Spatially Aware Network Zones for Dynamic Parental Controls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network management systems lack the ability to dynamically manage and control network activity and device connectivity based on spatial awareness, leading to inefficiencies and inadequate parental controls.
Innovation Solution
A decision intelligence-based framework that creates spatially intelligent network zones using 3D mapping and AI/ML to monitor and manage network activity and device connectivity, applying policies based on user location and occupancy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional network management systems are used, then network connectivity is provided, but the ability to dynamically manage and control network activity based on spatial awareness is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the physical location into multiple geofenced zones with distinct network policies. Each zone can have independent connectivity rules, allowing dynamic management of network activity based on spatial location without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a geofencing intermediary layer between the user device and network infrastructure. This intermediary monitors location, determines zone membership, and applies appropriate network policies, enabling dynamic control without direct modification of core network systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If parental controls are implemented without spatial awareness, then basic content filtering is provided, but location-based control capabilities are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different network policies to different spatial zones within the same physical location. For example, certain content may be restricted in bedrooms but allowed in common areas, providing granular parental control based on location-specific quality requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Parental controls dynamically adjust based on real-time location data. The system automatically modifies network access permissions as devices move between geofenced zones, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration and providing adaptive parental monitoring.
3Productivity
If network policies are applied uniformly across all locations, then implementation is simple, but location-specific network optimization is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes network policy parameters based on spatial location. Different zones can have customized bandwidth allocations, priority levels, and access permissions, optimizing network performance for location-specific requirements while maintaining centralized policy management.
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AI summary
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that provides novel network functionality for devices connected to and/or operating in proximity to wireless networks. The framework provides functionality for leveraging monitored and/or determined spatial awareness related to users and/or their devices in order to create intelligent network-based zones for which network management and/or connectivity can be provided, controlled and managed. The disclosed spatially intelligent zones can correspond to and/or be subject to applied network policies and/or parental controls, for which network activity within such zones can be managed and controlled. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can provide dynamic network capabilities and functionality based on the current position of the user within a location.