WO2002037323A1

WO2002037323A1 - Method for bringing together (matching) object profiles using telecommunication networks

Info

Publication number: WO2002037323A1
Application number: PCT/EP2001/006974
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alexis Trolin
Original assignee: E-Plus Mobilfunk Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2000-10-30
Filing date: 2001-06-20
Publication date: 2002-05-10
Also published as: DE10053825A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for bringing together (matching) request profiles in real time in terms of content and/or geographical position, using telecommunication networks, for example, mobile radio networks and/or fixed networks.

Description

METHOD FOR MATCHING OBJECT PROFILES USING TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS

State of the art

It is known to call predetermined telephone numbers with a terminal designed as a mobile radio device, but also via landline telephones, in order, for example, to have weather results, weather reports, seasons and titles announced for cinemas, emergency doctors and much more.

task

The invention has for its object to provide a method for merging (matching) requirement profiles in real time with regard to content and / or geographic position.

solution

The object is achieved by the features set out in claim 1.

Inventive designs are described in claims 2 to 27.

The aim of the method according to the invention is to enable and support the meeting of two or more object profiles. Two or more profiles are merged in terms of content and / or geographically. Thus, in the simplest form, the method according to the invention basically consists of two method steps, namely a criteria-controlled search and administration functionality and on the other hand a spatially (geographically) controlled search functionality.

Using an input device, the user first creates a personal object profile for, for example, any location, and secondly the desired profile of the object sought is created. In addition, there is a catalog of measures in which it is determined what should happen if the searched object was found. A user can create and maintain several of their own object profiles. Similarly, it is also possible to search for and monitor several external object profiles at the same time. The method according to the invention can, for example, be designed as a dating service and is based on a platform which, for example, also enables the following services in principle:

a) Development of a spot market for goods (local / regional / international)

b) Development of a spot market for services (local / regional / international)

c) mobile (dynamic and direct) delivery of goods and services

d) dynamic (ad hoc) opinion polls and market research

e) virtual events

For example, the method according to the invention is able to ensure, at a large soccer event, that a flying trader who has run out of beverages uses his mobile radio to determine the location of the next supplier and determines whether the desired beverages are available there. He can then use the procedure to request the beverages immediately and have them delivered in a targeted and timely manner. Furthermore, it is also possible to search and find a partner using the method according to the invention, in which a requirement profile (for example hair color, eye color, inclinations, previous education) is created and the person concerned is searched and found in real time via a mobile radio device. For example, this method can be used to pretend that you are in a certain city and there in a certain district and then search for the person you want to meet in that district or have them searched nationwide or in another country. The person searched for and found can then release their data so that the mutual profiles can meet, that is, there is a "dating".

In principle, the service is independent of the operator and technology and can therefore be offered via several mobile phone networks, both domestically and abroad. A service / network operator only has to use a standardized protocol for the profile and location information.

The creation and maintenance of object profiles as well as the display of the search results and the statistical analyzes are carried out via voice (speech recognition) and / or data connection. The connection can be established via cellular, landline or DSL (broadband).

A software robot searches a participant database based on the requirements specified in the object profile. The search is caused by events that lead to changes in the database. Through an automatic result, event and hit evaluation, the robot accumulates rule-based knowledge and optimizes the functionality of future search behavior with fuzzy logic. A robot is logically uniquely assigned to each object profile. A robot, on the other hand, can operate several object profiles per participant simultaneously and in real time.

As far as the geographic search mechanism is concerned, the robot can search the geographical area (depending on the location) with a specified catch radius, based on the requirements specified in the object profile, including temporal and spatial search parameters. The geographic position is obtained through a location query. The query takes place once, periodically or continuously initiated by the user or the service provider. This search is caused by events, own movements, or external movements, which could also lead to changes in the database or a match in the object profiles. A robot is logically assigned to each object profile. A robot can operate several object profiles simultaneously and in real time for each participant.

As far as location in the mobile network is concerned, an essential component of the service is the geographic position of the subscriber. The positioning is carried out using standard-based location procedures. Basically, the following GSM standards apply: 3GPP 22.071 v.3.2.0 R'99

GSM 03.71 V7.0.0 R'98 / Stage 2, LCS Functional Description

3GPP 22.043 V3.0.1 R'99

The above-described versions are possible in detail. In principle, location can be done on request or by constantly querying the position.

As far as the so-called Cell Global Identification (CGI) is concerned, the localization can be carried out using the Cell ID. With regard to CGI + Timing Advance (CGI + TA), in addition to the Cell ID, the TA parameter can be used for the localization of the mobile device. The TA parameter specifies the distance of the mobile device from the base station with an accuracy of approximately 550 meters. It is determined by the base station based on the signal transit time.

The uplink time of arrival (U-TOA) measures the transmission times of a signal from the mobile device to three or more location measure units (LMUs). Based on the transmission times, the distance of the mobile device to the LMUs and via triangulation the position of the handset can be determined with an accuracy of approximately 125 meters.

As an alternative to network-based location, positioning can also be carried out on the basis of the terminal. The characteristics described below are possible in detail. With the so-called enhanced-observed time Difference (E-OTD) measures the handset in synchronized networks, the signal transmission time of several (at least three) base stations and uses triangulation to determine the position of the handset with an accuracy of approximately 125 meters. In non-synchronized networks, an LMU also measures the signal transmission time and determines the time difference between the base stations.

A method relating to Network Assisted GPS (A-GPS) can also be used, wherein supporting GPS information is transmitted to the handset via a GSM network.

With regard to security and data protection aspects, the following points can essentially be mentioned:

a) Object profiles (may contain personal data)

b) current location

c) Place of residence / place of work (permanent residence)

d) real identity

e) Information regarding payment transactions Before the service is activated, the user must actively release his object profile for other participants (in terms of content and location). The release takes place in three stages:

a) anonymized object profile data

b) personal (real) data

c) geographic location

The release can be public, group-related (closed or open) or individual and refer to the object profile data or the location.

The participant can switch off or reject a constant location or a single location request.

For example, it is also possible in this way to query group behavior, for example for marketing problems, in real time. For example, it is possible to determine in which cities or locations young people of a certain age have stayed, provided that they agree to this and release the relevant circuits to enable this location. As far as billing is concerned, there are a variety of billing options available, namely

a) Depending on usage (online fees or other time accounting)

b) Flat rate (daily / weekly / monthly)

c) Event-based (per location event, per notification, etc.)

d) packet-based (transferred data volumes)

On the respective service platform - the so-called portal - the object profiles can be created and maintained on the Internet, for example. The following three steps must be carried out:

1. Create your own object profile

a) own characteristics

b) Search and selection criteria, namely

aa) Type of location area

bb) form of correspondence cc) Set the target value for your own object profile (for "hits", external requirements must be met at X%)

c) own catch radius (with regard to geographical location) in kilometers or the like specified by the dynamic location

d) Set up / release digital signature (optional)

e) Release of your own object profile for the purpose of geographic location, namely

aa) Limitation in time, geographically, or with regard to external location

bb) the location can be prevented in the vicinity of the place of residence

f) Determine the desired payment method when offering or using a service (via service provider or third part)

In order to accelerate the creation of the object profile, an individual questionnaire can be offered. A special feature of the service is the possibility to create any number of your own object profiles. These can be different or identical in terms of content and rule-based behavior (clones). Time, content and spatial parameters can be set via the service portal or a mobile device. Thereupon these so-called virtual object profiles can carry out the same geographic search processes as the original object profile, which is spatially connected to the subscriber terminal.

Creation of the foreign (searched) object profile

a) Features

b) Search and selection criteria, namely

aa) Type of location area

bb) form of correspondence

cc) according to percentages / criteria

c) Specify the target value for the searched object profile (for "hits" own requirement to X% must be fulfilled) Measure after successful search and / or location, decide further action based on specifications

Examples:

aa) SMS notification with predefined content

bb) Disclosure of information about one's own property profile / identity

cc) Request for virtual or real contact

dd) sending a photo file

ee) Sending a music file (songs)

ff) Sending a digital postcard / video presentation

gg) Start a video conference (landline or mobile)

hh) Request / request digital signature for authentication (optional) ii) Dispatch of material goods to the current geoposition (with immediate delivery)

jj) Sending optical / acoustic signals (for example ring tones) for the purpose of real identification of two participants.

e) Determine the desired payment modality of the searched object when using a service (via service provider or third part)

3. Create a favorites (watch) list

In order to be able to permanently track projects or geographical movements of external object profiles, a monitoring function is initially offered that serves to establish mobile contact. Application examples are

a) Family members

b) friends

c) Favorites

d) open / closed user groups e) Company members

In the case of a watch list, there is the possibility of accumulating information about a profile created on the list. The observed object profile (and the participant behind it) is notified and can remove itself from the list. It is also possible to prevent such observations in the future by adding the observed profile to a so-called launch list.

As a further form of service, there is the possibility of a post analysis of geographical movement patterns of the sought objects on the basis of historical movement data. A detailed graphical representation of the movement of one or more objects in relation to time and place can thus be called up on the service platform (the portal).

The objects, which are equipped with a profile approved for location, can be located on request or permanently. The sequence of the geographic positions collected is stored in a database. The storage takes place over a defined period of time, which the participant (user) has previously defined in his profile. Anonymous data is kept for statistical market research. In the case of a query, all released object movement data are collected and presented in bundles based on the search criteria entered. The invention is illustrated in the drawing, for example.

1 denotes a data entry terminal or a terminal. This can be a PC or a mobile device. With this, the data entry terminal 1 can be designed to be mobile or fixed. 1 is therefore your own input terminal. A mobile input terminal is indicated at 2, which is designed as a mobile radio terminal and represents one's own mobile radio device.

Also shown at 3 is an input terminal, which is designed to be mobile or fixed and represents a foreign terminal. This can in turn be a PC or a mobile radio terminal.

The reference numeral 4 denotes a data entry terminal that is designed to be mobile and a third-party terminal, which can be a mobile radio device, for example.

Reference number 5 is intended to indicate service providers.

6 denotes a service server (portal), while 7 represents a service user.

The mobile radio network is indicated at 8, while 9 represents a fixed network. With 10 location information (geoposition), with 11 a radio cell.

The features described in the abstract, in the patent claims and in the description and apparent from the drawing can be essential for realizing the invention both individually and in any combination.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

Data entry terminal, terminal, fixed or mobile; own input terminal, mobile, own, for example designed as a mobile device input terminal / terminal, fixed or mobile, third-party data input terminal, mobile and a third-party device service provider service server, portal service user mobile network fixed network location information, geoposition radio cell

Claims

claims

1. A method for merging (matching) requirement profiles in real time with regard to content and / or geographical position, in which one or more desired object profiles are created and then a catalog of measures is established in which it is determined what should happen if the object sought or the searched objects were or were found, and that when the searched profiles were merged (matched), these were displayed or communicated to the searcher in real time on his mobile radio device, PDA or computer, using telecommunication networks.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the method is used as a "dating service" for bringing people together.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the method for processing a spot market for goods (local and / or regional and / or international) is used.

4. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the method is used as a spot market for services (local and / or regional and / or international).

5. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that it is used dynamically and directly for the delivery of goods and services.

6. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the method is used as a commerce engine for retail trade.

7. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that it is used for an ad hoc opinion poll for market research in real time or ex post.

8. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that it is used for virtual events, for example for the display and tracking of television broadcasts.

9. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the creation and maintenance of object profiles and the representation of the search results and the statistical Analyzes via speech recognition and / or service connection via mobile radio and / or fixed network and / or DSL (broadband) is established.

10. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that a software robot searches a subscriber database in the relevant telecommunications network on the basis of the requirements specified in the respective object profile.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that by an automatic result, event and hit evaluation of the robot knowledge with the help of fuzzy logic is accumulated and optimized, thereby determining the functionality of the future search behavior.

12. The method according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that a robot is at least logically assigned to each object profile.

13. The method according to claim 10 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that a software robot per participant serves several object profiles simultaneously and in real time.

14. The method according to claim 10 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that based on the requirements specified in the object profile, including temporal and / or spatial search parameters, at least one robot searches a geographic area, possibly depending on the location, with a predetermined catch radius and the geographic position is obtained by a location query.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that the query is initiated once, periodically or continuously.

16. The method according to claim 10 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the search of the software robot is caused by events, self-movement or external movement of the subscriber concerned with his mobile device, which also leads to changes in the database or a match Object profiles is brought about.

17. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the geographic position of the mobile subscriber is carried out by standard-compliant location methods, the following GSM standards being used:

3GPP 22.071 v3.2.0 R'99

GSM 03.71 V7.0.0 R'98 / Stage 2, LCS Functional Description

3GPP 22.043 v3.0.1 R'99 where the location is carried out intermittently on request or by continuously querying the position.

18. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the localization of the relevant mobile radio subscriber is carried out on the basis of the cell ID, only the cell ID being used for determining the position, so that the desired accuracy depends on the one hand on the size of the cell and on the other hand it is made dependent on the type of antenna (sector antenna or antenna with a radiation angle of 360 degrees).

19. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that in addition to the cell ID, the TA parameter is used for the localization of the mobile radio terminal, the TA parameter being the distance of the handset from the base station with an accuracy of approximately 550 m indicates which is determined by the base station on the basis of the signal propagation time.

20. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the location of the relevant mobile subscriber is based on the measurement of the transmission times of a signal from the handset to three or more location measure units (LMUs), and that based on the transmission times Distance of the handset to the LMUs and triangulation, the position of the handset is determined with an accuracy of approximately 125 m, and that the "Location Measurement Unit" takes measurements on the radio interface and the data of the measurements are forwarded to the SMLC belonging to the LMU, and settings of the various measurement parameters either made available by the SMLC or saved as a default in the LMU, whereby two types of LMUs are defined:

Type A LMU: access to the LMU via the air interface (Um);

Type B LMU: Access via the Abis interface (that is, the LMU is either connected to the BSC or integrated in the BTS, since a Type A LMU always has a permanently assigned IMSI that serves as an address and is clearly addressable via the LMU , while when using a type B LMU as a "stand-alone" element in the network, a "pseudo-cell ID" is set up.

21. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that in synchronized networks, the handset determines the signal transmission time of several (at least three) base stations and by means of triangulation, the position of the handset is determined with an accuracy of approximately 125 m and in not synchronized In addition, an LMU transmits the signal transmission time and the time difference to the base station.

22. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that supporting GPS information is transmitted to the handset via GSM network.

23. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that before the service is activated, the respective user actively releases his object profile for other participants (in terms of content and location) and the release is carried out, for example, in three stages, namely

a) anonymized object profile data

b) personal (real) data

c) geographic location

and that the release is made publicly, group-related (closed or open) or individually and relates to the object profile data or the location.

24. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that a continuous location or an individual location request can be automatically switched off or rejected.

25. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the object profiles are created and maintained on a service platform (the portal) on the Internet, the following steps being carried out:

a) Create your own object profile

b) Filing your own characteristics

c) Search and selection criteria, namely by

aa) Type of location area

bb) form of correspondence

cc) Setpoint for your own object profile, possibly with error accuracy

d) Enter your own catch radius with regard to geographic location e) set up / release digital signature (optional)

f) Release of your own object profile for the purpose of geographic location

g) Limitation, temporally, geographically or with regard to external location

26. The method according to claim 1 or one of the following claims, characterized in that when the sought (foreign) object profile is stored in the service platform:

a) Features

b) Search and selection criteria

c) Type of location area

d) Form of agreement by percentage / criteria

e) Specify the target value for the searched object profile (for hits, your own X% requirement must be met)

f) Measure after successful search and / or location, decide on further action based on the specification; Examples: aa) SMS notification with predefined or dynamic content

bb) Disclosure of information about one's own property profile / identity

cc) Request for virtual or real contact

dd) sending and / or recording a photo or video file, and / or stream

ee) sending and / or recording a music file and / or stream (songs)

ff) Sending and / or recording a digital postcardA ideopresentation

gg) Start a video conference (landline or mobile)

hh) Request / request digital signature for authentication (optional)

ii) Dispatch of material goods to the current geoposition (with immediate delivery) jj) Sending and / or recording of optical / acoustic signals (e.g. ring tones) for the purpose of real identification of two participants

g) Desired payment modality of the searched object when using a service (via service provider or third part)

27. The method according to claim 1 or one of the subsequent claims, characterized in that the creation of a favorites list is carried out as follows:

Specifications or geographic movement of the external object profile that are constantly tracked, with a monitoring function being offered that serves to make mobile contact, for example for

a) Family members

b) friends

c) Favorites d) open / closed user groups

e) Company members

f) Security / rescue workers (police, paramedics, nursing staff)

g) Public transportation

h) Private transport (taxi etc.)

i) Participants of real or virtual events (television / online event)