Wi-Fi Location Based Application Discovery via Beacon Frames
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face issues with 'application pollution' due to the need to manually install and manage numerous venue-specific applications on their devices, leading to inefficiencies and forgotten applications, especially in environments like retail stores and shopping centers where seamless location-based services are desired.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a system that enables wireless devices to automatically detect and install venue-specific applications by broadcasting beacon frames with VBS information, allowing devices to query access points and servers for available applications, thereby streamlining the discovery and installation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually install and manage venue-specific applications, then location-based services can be accessed, but application pollution and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an access point as an intermediary that hosts venue-specific applications and a discovery mechanism that automatically detects and delivers these applications to users' devices. This eliminates the need for users to manually search and install applications, reducing application pollution while maintaining service adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring venue-specific applications on access points before users arrive. When users enter the venue, the applications are automatically discovered and installed without requiring user initiation, thus preventing application pollution before it occurs
2Adaptability or versatility
If users search for and download applications from distribution centers, then venue-specific services are obtained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Applications are prepared and hosted in advance on access points at the venue. When users arrive, the system automatically discovers and installs the relevant applications immediately, eliminating the time-consuming search and download process from external distribution centers
Solution Approach 2:
The access point acts as a local intermediary that stores and distributes venue-specific applications directly to users' devices. This local distribution mechanism eliminates the need for users to connect to external application stores and wait for downloads, significantly reducing time loss
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple venue-specific applications are installed, then service coverage is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically discovering, downloading, and installing venue-specific applications based on the user's location and the venue's requirements. This automated process eliminates the need for users to manually manage multiple applications, maintaining ease of operation while improving service coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for automatic removal of venue-specific applications after use, cleaning up device storage. This ensures that while comprehensive service coverage is provided during venue visits, the device remains clean and manageable by discarding temporary applications after their purpose is fulfilled
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for presenting venue based services in a WLAN environment are provided. Specifically, methods that when taken alone or together, provide a device or group of devices with an efficient way of accessing venue based applications and advertisements while reducing application pollution. The present disclosure includes a system that provides a user with automatic network and application discovery while in the vicinity of a venue. If the system detects that the application is not installed in the wireless device, the venue specific application is presented to the user for download and install. The system can also recognize a user's preferences and tailor the application and advertisement provided accordingly.