US 9119038

An analysis of US Patent 9,119,038 reveals the following information:

Title: Systems and methods for comparative geofencing.

Assignee: Yopima LLC.

Inventors: Vernell Woods, Dennis Campbell, Troy Nunnally, Travis Nunnally, Alexander Mims.

Filing Date: May 21, 2013.

Issue Date: August 25, 2015.

Abstract:
The patent describes systems and methods for geolocation queries that are based on time, using designated planned arrival and/or departure times or event start and end times. This approach aims to reduce the number of queries to conserve battery, bandwidth, and processing power. It also allows for an increased rate of queries within a specific time frame to achieve higher resolution geolocation information. The geolocation data can be monitored through notifications from portable devices to determine the demographics of users within specific regions and subregions. This enables real-time, dynamic comparison of demographic information between different locations, such as restaurants, clubs, or events.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

Independent Claim 1: This claim outlines a method for tracking the locations of multiple devices within defined geographical areas (geofences). A central system receives identifications of a first region, a second distinct region, and a third, larger region that encompasses the first two. The system then receives arrival notifications from various devices when they enter the third, larger region. For each device, the system also receives user information. The system identifies which of these devices are within the first region and which are in the second. It then compares the user information of the devices in the first region with those in the second and transmits a metric that highlights the difference between the user groups in the two regions.

Independent Claim 9: This claim describes a system designed to perform the method outlined in Claim 1. It consists of a computing device with a processor running a "location analyzer." This location analyzer is configured to receive the definitions of the three geographical regions (the two smaller, distinct regions and the larger one containing them). It also receives arrival notifications and user information from multiple devices. The analyzer identifies which devices are in the first and second regions, compares the user information of these two groups, and sends out a comparison metric detailing the demographic differences.

Independent Claim 15: This claim focuses on a method for a portable computing device. The device first receives the definition of a geographical area (a geofence). It then determines its own current location and compares it to the defined geofence. If the device is within this area, it sends an "arrival notification" to another computer system. This notification specifies the device's location within one of several predefined subregions of the main geofence.

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