Rule-Based Location Sharing via Third-Party Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional location sharing methods require continuous proactive communication, raising privacy concerns due to lack of duration and proximity limitations, leading to inefficient and insecure location updates.
Innovation Solution
Implementing rule-based location sharing using GPS-enabled devices and a third-party server to evaluate sharing rules, allowing users to set parameters for duration and proximity, thereby controlling when and how their location is shared with others.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional location sharing methods are used, then users can keep track of each other's location, but users must continuously send messages and calls to update location, increasing communication overhead and reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic location updates where the location determination device autonomously determines and transmits location information without requiring users to manually send messages or calls. The device self-manages the location sharing process by continuously monitoring its own position and pushing updates to contacts based on configured triggers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback loops where location information is continuously monitored and automatically transmitted when change triggers are met. The system receives location data, evaluates it against configured criteria, and automatically sends updates to contacts without human intervention, creating an efficient closed-loop communication system.
2Ease of operation
If conventional location sharing methods are used, then users can share their location with others, but there are no limitations on duration, distance, or identity, raising privacy concerns
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different sharing rules to different contacts and contexts. Users can configure specific triggers and parameters for each contact or group, allowing location sharing only under certain conditions such as when within a specific distance threshold or during particular time periods. This enables differentiated privacy control where different contacts receive location updates under different conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes location sharing parameters based on configured triggers. Location sharing is activated or deactivated based on conditions such as distance thresholds, time of day, or geographic boundaries. This allows users to automatically adjust sharing parameters without manual intervention, enabling convenient yet privacy-protective location sharing.
3Loss of information
If users proactively send messages to update location, then location information can be shared, but users must make multiple calls and messages every time they move, increasing time consumption and reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The location determination device automatically monitors its own position and autonomously transmits location updates to contacts when configured triggers are met. Users do not need to manually initiate communication; the device self-manages the entire process of detecting location changes and pushing updates, eliminating the time users would spend manually sending messages.
Solution Approach 2:
Users pre-configure sharing rules, triggers, and contact lists in advance. The system then automatically executes location sharing based on these pre-set parameters without requiring users to take action at the moment of location change. This preliminary configuration approach eliminates repeated manual operations while ensuring complete location information is shared according to user preferences.
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AI summary
Rule-based location sharing may be provided. A location determining device, such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled device, may receive a request to share the location. A rule may be used to determine whether to share the location with the requestor. If the rule allows the location to be shared, the location may be sent to the requestor. The location may be relayed through a third party server, which may be operative to evaluate the rule before sharing the location with the requestor.