Virtual Briefing Book App for Portable Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hard copy briefing books for conferences are cumbersome, costly, and not reusable, failing to facilitate effective networking and information management during events.
Innovation Solution
A software application, the iNetwork App, running on portable devices allows for the creation and display of virtual briefing books, featuring attendee lists, photos, and background information, enabling annotation, real-time updates, and secure access, with features like facial recognition and integration with Google Glass for discreet use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If hard copy briefing books are created with comprehensive attendee information, then information completeness is improved, but portability and ease of use deteriorate due to size and weight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical hard copy briefing books with digital virtual briefing books accessible on portable devices. The digital format preserves complete attendee information including photos, bios, and networking notes while eliminating the bulk and weight of printed materials. Users can access comprehensive briefing data on smartphones, tablets, or laptops, making the information portable and easily accessible during conferences.
2Loss of information
If hard copy briefing books are created with detailed attendee profiles, then information quality is improved, but cost and time to create increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically generates virtual briefing books before conferences by pulling attendee data from registration systems and social media profiles. This preliminary automated data collection and organization eliminates the manual time-consuming process of creating detailed attendee profiles, while still providing comprehensive information including photos, company affiliations, and networking opportunities.
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual briefing book system automatically updates and maintains attendee information without requiring manual intervention. The system self-updates with new conference registrations, social media profile changes, and attendee status updates, eliminating the ongoing time investment required to maintain hard copy briefing books while keeping information current and complete.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hard copy briefing books are used for networking, then networking capability is improved, but reusability deteriorates as they become one-use-only products
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual briefing book is designed as a dynamic, reusable digital resource that can be accessed across multiple conferences and events. The system allows users to carry over networking contacts, notes, and leads from one conference to the next, continuously updating and refining the briefing information. This transforms the static one-use hard copy book into a living, evolving networking tool that provides ongoing value.
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual briefing book system serves multiple functions across different conferences and time periods. It can be used for pre-conference research, during-conference networking, and post-conference follow-up. The same digital platform supports multiple users and multiple events, making it universally applicable rather than conference-specific, thereby dramatically increasing reusability and return on investment.
4Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive attendee information is provided in briefing books, then networking effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual briefing book system implements localized information display based on user roles and permissions. Different users see different levels of detail appropriate to their needs and authorization levels. The system dynamically adjusts the complexity and sensitivity of information presented, providing comprehensive networking data when needed while simplifying the interface and protecting sensitive information when appropriate, thereby managing complexity while maintaining networking effectiveness.
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AI summary
The invention is generally directed to a system and method providing a software application that can run on portable or wearable computing devices that allows for the creation and display of a virtual briefing book, for example, providing a list of attendees for a conference or other event, their photographs, and titles or other background information. According to one embodiment, the software application displays a list of briefing book files corresponding to different conferences or events that an executive or other user may attend. The user can select a briefing book and it will display pictures and background on the attendees expected for the conference. The user can access photographs, names, and other information about the attendees on-site and in a fairly discreet manner that greatly improves over conventional hard copy briefing books.