Server-Based Spatial Proximity Contact Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of communication devices face challenges in efficiently exchanging contact information, such as pictures and social network profiles, due to the lack of a seamless method for establishing social connections and coordinating interactions over short-range wireless communications.
Innovation Solution
A server system that communicates with communication devices over cellular networks, determines spatial proximity, and facilitates the exchange of user profiles by sending invitations with pictures and names, allowing users to accept or reject connections, and stores connectivity information for communication between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If users exchange contact information through traditional methods, then contact information can be shared, but the process is inefficient and lacks seamless coordination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary that coordinates the connection process between two communication devices. The server receives proximity detection results, manages invitation exchanges, and facilitates authentication, thereby enabling efficient and seamless contact information exchange without requiring direct peer-to-peer coordination between users.
2Extent of automation
If the system automatically determines spatial proximity and sends invitations, then connection establishment is facilitated, but user control and authentication may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where proximity detection automatically triggers an invitation process, but the connection is not established until both users provide explicit acceptance feedback. The server coordinates this bidirectional authentication, ensuring that automation facilitates connection while maintaining user control and security through mutual consent requirements.
3Ease of operation
If the server manages all connection coordination, then seamless interaction is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The server is designed as a multi-functional system that handles proximity detection coordination, invitation management, authentication verification, and contact information exchange facilitation. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single universal platform, the system achieves seamless user interaction without requiring multiple separate systems, thereby managing complexity through functional integration.
Data Source
AI summary
A server that cross-references a first user's device location with registered members in a spatial proximity of the first user's device and returns the results by disclosing personal user attributes including pictures and names of all members in the spatial proximity of the first user's device. The first user who initiated the inquiry may select from the results returned any discovered user he/she wishes to connect with and send a form of invitation to connect using network available tools such as email, SMS, text or any customized invitation form. The invitation to connect to the inquiring user includes his/her personal attributes including a picture and name. The discovered member who received the invitation may accept, ignore, or decline connecting with the inquiring user. The first user may also receive an invitation from the server to accept, ignore, or decline connecting with the discovered member.