Hierarchical Virtual Geographic Zone Markers for Location Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to accurately and customarily define virtual geographic zones for tracking and managing user locations, leading to inaccurate positioning and limited interaction capabilities, particularly in environments where precise spatial control is necessary.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allow supervisors to define and manage virtual geographic zones and sub-zones on a network, using a user device connected to a server, which authenticates user actions based on location, enabling precise authorization and interaction within designated areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If virtual geographic zones are defined using existing systems, then zone coverage can be established, but location accuracy and customization capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments virtual geographic zones into hierarchical levels (e.g., countries, states, cities, neighborhoods, blocks, buildings) allowing precise location definition while maintaining customization flexibility at each level. This segmentation enables accurate location tracking without sacrificing adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of virtual geographic zone definition by combining traditional 2D map coordinates with 3D spatial data and multiple hierarchical levels. This dimensional enhancement allows simultaneous achievement of location precision and customization capability.
2Measurement precision
If virtual geographic zones are defined with high precision, then location tracking accuracy improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs universal map data structures and standardized coordinate systems that can represent virtual geographic zones at any precision level. This universality allows the system to maintain high location precision while avoiding complexity through consistent data models across all zone types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining standard geographic boundaries and hierarchical structures before actual zone creation. This preparation reduces complexity during runtime operations while maintaining precision through established reference frameworks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing wireless device systems are used for zone monitoring, then basic location tracking is possible, but interaction capabilities and spatial control are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces virtual geographic zones as an intermediary layer between physical locations and digital interactions. This intermediary enables enhanced interaction capabilities while maintaining spatial control precision by providing a structured framework for defining and monitoring zone boundaries.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic parameter changes in zone definitions, including boundary adjustments, hierarchical reorganization, and property modifications. This flexibility enhances interaction capability while preserving spatial control precision through parameter-based zone management.
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AI summary
A system and method for user interaction includes a network, a server connected to the network, a supervisor device receiving information from a global positioning system and connected to the network, a user device receiving information from the global positioning system and connected to the network. The supervisor, having the supervisor device, defines a set of virtual geographic zones and sub-zones in which the user device is tracked, and saves the set of virtual geographic zones and sub-zones to a supervisor account on the server. The user downloads a user application, sets-up a user account, and downloads the set of virtual geographic zones and sub-zones. As the user, having the user device, moves through the virtual geographic zones and sub-zones the location of the user device is determined and a set of supervisor-defined actions are executed on the user device based on the location of the user device.