Wireless Network Access Control via Ad-Viewing Time Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high cost of deploying and maintaining wireless access networks in public spaces discourages operators from providing adequate wireless network access.
Innovation Solution
A wireless network grants access to users on a time-controlled basis, temporarily interrupting service to present advertisements in exchange for extended network access time, which can be earned by viewing indications of time remaining or selecting to view advertisements ahead of schedule.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless network access is provided in public spaces, then user convenience and network accessibility are improved, but deployment and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows users to self-manage their network access by voluntarily viewing advertisements to extend their own access time. Users can check remaining time and proactively choose to view ads to extend access without operator intervention, making the system self-sustaining and reducing operational overhead.
Solution Approach 2:
Advertisements serve as an intermediary mechanism that converts user attention into network access time. The advertisement system mediates between the network operator (who needs to cover costs) and users (who need access), creating a value exchange that reduces direct financial burden on operators.
2Duration of action of moving object
If network access time is extended for users, then user satisfaction is improved, but available network resources are depleted faster
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic interruption of network access to display advertisements. Users receive network access in periodic intervals, with interruptions scheduled at predetermined times. This periodic structure allows resource consumption to be paced and predictable, preventing resource depletion while maintaining user access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the parameter of access duration based on user actions. When users view advertisements, their access time parameter is extended. This creates a flexible system where resource allocation adjusts in real-time based on user engagement with advertisements, optimizing the balance between user satisfaction and resource conservation.
3Loss of energy
If advertisements are presented during network access, then operational costs are reduced, but user experience is disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The advertisement presentation system is dynamic and responsive to user needs. Users can voluntarily initiate advertisement viewing to extend their access time, rather than having ads forced upon them. The system adapts to user behavior patterns, allowing flexible scheduling of ad views based on when users check their remaining time or proactively seek to extend access.
Solution Approach 2:
Users are presented with information about remaining access time in advance, allowing them to plan and voluntarily view advertisements before their access expires. This preliminary information provision enables users to take proactive action to extend their access, avoiding unexpected interruptions and maintaining a positive user experience.
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AI summary
A network access point may control access by limiting time of access to users, and by granting additional access time in exchange for certain user behavior, such as viewing advertisements. Other rewards may be granted as well, such as changes to the user's network access quality, or access to restricted content.