TWI651984B - Location-based operation management methods and systems, and related computer program products - Google Patents

Abstract

A location-based operation management method and system. First, provide a location setting. Then, the current location of one of the corresponding client devices is obtained through a network, and a specific operation is received through the network routing client device. After that, it is determined whether the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting. When the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, a specific job is performed for a particular operation.

Description

Location-based operation management method and system, and its electricity Brain program product

The present invention relates to an operation management method and system, and more particularly to a location-based operation management method and system that can be executed according to the current location of a client device.

In recent years, portable devices, such as smart phones or notebook computers, have become more sophisticated and powerful. For example, a portable device can have network connectivity. Users can use the portable device to connect to the Internet anytime and anywhere to browse the Internet and conduct related applications and services through the network. Thanks to the convenience of these devices and their functions, these devices have become one of the must-have items for modern people, and they are frequently used in life anytime and anywhere.

With the popularity of smart phone network communication applications, users can perform network communication applications on smart phones to communicate with friends online. In general, users can enter text messages or record a voice message to send to a specific friend, or a group of members. A specific friend or group member can read this text message or voice message immediately or when they are available.

In an application, individual users can express their opinions through a web discussion application service and interact with other users. For example, the user can query the attraction information or weather of a specific area in a specific discussion group. Other users can respond to this user in this particular discussion group to inform about the attraction information or weather for that particular area. In some cases, when the members of the discussion group are numerous and respond enthusiastically, it is very difficult for the user to view and determine the correctness of the particular message in the group. For example, when the question asked by the user is the current weather of a particular location, the current user is not at the specific location. There should be a lack of credibility, and responses from specific users who are currently in a particular location will be more credible. At present, the relevant applications and services do not provide any tools to assist users in making relevant judgments.

In view of this, the present invention provides a location-based operation management method and system in which the current location of the client device can be used to manage the execution of related operations.

A location-based operation management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, provide a location setting. Then, the current location of one of the corresponding client devices is obtained through a network, and a specific operation is received through the network routing client device. After that, it is determined whether the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting. When the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, a specific job is performed for a particular operation.

A location-based operation management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a network connection unit, a storage unit, and a processing unit. The storage unit includes a location setting. The processing unit is coupled to the network connection unit and the storage unit. The processing unit uses the network connection unit to obtain the current location of one of the corresponding client devices through a network, and receives a specific operation through the network routing client device. The processing unit determines whether the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting. When the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, the processing unit performs a specific job for the particular operation.

In some embodiments, a particular job allows a particular operation to be performed when the current location of the respective client device meets the location setting. When the current location of the corresponding client device does not match the location setting, the specific operation does not allow specific operations to be performed.

In some embodiments, when the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, the specific operation generates an annotation for one of the corresponding client devices to represent the logo or the specific operation, wherein the current location of the corresponding client device is indicated by the annotation. Can be identified as meeting the location setting.

In some embodiments, the location setting corresponds to a particular discussion group in a network discussion application service, and the specific operation includes generating a message in a particular discussion group.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

100‧‧‧Location-based operations management system

110‧‧‧Web server

122, 124‧‧‧Customer device

130‧‧‧Network

112‧‧‧Network connection unit

114‧‧‧storage unit

LS‧‧‧Location setting

116‧‧‧Processing unit

200‧‧‧Customer device

210‧‧‧Network connection unit

220‧‧‧ display unit

230‧‧‧ storage unit

240‧‧‧ Positioning unit

250‧‧‧Processing unit

S410, S420, ..., S450‧‧‧ steps

S510, S520, ..., S560‧‧ steps

S610‧‧‧Steps

700‧‧‧Customer device

710‧‧‧ display unit

M‧‧‧ label

1 is a schematic diagram showing a position-based operation management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a network server in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a user terminal device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing a location-based operation management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a flow chart showing a position-based operation management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a flow chart showing a method of performing a specific job for a specific operation in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view showing a position-based operation management example according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing a location based operational management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the location-based operations management system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include a network server 110 and at least one client device (122, 124). Network server 110 can be any processor-based electronic device with network connectivity. The client device can be any electronic device with Internet access capabilities, such as a personal computer or a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, a wearable device, and a notebook computer. The client device can be coupled to the network server 110 via a network 130, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and/or a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, or the like. In some embodiments, web server 110 can provide a web discussion application service. Among them, the web discussion application service may include different discussion groups. Individual client devices can install this Application service. The user can connect to the web server 110 via the network 130 using the client device to view or participate in different discussion groups in the web discussion application service.

Figure 2 shows a web server in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the network server 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes at least a network connection unit 112, a storage unit 114, and a processing unit 116. The network connection unit 112 can be connected to a network such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and/or a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, and the like. With the network connection unit 112, the network server 110 can have network connection capabilities. The storage unit 114 can include at least one position setting LS. As previously mentioned, in some embodiments, network server 110 can provide a network discussion application service. The web discussion application service may include at least one specific discussion group. A particular discussion group can set the LS for this location. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, different discussion groups may correspond to different location settings, or different discussion groups may correspond to the same location settings. The location setting LS can be defined by a region, a region, a range, and/or by latitude and longitude. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the web server 110 can provide a user interface for receiving the location setting LS of the corresponding specific discussion group. The usage of the position setting LS will be described later. The processing unit 116 can control the operations of the related hardware and software inside the network server 110, and perform the location-based operation management method of the present invention, which will be described later.

Figure 3 shows a client device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The client device 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes at least one network connection unit 210, a display unit 220, a storage unit 230, a positioning unit 240, and a processing unit 250. The network connection unit 210 can be connected to a network such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and/or a wireless network such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, or the like. With the network connection unit 210, the client device 200 can have network connection capabilities. The display unit 220 can display related materials such as images, interfaces, and/or materials. The storage unit 230 can store related materials, such as related materials received by the web server 110. The positioning unit 240 can communicate with at least one satellite to obtain a current location of one of the corresponding client devices 200. The processing unit 250 can control the operations of the related hardware and software inside the client device 200, and perform the location-based operation management method of the present invention, which will be described later. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the client device 200 can perform a network discussion application service. The user can use the client device 200 to connect to the web server 110 via the network to view or participate in different discussion groups in the web discussion application service.

Figure 4 shows a location-based operational management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The location-based operational management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device, such as network server 110 in FIG.

First, as in step S410, a position setting is provided. Then, in step S420, the current location of one of the corresponding client devices is obtained through a network. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the client device may have a positioning unit for communicating with at least one satellite to obtain the current location of the corresponding client device. The client device can transmit its current location back to the network server over the network. In step S430, the client device is routed through the network to receive a specific operation. Then, in step S440, it is determined whether the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting. When the current location of the corresponding client device does not match the location setting (NO at step S440), the flow is ended. When the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting (YES in step S440), in step S450, a specific job is performed for the specific operation.

Figure 5 shows a location-based operation management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The location-based operational management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device, such as network server 110 in FIG.

First, as in step S510, a position setting is provided. Then, in step S520, the current location of one of the corresponding client devices is obtained through a network. Similarly, in some embodiments, the client device can have a positioning unit for communicating with at least one satellite to obtain the current location of the corresponding client device. The client device can transmit its current location back to the network server over the network. In step S530, the client device is routed through the network to receive a specific operation. Then, in step S540, it is determined whether the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting. When the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting (YES in step S540), as in step S550, the specific operation is allowed to be performed. When the current location of the corresponding client device does not match the location setting (NO at step S540), as in step S560, the specific operation is not allowed to be performed.

For example, when the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, and the specific operation is stored and/or commented, the client device and/or the corresponding user are allowed to access one of the objects in the network server. Such as business cards for collection and / or comments. Conversely, when the current location of the corresponding client device does not meet the location setting, the client device and/or the corresponding user are not allowed to bookmark and/or comment on the objects in the web server. In another example, when the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, and the specific operation is a message discussion, then The client device and/or the corresponding user are allowed to leave a message discussion for a particular discussion group in the web server. Conversely, when the current location of the corresponding client device does not meet the location setting, the client device and/or the corresponding user are not allowed to leave a message discussion for a particular discussion group in the network server. It should be noted that the foregoing specific operations are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Figure 6 shows a method of performing a specific job for a particular operation in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. When the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, in step S610, an annotation is generated for one of the corresponding client devices to represent the flag and/or its particular operation. It is reminded that by labeling, the current location of the corresponding client device can be identified as conforming to the location setting. In other words, when the representative logo of the corresponding client device and/or its specific operation does not have an annotation, it indicates that the current location of the corresponding client device does not meet the location setting.

Figure 7 shows a location-based operational management example in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the user A of the client device 700 can participate in a specific discussion group in the network discussion application service in the network server through the network, and display the content in the display unit 710. Among them, a specific discussion group may have a location setting. After user A speaks, user B and user C also speak in this particular discussion group in response to user A. It is noted that since the current location of user B conforms to the location setting of the corresponding specific discussion group, the representative logo of user B and/or its specific operation has an annotation M. Since the current location of the user C does not meet the location setting of the corresponding specific discussion group, the representative logo of the user C and/or its specific operation does not have the label M. User A can know whether the user is actually located at the location setting by identifying whether the representative logo of the other user and/or its specific operation has the label M to obtain more accurate information.

Therefore, through the location-based operation management method and system of the present case, the execution of related operations can be managed according to the current location of the client device, thereby reducing the problem of the prior art and increasing the efficiency of identifying the correct information from a large number of messages. .

The method of the invention, or a particular type or portion thereof, may exist in the form of a code. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted through some transmission media such as wires or cables, light. The fiber, or any transmission type, is transmitted, wherein when the code is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

Claims (7)

A location-based operation management method, applicable to an electronic device, comprising the steps of: providing a location setting; obtaining a current location of a corresponding one of the client devices; and routing the client device to receive a specific operation through a network; Corresponding to whether the current location of the client device meets the location setting; and when the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, performing a specific job for the specific operation, wherein the specific operation is for the corresponding user One of the end devices represents a logo or the particular operation generates an annotation, wherein the current location of the corresponding client device can be identified as conforming to the location setting. The location-based operation management method according to claim 1 of the patent application scope, further comprising the step of: allowing the specific operation to be performed when the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting; When the current location of the corresponding client device does not meet the location setting, the specific operation does not allow the specific operation to be performed. The location-based operation management method according to claim 1, wherein the location setting corresponds to a specific discussion group in a network discussion application service, and the specific operation is included in the specific discussion group. Generate a message. A location-based operation management system, which is applicable to an electronic device, comprising: a network connection unit; a storage unit including a position setting; a processing unit coupled to the network connection unit and the storage unit, And configured to use the network connection unit to obtain a current location of a corresponding user equipment through a network, and route the user equipment to receive a specific operation through the network, and determine the current location of the corresponding user equipment. Whether the location setting is met, and when the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, a specific job is performed for the specific operation, wherein the location setting corresponds to a specific discussion in a network discussion application service A group, and the specific operation includes generating a message in the particular discussion group. A location-based operation management system according to claim 4, wherein the specific operation allows the specific operation to be performed when the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting, and when the corresponding user is When the current location of the device does not meet the location setting, the particular operation does not allow the particular operation to be performed. A location-based operation management system according to claim 4, wherein when the current location of the corresponding client device conforms to the location setting, the specific operation is representative of the logo or the specific one of the corresponding client devices The operation generates an annotation, wherein the current location of the corresponding client device can be identified as conforming to the location setting by the annotation. A computer program product for being loaded by a machine and performing a location-based operation management method, the computer program product comprising: a first code for obtaining a current location of a corresponding one of the client devices; a second code for routing the client device to receive a specific operation through a network; a third code for determining whether the current location of the corresponding client device meets a location setting; and a fourth code For performing a specific job for the specific operation when the current location of the corresponding client device meets the location setting, wherein the location setting corresponds to a specific discussion group in a network discussion application service, and The particular operation includes generating a message in the particular discussion group.