Context-Aware Service Entry Point Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies face challenges in providing users with seamless access to location-based services, as users often struggle to find relevant applications or services, especially in situations like driving, where manual search is cumbersome and QR codes require laborious setup and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses sensors to detect specific events (e.g., entering a gas station) and automatically outputs an entry point to the corresponding service (like fueling) on a connected device, eliminating the need for manual searches and reducing the cost and effort of setting up physical entry points like QR codes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually search for applications to access services, then users can find the required service, but it requires significant operational effort and time
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes mapping relationships between detectable events (such as location, time, device state) and target services. When a detectable event occurs, the corresponding service entry point is automatically provided without requiring user search or manual input, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time loss.
2Ease of operation
If QR codes are placed offline to provide service access, then users can scan to obtain services, but it incurs placement costs and requires laborious updates when services change
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of placing physical QR codes offline, the system uses digital mapping relationships stored in a database that associate detectable events with service entry points. This virtual copying approach eliminates the need for physical QR code placement and updates, reducing both costs and labor while maintaining ease of service access.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical QR code placement and scanning with an automated electronic system that detects events (such as location or device state) and automatically provides service entry points. This substitution eliminates manual QR code management while maintaining user access convenience.
3Ease of operation
If traditional application search methods are used, then users can access services, but it becomes difficult when users are driving or unable to physically input search words
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects events (such as user location, time, or device state) and autonomously provides the corresponding service entry points without requiring user input. This self-service mechanism adapts to various usage scenarios including driving situations where manual input is difficult or unsafe.
Data Source
AI summary
Outputting an entry point to a target service is disclosed, including: determining that a set of sensed data that is obtained from a first device meets a condition associated with a detectable event, wherein the set of sensed data is determined by one or more sensors associated with the first device; in response to the determination, determining a target service corresponding to the detectable event; determining a selected device among the first device and at least one second device, wherein the at least one second device is related to the first device; and outputting an entry point corresponding to the target service to the selected device, wherein the entry point is usable to access the target service.