Secure Targeted Buying System Using Mobile Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pre-paid card systems for goods and services lack the ability to collect detailed consumer data and prevent sharing, as they do not require identity verification or tracking, limiting merchants' control and data collection capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A secure targeted personal buying/selling method using a reloadable membership card that verifies user identity through GPS and mobile device location, allowing for detailed data collection and targeted marketing, while preventing card sharing by requiring the phone to be present at the theater for ticket purchase.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pre-paid cards are issued without identity verification or tracking, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile device as an intermediary between the pre-paid card and the verification system. The mobile device captures images of the card and user, transmits data for verification, and receives authentication results. This intermediary enables identity verification and data collection without requiring direct complex interaction between the card and verification infrastructure, thus maintaining ease of operation while preventing information loss.
2Reliability
If identity verification is required for pre-paid card usage, then reliability is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical verification systems (physical card inspection, manual ID checking) with an automated image recognition and data transmission system. The mobile device captures images using its camera, automatically transmits data via wireless communication, and receives authentication results electronically. This substitution reduces the need for complex manual verification procedures while maintaining reliable prevention of card sharing.
3Productivity
If detailed consumer data collection is implemented, then productivity is improved, but object-generated harmful factors worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by obtaining user consent and explaining data collection purposes before actually collecting consumer data. The system requests permission to access the camera and collect information, and only proceeds with data collection when authorized. This preliminary action establishes trust and addresses privacy concerns before productivity-enhancing data collection occurs, allowing targeted marketing to be implemented with user acceptance.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments described herein include a buying and selling method including receiving a request from a user to book a ticket for an event, determining a time for the event and a venue for the event, detecting when the user is at the venue for the event, and in response, electronically funding a user account with an amount sufficient to buy a ticket for the event. The user is notified that funds are available for the ticket. Embodiments further include, after the end of the event, detecting whether the funds were redeemed and determining whether there is a balance remaining over the funded amount. If the funds were redeemed by the user before the event, event data is collected, including a time of the event, a type of the event, a name of the event, and a location of the venue. The event data is associated with user data.