Wireless Content Distribution via Social Network Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for providing content using wireless communication apparatuses, such as base stations and access points, are limited in their ability to distribute content effectively beyond the coverage area and do not leverage social networks for content dissemination.
Innovation Solution
A user terminal receives identification information from a wireless communication apparatus within its coverage area and transfers this information to a content providing system, which then delivers relevant content to the terminal and potentially to connected users outside the coverage area through social networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If content is provided only within the coverage area of a wireless communication apparatus, then the content distribution is simple and direct, but the reach and frequency of content delivery are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a social network server as an intermediary to bridge the gap between the wireless communication apparatus coverage area and users outside this area. The server receives identification information from terminals within coverage, queries a database for associated user profiles, and delivers content to connected users beyond the original coverage boundary, thus extending content reach without expanding physical coverage area
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions content distribution from a single-dimensional spatial model (within coverage area) to a multi-dimensional model that incorporates social network relationships. By adding the social connection dimension, content can be delivered to users based on their network relationships rather than just their physical location, enabling delivery outside the original coverage area
2Device complexity
If identification information is transferred only to terminals within coverage area, then the system complexity is low, but the opportunity to provide content is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the content distribution system multi-functional by enabling it to serve both terminals within coverage area (traditional function) and connected users outside coverage area (extended function). The social network server acts as a universal platform that handles both local and remote content delivery, increasing system versatility without requiring entirely separate systems for different delivery scenarios
3Ease of operation
If content distribution relies solely on wireless communication apparatus coverage, then the distribution method is simple, but the effectiveness of content distribution is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The social network server serves as an intermediary that enhances distribution effectiveness by leveraging existing social network infrastructure. Instead of relying solely on the wireless communication apparatus to reach all potential users, the system uses the social network server to relay content to connected users, thereby improving delivery effectiveness while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the purely physical/mechanical coverage-based distribution system with a hybrid approach that incorporates information-based social network relationships. By substituting part of the physical coverage mechanism with social connection data querying and routing, the system achieves more effective content distribution without significantly complicating the operational model
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method of displaying contents by using a device identifier of a wireless communication device, and a method of providing contents. The contents displaying method includes: receiving the device identifier from the wireless communication device if the device is located within a coverage thereof; and receiving and displaying at least one content corresponding to the device identifier from a contents providing system.