Social Networking System Integrating Physiologic Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing social networking systems lack integration with physiologic information, making it difficult to create a compelling rationale for users to continuously wear body-associated personal communicators that detect and transmit physiologic data, and there is a need for innovative methods to enhance user interaction and data utilization.
Innovation Solution
A social networking system that receives and utilizes physiologic information from body-associated personal communicators to authenticate users, provide personalized content, and enhance user interactions, while also incorporating ingestion information through ingestible event markers, enabling discreet and efficient communication of health and activity data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If physiologic information is integrated into social networking systems, then user engagement and personalization are improved, but system complexity and data privacy concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments physiologic data processing into distinct modules: data collection from wearable devices, data transmission through wireless networks, data storage in databases, and data analysis for personalization. This modular approach manages complexity while enabling comprehensive personalization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components including wireless access points that mediate between personal communicators and the social networking system, and database systems that serve as intermediaries between raw physiologic data and personalization algorithms. These intermediaries simplify the overall system architecture.
2Measurement precision
If body-associated personal communicators are worn continuously for data collection, then data completeness and accuracy are improved, but user comfort and acceptance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The personal communicators are designed as flexible, thin wearable devices that can be comfortably worn on the body for extended periods. This form factor enables continuous physiologic monitoring while maintaining user comfort and acceptance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs periodic data transmission where physiologic data is collected continuously but transmitted to the social networking system at intervals through wireless access points. This reduces the burden on the wearable device and maintains user comfort while ensuring data completeness.
3Loss of information
If physiologic data is collected and stored centrally, then data utilization and personalization are improved, but privacy concerns and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary data processing and anonymization at the source (personal communicators and access points) before data reaches central storage. This preliminary action protects user privacy while maintaining data utility for personalization purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested data storage structure where personally identifiable information is separated from physiologic data, with layers of encryption and access control. This nested architecture enables centralized data storage for utilization while protecting against privacy breaches.
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AI summary
A method comprising receiving physiologic information at a social-networking system from a body-associated personal communicator is disclosed. A social-networking system configured to receive physiological information from a body-associated personal communicator and a body-associated personal communicator configured to receive physiologic information and communicate the physiologic information to a social-networking system also are disclosed.