Token Exchange System for Network Access via Task Earnings

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is no existing method for users to access the internet by making purchases or performing tasks assigned by the network, and no digital currency represents access to a network or data.

Innovation Solution

A token exchange system that allows users to earn digital tokens by completing token-acquisition activities such as purchases, marketing activities, or tasks, which can be exchanged for internet access, utilizing a user interface, virtual private network, protocol, user account database, and transaction database to manage token transactions and network access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users subscribe to an Internet Service Provider through traditional payment methods, then they can access the internet, but it is difficult for some people to afford the subscription fee

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to internetVSAvoidsubscription fee

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces digital tokens as an intermediary medium between users and the network provider. Instead of direct monetary payment, users earn tokens by performing tasks (such as viewing advertisements, completing surveys, or referring users) and then exchange these tokens for network access. This intermediary token system resolves the contradiction by providing an alternative value exchange mechanism that eliminates the need for traditional subscription fees.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a token exchange system is implemented to allow users to earn digital tokens by completing tasks, then users can gain internet access without traditional subscription fees, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemethods to gain network accessVSAvoidtoken exchange system

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a multi-functional token system that serves multiple purposes: it acts as a currency for network access, a reward mechanism for user engagement, and a marketing tool for the service provider. The same token infrastructure supports various task types (ad viewing, surveys, referrals) and different access levels. This universal system resolves the complexity issue by consolidating multiple functions into a single integrated platform rather than creating separate systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11288746B2Method for granting access to a communications network in exchange for performing tasks associated with the communications network

Publication Date: 2022.03.29 PLATT DAVID

AI summary

Token exchange systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed that allow a user to get access to a wired, wireless, or virtual network or the like by earning tokens to be used for said access, in which the user may earn tokens by making purchases or completing tasks in a token exchange system. In an exemplary embodiment, the user connects to a network, interacts with the network in order to earn tokens by making purchases through said network or completing tasks assigned by said network, and exchanges tokens for access time, whereby said user will be connected to the network or the internet for an amount of time commensurate with the amount of tokens exchanged for the access time.