication can be obtained, but reliable determination of person's presence and location is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional presence status (available/unavailable) to two-dimensional spatial mapping by integrating floor plan visualizations with presence data. The system displays the person's location on a floor plan map and identifies nearby individuals, adding spatial context to presence determination and enabling visual verification of location and proximity.
2Productivity
If repeated attempts are made to contact a person using conventional equipment, then persistence is shown, but the process becomes frustrating and time-consuming without reliable results
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by proactively identifying and displaying the presence status and location of the person of interest before contact attempts are made. The floor plan visualization shows where the person is located and who is nearby, enabling the requester to immediately determine the best course of action rather than repeatedly attempting contact through conventional means.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback about the person's presence status, location on the floor plan, and identities of nearby individuals. This feedback loop eliminates the trial-and-error nature of conventional contact attempts by giving the requester actionable information about whether the person is available and where to find them.
3Ease of operation
If only basic presence status is provided without location information, then simplicity is maintained, but the ability to locate and contact the person effectively is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments presence information into distinct visual components: the floor plan map showing spatial layout, the location of the person of interest marked on the map, and the identities of nearby individuals. This segmentation presents complex location and contextual data in an organized, easy-to-interpret visual format that maintains simplicity while providing comprehensive information.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and associated software for detecting presence are described with respect to a number of embodiments of the present disclosure. More particularly, presence information can be displayed on a floor plan, according to the teachings herein. In one implementation, a method for monitoring the presence of a person is described in which the name of a person of interest is received from a requestor. The requestor and the person of interest are both associated with an organization. The method also includes retrieving information regarding a first work area associated with the person of interest and reproducing a section of a floor plan containing at least the first work area. Furthermore, the method includes sending the section of the floor plan to the requestor. The method also includes retrieving information regarding the person of interest associated with the first work area. A name field, which includes the name and the presence status of the person of interest, is sent to the requestor.