Proximity-Based Anonymous Communication System
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of systems that enable anonymous open communication between individuals within proximity to each other, particularly in situations where people may want to interact but lack confidence or feel unsafe face-to-face.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a server and user computing devices that process location information to establish anonymous communication channels between devices within a predetermined proximity, allowing users to communicate via voice, text, or multimedia, with features like dynamic channel creation based on user profiles and proximity adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If face-to-face interaction is used for communication, then direct social connection is achieved, but user safety and confidence are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a communication system that acts as an intermediary between users, allowing them to interact through a digital platform rather than direct face-to-face contact. The system mediates the interaction by receiving user data, determining proximity, establishing communication channels, and managing connections without requiring physical presence, thereby maintaining user safety while enabling social interaction.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If anonymous communication is implemented, then user safety and confidence are improved, but identifying information is hidden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts identifying information from the user data that is transmitted and processed by the system. While the system receives and processes user data that may contain identifying information, it deliberately does not transmit or share this identifying information with other users. The system separates the functional need for user identification (for proximity determination and channel management) from the sharing of personal identifying information, thus maintaining anonymity while enabling communication.
3Adaptability or versatility
If open communication channels are established among multiple users, then social interaction is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple communication functions into a unified system. The server combines proximity determination, user data processing, communication channel establishment, and connection management into a single integrated platform. This allows multiple users to interact through various communication methods (voice, text, multimedia) while the system handles the complexity of managing multiple simultaneous connections and channels centrally, rather than requiring complex peer-to-peer coordination between each user pair.
4Adaptability or versatility
If location information is processed to determine proximity, then targeted communication is enabled, but user privacy is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by processing location information in a localized and controlled manner. The system receives location data from users, processes it centrally on the server to determine proximity relationships, and uses this information only for establishing appropriate communication channels. The processed location information is not stored or shared beyond what is necessary for the immediate communication function, thus maintaining location privacy while enabling proximity-based communication capabilities.
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AI summary
Described is an open communication system. The system includes a server having a memory storing user data and a first user computing device coupled to the server. The server may be programmed to allow multiple user computing devices to connect to the server and the server determines if the user computing devices are within a predetermined proximity to each other and whether the same communication channel is selected. All of the user computing devices that have selected the same communication channel and are within the predetermined proximity to each may be connected in an open communication link that allows the connected user to communicate. The system may include the option of establishing and invite particular users to a private or less used channel.