Radiant Pointing Device for Line-of-Sight Object Tagging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing proximity-enabled communication network systems do not allow for line-of-sight communication between users and objects, limiting the sharing of information and location determination between users and objects of interest, as well as user-to-user interactions.
Innovation Solution
A proximity-enabled communication network system that utilizes a radiant pointing device to establish line-of-sight communication, allowing users to tag each other and objects, enabling the sharing of location-specific and profile data, and incorporating biometric sensors for emotional state communication, with peer-to-peer communication protocols like NFC and Bluetooth for data exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional proximity-enabled communication systems are used, then basic location determination is possible, but line-of-sight communication and object tagging capabilities are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a radiant pointing device as an intermediary tool that enables line-of-sight communication between users and objects. This device acts as a mediator that transmits radiant energy to tag objects and establish direct communication paths, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional proximity systems that lack dedicated line-of-sight tagging capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension of line-of-sight spatial relationship to the communication system. By incorporating directional tagging through radiant pointing, the system transitions from simple proximity-based communication to multi-dimensional communication that includes line-of-sight vectors, enabling more precise object-location-user relationships
2Loss of information
If users can tag objects and share location data, then information sharing improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The radiant pointing device serves multiple functions: it tags objects, determines line-of-sight vectors, and enables communication initiation. By consolidating these functions into a single device, the system achieves information sharing capabilities without proportionally increasing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to autonomously tag objects and share information without requiring complex centralized coordination. Each user's radiant pointing device independently performs tagging and data sharing, reducing the need for complex system-wide management infrastructure
3Adaptability or versatility
If biometric sensors are added for emotional state communication, then user interaction capability improves, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
Biometric sensors are activated periodically or on-demand rather than continuously, enabling emotional state communication only when needed for user interactions. This periodic activation reduces energy consumption while maintaining the capability when required
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts sensor activation based on interaction context. Biometric monitoring is engaged during active user interactions and disengaged during idle periods, allowing the system to adapt energy consumption to actual usage needs
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to share information and emotional responses through line-of-sight communication, determining unique user and object locations, and facilitating peer-to-peer interactions, enhancing the sharing of location-specific data and object metadata over a network.
Implementation Method 1
determination of a unique user location wherefrom a vector is to measurable when a radiant emission emitted from a radiant pointing device is sensed incident a particular object
Data Source
AI summary
A proximity enabled communication network system for peripheral device is provided enabling line of sight communications between users. A radiant pointing device is contemplated to enable orientation of a vector drawn from a known unique user location established over network, whereby incidence of a radiant emission from the radiant pointing device against an object or another user enables determination of a unique object location or the location of the other user. Object data may be storable and accessible over network pertaining to each unique object location and profile data may be storable and uploadable over network pertaining to each user operating in the network. The object data may be downloadable to user WCDs when effecting incidence of the radiant emission against an associated object whereby information is sharable encoded to specific object locations. Further, information pertinent to each user may likewise be sharable between users operating in the network.