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DECENTRALIZED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION PLATFORM SYSTEM AND METHOD
PRIOR HISTORY
This application claims priority from pending US Provisional Patent
Application No.
62/666,087 filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on
02 May 2018;
pending US Design Patent Application No. 29/668,381 filed in the USPTO on 30
October 2018;
and registered UK Industrial Design Application Nos. 6047316, 6047317,
6047318, 6047319,
6047320, 6047321, 6047322, 6047323, and 6047324 filed in the UK Intellectual
Property Office
on 31 October 2018.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a system and associated methodology
for a
flexible multi-tenancy user-centric decentralized digital communication
platform for a definable
organization or community, and more particularly relates to a system and
associated
methodology for enabling secure data transfer of complex multi-party data
across multiple
information systems, organizations and/or communities, and external
affiliates.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Organizations and communities are a complex network of interdependent groups
designed to be inextricably focused and organized around a common goal.
Effective
communication is a key driver to organizational success. Poor communication
has a defining
and significant impact within organizations, among its stakeholders and even
external affiliates
that results in disengagement and impacts an organization's ability to
accomplish its goals and
increase profitability or sustainability.
Market sectors, ranging from education to health care to business, are rife
with problems
relating to communication, record keeping, payment transactions, permissions
and information
dissemination between user groups. To aid with communication, organizations
implement a
variety of tools, both digital and non-digital to overcome these difficulties.
However, many of
these systems lack a multi-layered user-centric approach and do not take into
account the
dynamic roles and needs of disparate stakeholders, their workflow process and
how they engage
and interact in and around an organization.
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Current organizational communication problems derive from legacy systems,
outdated
portals, partial solutions incapable of integration and siloed solutions with
different user
interfaces and experiences. Furthermore, most systems are built for
administrators according to
the tasks they need to execute. This creates further communication silos
between administrators
-- and multi-party end-users who often operate and move between a variety of
systems
implemented within and outside of an organization. The lack of a coordinated
multi-party user-
centric communication infrastructure causes inefficiency and a lack of
information and
engagement across both internal and external stakeholders. The collaborative
requirement of an
organization is stymied due to a lack of effective task management and
execution, disorganized
-- connections and undiscovered natural social connections.
With the advent of computer and mobile technology, and the subsequent
challenges of
unregulated social networks, the prior art perceives a need for a
decentralized yet unique and
unified platform that enables data ownership, collaborative interaction, multi-
party user-centric
communication and task execution among all user groups within an
organizational ecosystem.
-- End users of the present invention may thus be relieved of unnecessary
friction and the time-
consuming cost of executing tasks and identifying the location and evaluating
the importance of
information; administrators and content creators are able to quickly and
easily communicate
information as summarized in more detail hereinafter.
-- SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Among the many objectives of this invention is the provision of a
comprehensive digital
ecosystem where the varied user groups within specific industries can
identify, interact and
manage everyday tasks and requests on an intuitive networking platform that
can utilize
distributed ledger technology to reward participation and exchange. The
present invention is a
-- communication hub that offers a customized, secure, self-contained and yet
expandable
communication platform that incorporates distributed ledger technology (where
applicable) to
create a comprehensive communication system for any industry, community or
organization with
multiple stakeholders interacting around common goals.
The present invention provides a decentralized digital communication platform
for
-- enabling administrators to effectively communicate tasks and information
and users can execute
on task requests and information received in accordance to their unique role
within an
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organization, community or affiliated network. In this manner, the invention
connects the
variety of stakeholders who create, disseminate and consume information by
building valuable,
secure and stable social relationships with any stakeholder authorized to
operate within the
digital communication platform. The invention streamlines industry specific
needs from a
-- systems level perspective to meet the complex transactional and relational
goals of an
organization and the unique user, weaving them together into a common user-
friendly graphical
interface and integrated network.
The present invention further enables users within an organization, community
group or
affiliated network to own the value of their task engagement, data and
content. Organizations
and community groups are able to connect directly with affiliated external
organizations and
groups for mutual benefit both commercially and socially. The present
invention provides an
'iron bubble' of security around a centrally administered community or
organization within a
decentralized platform structure, wherein a mecca of information,
transactions, connections and
resources can be transparently and securely shared.
The present invention further combines critical networking abilities with
content and task
management needs to enable distinct but connected user groups to communicate
effectively
across unlimited locations at multiple levels of access based on assigned
authorities and
permissions. This invention may be described as containing and connecting five
primary
features, including a uniquely designed common graphical multi-user interface;
a robust database
management system with relevant data storage facility and location-based
proximity
alerts/identity authentication; the inclusion of distributed ledger technology
to enable data
ownership and where applicable, the operation of an internal token economy;
and a user-centric
personally owned platform.
The communication platform system and method according to the present
invention
-- provides a secure, self-contained environment in which all authorized users
can onboard and
communicate with those in the organization and authorized affiliates external
to an organization
without the use of personal data such as email or phone number. Within the
communication
platform, the present invention controls access to information and users on a
customizable basis
by organizational administrators, thereby matching the level of access to the
level of authority
-- possessed by each user.
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The present invention further permits text, photo, audio, video and data
communication
to an unlimited combination of pre-identified groups or individual users as
determined by the
organizational authority. As such, it incorporates multi-channel chat
functionality and social
streams contained according to user group and permissions. This invention also
contains
integrated record-keeping capabilities such as attendance, payment
transactions, permissions,
calendar events and invites, data metrics and document execution.
The present invention further provides users with an easily navigated
graphical user
interface customized according to the stakeholders'/users' role and through
which any functions
assigned to that stakeholder group can be quickly accessed. In this invention
large amounts of
communication are segmented into digestible information according to function.
Users are
connected to existing data storage mediums containing relevant information and
documents
through a data management system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
Other features and objectives of the invention will become more evident from a
consideration of the following brief descriptions of patent drawings.
Figure No. 1 is a first of six flowchart diagrams depicting primary system
components that
constitute the digital communication platform according to the present
invention.
Figure No. 2 is a second of six flowchart diagrams depicting primary system
components
that constitute the digital communication platform according to the present
invention.
Figure No. 3 is a third of six flowchart diagrams depicting primary system
components
that constitute the digital communication platform according to the present
invention.
Figure No. 4 is a fourth of six flowchart diagrams depicting primary system
components
that constitute the digital communication platform according to the present
invention.
Figure No. 5 is a fifth of six flowchart diagrams depicting incorporation of
an internal
token system according to the present invention.
Figure No. 6 is a sixth of six flowchart diagrams depicting primary system
components
that constitute the digital communication platform according to the present
invention.
Figure No. 7 is a visual flowchart diagram of the primary platform on-boarding
process
according to the present invention.
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Figure No. 8 is a flowchart diagram depicting a process of identity
verification via a
microchip feature according to the present invention.
Figure No. 9 is a flowchart diagram depicting a decentralized user-owned
platform
according to the present invention.
Figure No. 10 is a depiction of a series of six graphical user interface
dialers according to
the present invention usable by a set of six user groups.
Figure No. 11 is a depiction of three mobile communications devices in side-by-
side
relation with varied graphical user interface displays depicted upon each of
the mobile
communications device for ease of comparison.
Figure No. 12 is an enlarged fragmentary view of an upper portion of a mobile
communications device with a masthead feature of the graphical user interface
according to the
present invention being highlighted for consideration by the reader.
Figure No. 13A is an enlarged fragmentary view of a bottom portion of a mobile
communications device with a first persistent navigation feature of the
graphical user interface
according to the present invention being highlighted for consideration by the
reader.
Figure No. 13B is an enlarged fragmentary view of a bottom portion of a mobile
communications device with a second persistent navigation feature of the
graphical user interface
according to the present invention being highlighted for consideration by the
reader.
Figure No. 14 is a depiction of a series of five mobile communications devices
shown in
.. side-by-side relation and depicting from left to right a dialer animation
trajectory upon the
graphical user interfaces.
Figure No. 15 is a first enlarged fragmentary view of a mobile communications
device
showing a preferred actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
according to the present
invention.
Figure No. 16 is a second enlarged fragmentary view of a mobile communications
device
showing a preferred actions dialer with affiliate/life hub feature of the
graphical user interface
according to the present invention.
Figure No. 17 is an enlarged view of the preferred actions dialer feature of
the graphical
user interface highlighting a preferred infinity line feature according to the
present invention.
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Figure No. 17A is reduced diagrammatic view of a first alternative actions
dialer feature
of the graphical user interface highlighting a first alternative infinity line
feature according to the
present invention.
Figure No. 17B is reduced diagrammatic view of a second alternative actions
dialer
feature of the graphical user interface highlighting a second alternative
infinity line feature
according to the present invention.
Figure No. 17C is reduced diagrammatic view of a third alternative actions
dialer feature
of the graphical user interface highlighting a third alternative infinity line
feature according to
the present invention.
Figure No. 18 is an enlarged fragmentary view of an upper portion of a mobile
communications device with a group type drop-down tier filtering feature of
the graphical user
interface according to the present invention being highlighted for
consideration by the reader.
Figure No. 18A is a reduced fragmentary view of an upper portion of a mobile
communications device with an individual type drop-down tier filtering feature
of the graphical
user interface according to the present invention being highlighted for
consideration by the
reader.
Figure No. 19 is a depiction of a mobile communications device with a group
profile
feature of the graphical user interface according to the present invention
being highlighted for
consideration by the reader.
Figure No. 20 is a depiction of a mobile communications device with an
individual
profile feature of the graphical user interface according to the present
invention being
highlighted for consideration by the reader.
Figure No. 21 is an enlarged fragmentary view of an upper portion of a mobile
communications device with a message filtering feature of the graphical user
interface according
to the present invention being highlighted for consideration by the reader.
Figure No. 22A is depiction of a reduced mobile communications device with a
chooser
or selector function feature for selecting recipients of the graphical user
interface according to
the present invention being highlighted for consideration by the reader.
Figure No. 22B is depiction of an enlarged mobile communications device with
search
and predictor box features of the graphical user interface according to the
present invention being
highlighted for consideration by the reader.
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Figure No. 23 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various education
sector user groups.
Figure No. 24 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various travel or
airline industry user groups.
Figure No. 25 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various
automotive industry user groups.
Figure No. 26 is a depiction of a series of five reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various religious
or community group user groups.
Figure No. 27 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various local
government/government services administration and user groups.
Figure No. 28 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various
hospitality or hotel industry user groups.
Figure No. 29 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various insurance
industry user groups.
Figure No. 30 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various healthcare
or medical sector user groups.
Figure No. 31 is a depiction of a series of five reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for non-government
organization user groups as exemplified by clubs, and civic groups, and relief
organizations.
Figure No. 32 is a depiction of a series of five reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various
engineering sectors and user groups.
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Figure No. 33 is a depiction of a series of four reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for property
management industry user groups.
Figure No. 34 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various real estate
sector user groups.
Figure No. 35 is a depiction of a series of five reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for retail and
entertainment industry user groups.
Figure No. 36 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various senior
care sector user groups.
Figure No. 37 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various small and
medium enterprise businesses and user groups.
Figure No. 38 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various social
services sector user groups.
Figure No. 39 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various clubs and
sports teams and user groups.
Figure No. 40 is a depiction of a series of five reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for art, music and
media industry and user groups.
Figure No. 41 is a depiction of a series of six reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various utility
sectors and user groups.
Figure No. 42 is a depiction of a series of four reduced mobile communications
devices
each of which show an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface
for various financial
services industry and user groups.
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Figure No. 43A is a depiction of a first reduced mobile communications device
showing
an actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface showing for a
personalized 'one hub'
interface for a technology or software application service provider or
individual user.
Figure No. 43B is a depiction of a reduced mobile communications device
showing an
actions dialer feature of the graphical user interface showing a connected
devices or Internet of
Things (IoT) hub interface for technology or software application service
providers.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now the drawing with more specificity, the non-transitory, computer-
implementable, software-driven ONERoom brand communication platform system or
more
simply ONERoom platform according to the present invention provides a common
graphical user
interface most typically implementable upon at least one, but typically a
plurality of mobile
communications, desktop, or tablet type client devices as at 4, and is
designed from a multi-
stakeholder user-centric standpoint while maintaining the simplicity of
interactions between
various user groups. The ONERoom platform is a decentralized communications
platform in
which permissions are authorized by client organization according to user
role.
The ONERoom platform preferably comprises or includes a number of primary
systemic
components as generally depicted in Figure No. 1. The platform system is meant
to operate in
cooperation with multiple information systems as variously depicted and
referenced at 1.a, 1.b,
and 1.c that may be either internal information systems or external
information systems and
exemplified by Student Information Systems (SIS); Hospital Information Systems
(HIS); and
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
In other words, multiple representative information systems usable in
combination with
the ONERoom platform are comparatively depicted and referenced at 1.a, 1.b,
and 1.c in Figure
No. 1. Each information system as generally depicted and referenced at 1.a,
1.b, and 1.c is
preferably affiliated with an abstracted payment system as respectively
referenced at 44.a, 44.b,
and 44.c. Inter-information system operations or communications are generally
referenced at 11
between the information systems 1.a, 1.b, and 1.c. These inter-information
system operations 11
are preferably of Create, Read, Update, and Delete or CRUD type operations or
functions within
a persistent storage environment.
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The multiple information systems 1.a, 1.b, and 1.c interact as at 3.a, 3.b,
and 3.b with a
remote abstraction layer, service or system 2 according to the present
invention, which remote
abstraction layer, service or system 2 is central to the practice of the
present invention. The
ONERoom brand remote abstraction layer, service or system 2 according to the
present invention
enables (a) the inter-information system CRUD operations 11, (b) a single
graphical user
interface or simply interface for client-to-information system CRUD
interactions as at bi-
directional client/abstraction layer CRUD interactions 5; and (c) interactions
with the abstracted
payment systems as at 44.a, 44.b, and 44.c.
At least one remote administrator client or admin client 12 according to the
present
invention is preferably in communication with or has access as at Internet
Protocol or 113-
restricted admin-to-abstraction layer interactions 13 to the remote
abstraction layer, service or
system 2 from a specified Internet Protocol or IP address to interact with the
remote abstraction
layer, service or system 2 to enable (i) user creation, (ii) user
identification, and (iii) device-to-
user mapping, and further to authenticate the clients or client devices 4
using the ONERoom
platform.
A client or client device typified by a mobile communications device such as a
smart
phone, but also embracing tablet and desktop type devices, is depicted and
referenced at 4, and is
preferably outfitted with specialized client device-authentication means
utilizing methods
characterized by the following methods. A person or user as at 100 presents as
at personal
identification document verification process 10 valid identification, and an
administrator client or
admin client 12 initiates the client devices 4 or user authentications via a
device-mapping process
as at 6 which device-mapping process 6 preferably includes the following
steps. A temporary
token is generated by the administrative client or admin client 12, and
submitted to the remote
abstraction layer, service or system 2 via an IP-restricted communication
channel 13 and passed
as at 14 to the clients or client devices 4, possibly through a QR code or
wireless communication
means (e.g. NFC, RFID, or Bluetooth LE).
The clients or client devices 4 uses the temporary token to access as at 7 the
remote
abstraction layer, service, or system 2 to generate client authentication
credentials such as a
secret key, public key, or a permanent public/private keypair as at 9.a and
9.b, or similar
credentials, and then delivers as at generation of client authentication
credentials 8 the private
key 9.a to the client(s) or client device(s) 4. The temporary access token
also links as at
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information system user record link 16 the person or user 100 and information
system user
record to the client(s) or client device(s) 4, validating each client or
client device 4 as belonging
to a specific person or user 100, and enables or authorizes the release of
data or documents from
a specific information system 1.a, 1.b or 1.c on behalf of the user 100.
The temporary access token is also used to generate a key specific to an
information
system exemplified by information system 1.b in Figure No. 1, enabling each
client or client
device 4 to approve data release 16 from information system 1.b, and
approving/signing
documents proceeding from the select information system as depicted and
referenced at 1.b. The
client device(s) 4 preferably store the key in a secure client-sided key or
token store 15
associated with the client device(s) 4, and use the private key to enable
secure and authenticated
communication 5 with the remote abstraction layer, service, or system 2. The
users preferably
authenticate in such a manner for every information system that is added to
each ONERoom
communication platform system client or client device 4.
The components listed above enable a person or user 100 to use the client
device(s) 4
with authentication, released after a personal identification document
verification process 10 to
approve both inter-information system and intra-information system data
release and transfer.
For example, if a first information system 1.b associated with a first school
or first SIS were
required to release records to a second information system associated with a
second school or
second SIS as at 1.a (after a parent has approved the release), a school
administrator may submit
an inter-information system transfer request as at 11.
The remote abstraction layer, service or system 2 receives this request as at
3.b, and
notifies as at 5 the mapped client device 4 (e.g. notifications can be over
socket, or push
notifications, or retrieved over basic HTTP when a client device 4 is opened),
whereafter the
client device 4 presents to the user/person 100 a request to transfer data 11
from the first
information system 1.b to the second information system 1.a. Once the user 100
approves the
transfer, the data is transferred from the remote abstraction layer, service
or system 2 to the
second or new information system 1.a.
Referencing Figure No. 2, the reader will there consider a single client
device 4 that
cooperates with the information systems 1.a and 1.b. One critical advantage
presented by the
ONERoom platform is single client-to-multiple information system interactions.
The
functionality enables users 100 to generate authentication credentials as at
6.a/8.a, and 6.b/8.b by
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presenting valid identifications as at 10.a and 10.b to multiple information
system administrators
or operating admin clients 12.
The client device 4 is enabled to store authentication credentials as at 17.a
and 17.b on a
single client device 4 for multiple information systems 1.a and 1.b and
payment systems 44.a and
44.b thereby enabling a single client device 4 to interact as at bi-
directional information
system/abstraction layer CRUD interactions (e.g. as at 3.a and 3.b) with
verified client/service
interaction verifications 18.a and 18.b without needing to re-authenticate
when switching
between information systems 1.a and 1.b or payment systems as at 44.a and
44.b. The
interactions are enabled by the remote abstraction layer, service, or system 2
that maps
information system users 100, and validates client/information system
interactions, determining
if client requests are being sent by users 100 with the proper information
system permissions.
Referring back to Figure No. 1 the reader will there consider that another key
advantage
of the ONERoom communication platform system is the ability of the remote
abstraction layer,
service or system 2 to store user-generated content 19 as generated by client
content generation
means 20 by an authorized client device 4. The user-generated content 19 is
preferably kept
separate from legally sensitive information of the information systems 1.a,
1.b, and 1.c within the
remote abstraction layer, service or system 2. The ONERoom communication
platform system
allows a user profile 21, associated with the user-generated content 19
existing within the remote
abstraction layer, service or system 2, to be mapped to information system
user entries 22 of the
information systems 1.a, 1.b, and 1.c, and thus a single user profile 21 and
information system
user entries 22 may be mapped to the multiple information systems 1.a, 1.b,
and/or 1.c.
BLOCKCHAIN ENABLED TRANSACTIONS
Comparatively referencing Figure Nos. 3 and 4, the reader will there consider
blockchain-enabled transactions according to the present invention. The
blockchain-distributed
ledger-enabled transaction system according to the present invention
preferably comprises
certain additional systemic components and can be used for messaging, data
and/or token
transactions. A blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer datastore, enabled to store
structured data
including structured text messages/data/tokens/information such as records and
credentials, may
be sent from a first client as at 4.a to a second or another client as at 4.b.
In a real estate context,
for example, the stored structured data may include title deeds.
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The blockchain generation process 27 promulgates rules or constraint logic
that constrain
the following actions: receiving user access 29 via receiving user
registration constraint 28;
administrative access 30 via administrative access device
constraint/registration 32; and initiating
user access 31 via initiating device registration constraint 33. The
constraints limit
administrative access (allowing the administrator to review the
messages/tokens) to a designated,
predefined or specified device listing as at 41 at blockchain initializations
or generations 34. The
receiving and initiating user constraints restrict the sending or receiving of
messages/tokens
between clients 4.a and 4.b by validating that the incoming requests are
signed with valid tokens
generated and passed as at messaging blockchain initialization request 37 and
messaging
blockchain initialization notification 38 at blockchain initialization or
generation 34.
The remote abstraction layer, service or system 2 generates a specified
blockchain as at
23 with the designated, predefined or specified device listing 41 of
administrative devices 12,
enabled to unlock the content of the blockchain 23. The designated, predefined
or specified
device listing 41 is sent to the remote abstraction layer, service or system 2
via an administrative
client 12 associated with a specific or select information system 1. The
remote abstraction layer,
service or system 2 is enabled to act as an intermediary at blockchain
initialization 34 by
generating a blockchain 23 when requested as at 37 by a client device 4
according to the
constraints and with the predefined or specified device listing 41 which are
required by the
information system 1 (e.g. 1.a, 1.b or 1.c) in which the client device 4 is
operating.
The remote abstraction layer, service or system 2 is also enabled to notify
the receiving
client 4.b of a request to initiate a messaging/data/token blockchain. The
remote abstraction
layer, service or system 2 is also enabled to receive notifications of
messages/data/tokens that
have been sent as at message sent request 36 and push such notifications as at
message received
notification 35 to receiving clients 4.b. The notifications have no message
data, but metadata
regarding the blockchain 23 in which the data is located, and time sent,
enabling the client 4.b to
request data as at 25 from the blockchain 23 in a more efficient manner.
Client devices 4 are
thus enabled to generate tokens and send 24 messages/data/records (messages
may be structured
text data as in JSON/XML storing both simple text and dynamic content data
like a URL) and
receive 25 messages/data/records.
Blockchain initialization occurs when an initiating client device as at 4.a
receives user
input indicating that the user would like to initiate a conversation with or
send a token or record
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to a user registered within the remote abstraction layer, service or system 2.
The initiating client
device 4.a generates a public/private key pair as at 9.a/9.b at the time, and
sends the
public/private key pair 9.a/9.b in an initiating request as at 37 to the
remote abstraction layer,
service or system 2.
Once the remote abstraction layer, service or system 2 receives the request
37, the remote
abstraction layer, service or system 2 immediately generates as at blockchain
initialization 34 a
blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer data store or more simply blockchain 23, and
releases it into a
peer-to-peer network. The remote abstraction layer, service or system 2
responds to the initiating
client device 4.a with the identifying information necessary to interact with
the blockchain 23,
within the peer-to-peer network. The remote abstraction layer, service or
system 2 then pushes
as at 38 a notification to the receiving client 4.b that a new blockchain 23
has been created which
it can access by using the public token included in the notification 38.
Both client devices 4.a and 4.b send initiating requests as at receiving-
client blockchain
registration request 39 and initiating-client blockchain registration request
40 to the blockchain
23 with their respective portions of the keypair 9.a/9.b. The blockchain 23 is
validated, and
enabled to send and receive messages proceeding from the client devices 4.a
and 4.b if the tokens
provided in the initialization requests are valid.
Validation is done by standard industry means used in systems requiring key
pair
authentication. All messages, records or tokens proceeding from the client
devices 4.a and 4.b
are then signed with the token they provided at initialization, confirming
that the
message/record/token is being sent from a valid client device 4. Requests to
retrieve or send
messages that are not signed with the proper token, will be rejected.
Administrative access or
administrative data retrieval requests 26 to the blockchain 23 may be
preferably constrained to a
specific client device 4 by constraining access to a specific device Media
Access Control or
MAC address.
TOKEN MECHANICS FRAMEWORK
Referencing Figure No. 5, the ONERoom communication platform system according
to
the present invention may preferably further comprise certain token mechanics,
allowing an
organization to create an internal economy or system of rewards. Tokens are
preferably created
by the organization using the ONERoom communication platform system, via a
coin offering
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(ICO/SCO) or in cases where the organization is a not-for-profit public
benefit organization, via
an external administrative organization. For instance, an educational
organization may agree to
implement the ONERoom communication platform system with remote abstraction
layer, service
or system 2 and opt into the token mechanics system component. The tokens are
preferably
stablecoins, a digital cryptocurrency that is collateralized to the value of
an underlying asset such
as 'fiat' currency.
In the case of educational organizations, for example, an external
administrative
organization or donor 46 may preferably raise and administer the funds behind
the tokens. The
district/school is given an allocated number of tokens related to pre-
determined measurements.
User management, view and distribution of tokens is referenced at 51. At the
start of the school
year, once secondary platform users 54 have been added to the platform, every
user 54 receives a
base number of tokens. Users 54 have the ability to earn tokens as they move
through the
academic year.
Tokens can be earned through engagement with the platform, involvement in
extracurricular activities, good behavior (including attitude, work habits,
class content), grades
and attendance. User management, view and distribution of tokens 51 can also
transfer or
distribute tokens as at 52 to other users as at 54 in the platform ecosystem
including external
organizations as at 55. The school/district and/or the external administrative
organization builds
partnerships with external commercial entities to enable platform users to
redeem tokens for
products and benefits as at toke reward partnership 59.
The primary systemic components 60 enabling the token system are generally
depicted in
Figure Nos. 3 ¨ 4 and are in communication with the remote abstraction layer,
service or system
2. An individual donor is referenced at 45, and an organizational donor is
referenced at 46. The
donors 45 and 46 input token-supportive funds into an abstracted payment
system as referenced
.. at 44 with transfer of monies 47 into an external/internal administrative
organization/account as
at 48. Tokens are assigned as at token assignment 49 whereafter tokens may be
distributed as at
token distribution 50. The ONERoom platform may preferably log and
track/update user
accounts 58 and issues automated invoices 56. Any unspent tokens remain in the
users'
wallet/payment account and may be redeemed as at 53 with external
organizations as at 55 with
product/service receipts referenced at 57.
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USER-GENERATED CONTENT OR UCG
Notably, the ONERoom communication platform system has been designed to
facilitate
effective communication in numerous market sectors. For ease of understanding,
examples
generally refer to the Education sector. Within the ONERoom communication
platform system,
content is created by numerous users within specific user groups or types. The
User Generated
Content (UGC) types vary according to user role and permissions granted within
an organization.
The ONERoom communication platform system has been designed to enable numerous
audience
groups to interact at different levels with each user group/type. User types
across market sectors
vary, but are broken down according to an organization's hierarchical
structure. The content that
is created and functions permitted are specific to the users' specific
industry.
Citing the education sector as an exemplary sector, the reader is directed to
Figure No. 23
depicting a series client devices 4 for various individuals within the user
group, including district
users as at 101; school/office/local staff as at 102; teaching staff as at
103; parents as at 104;
students as at 105, and external community (i.e. social workers, local
businesses or community
groups such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, church groups, etc.) as at 106. A basic
premise of the
ONERoom platform is to enable organizations to operate around a single user
group and goal.
In the case of education, the single user group is the student group, and the
goal is the
successful education of this group as may be preferably measured via high
school or secondary
school or higher education graduation rates. In healthcare, the single user
group that an
organization seeks to serve is the patient and the goal is the successful
restoration to health
measured via medical results and improvements in health. In small businesses,
the single user
group that an organization seeks to serve is the client or customer, with the
goal being product
sales or successful project execution measured via increased profits and
repeat business.
Organizations and user groups within them are not static and may preferably be
organized into sub-groups. Examples of sub-groups within educational user
groups could
include: classes that include students, teachers, class assistants; year
groups ¨ e.g. all grade 5
students; clubs ¨ e.g. sports, chess, music; subject interest ¨ e.g. all drama
students, all drama
teachers; sports teams ¨ e.g. boys' football; other intersections: e.g.
gender/time/place. All user-
generated content and features within the platform can be broken into 6 broad
categories:
Communication: verbal, written, visual and audible messages tagged as 'for
information' or 'for
action'; Action: messages that require further steps; Read: information,
documentation; Learn:
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information that requires further action; Go: information that requires
physical action and
movement; Give: information that requires payment or financial
insight/transaction.
Accordingly, referencing Figure No. 6, the reader will there consider another
key
advantage of the ONERoom platform is the ability of the remote abstraction
layer, service or
.. system 2 to store user-generated content generated via client content
generation means 20 by an
authorized client device 4. The ability of the user to access and produce
content is subject to
their user role within an organization. Each user group as at 107 and 108 can
access common
graphical user interface components 61 common to all user audiences and
interfaces (as at 61.a-
1), and bespoke components (custom graphical user interface components
dependent on audience
and industry (62.a-p)) according to their role and industry sector. Within
each component (61.a-
1/62.a-p ) exist sub-components with generated component subtasks and
functionality as at 63.
Both user groups 107 and 108 are using the same ONERoom platform, and
according to
their role, both user groups 107 and 108 have common components as at 61 that
they access as
well as differing components that they access. This is illustrated by the fact
that for user group A
107 certain components are shaded to represent those to which they have
access, and the
corresponding functions whereas those components to which they do not have
access are left
unshaded. Similarly, user group B 108 has different components/features shaded
and unshaded.
User Group A 107 has access to all components/functions bar (j) and (n). User
Group B 108 has
access to all components/functions bar (e), (g) and (1).
The drawings presented in support of the Graphical User Interface according to
the
present invention as presented as generic representations of the design and
function of the
Graphical User Interface (GUI). They are applicable to each industry described
in more detail
below. The ONERoom platform further enables an unlimited number of unique user
groups to
communicate within a select organization/community. Each user group within an
organization is
assigned a bespoke Action Dialer GUI or action dialer tool as generally
depicted and referenced
at 110.
Referencing Figure No. 10, for example, the reader will there consider a
series of
representative Action Dialers or action dialer tools 110 specific to the
unique functions aligned
with their organizational role and workflow, along with different levels of
data accessibility
based on security level permissions. Figure No. 10 depicts an action dialer
tool 110 for use by a
set of six different education organization user groups including students as
at 105, teachers as at
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103, parents as at 104, office staff as at 102, district users as at 101, and
community users as at
106.
Each group's Action Dialer or action dialer tool 110 is preferably
distinguishable from
another group's dialer by color. Each user group has a primary color with
intensities chosen to
enable people with varying types of color blindness (broadly protanopia /
deuteranopia - both
red/green and tritanopia - blue/yellow) to be able to distinguish content. For
instance: within an
educational context, a User Group A (e.g. students), the action dialer tool
110 might be green and
have a total of 9 functions: 8 visible and 1 hidden under the "infinity line"
feature(s) 161, 162,
163, 164 whereas the User Group B (e.g. teachers), the action dialer tool 110
might be blue and
have 11 functions: 8 visible and 3 hidden. Referencing Figure No. 10, the
reader will there
further consider the following hatch marking schemes or indicia depicting
color associated with
each of the action dialer tools 110.
Green is depicted at hatch marking 112, blue is depicted at hatch marking 113,
yellow is
depicted at hatch marking 114, purple is depicted at hatch marking 115, red is
depicted at hatch
marking 116, and orange is depicted at hatch marking 117. Each category of
users may have
overlapping features represented in their action dialer tool 110 however each
category also needs
to be instantly recognizable to the category user as being their category.
Figure No. 10 depicts
six different instances of action dialer tool-enabling different functions.
Note: the number of
unique user interfaces including target audiences, colors, and function
features on any given
ONERoom platform is not limited.
Referencing Figure No. 11, the reader will there consider the primary control
areas of the
ONERoom platform. The device interface preferably has four primary control
areas, including a
masthead/upper persistent navigation bar as at 81; a lower persistent
navigation bar as at 82; the
action dialer tool as 110, and a drop-down tier filtering feature or filter
84. Specific details
pertaining to each of these areas is explored in more detail below and in
comparative reference to
Figure Nos. 12 ¨ 22B. Referencing Figure No. 12, for example, the reader will
there consider an
illustrative example of the mobile version masthead 81. The lower persistent
navigation bar 82
is generally depicted in Figure Nos. 13A and 13B; the Action Dialer or action
dialer tool 110 is
generally depicted in Figure Nos. 14 ¨ 17; and the drop-down tier filtering
feature or filter 84 and
aspects thereof used in explorer directory, chooser, and messaging as at 84 is
generally depicted
in Figure Nos. 18 ¨ 22B.
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As with the action dialer tool 110, the masthead bar 91 of the mobile version
masthead 81
in Figure No. 12 is preferably of a different color for each user group. The
masthead bar 91 may
preferably include a persistent ID showing the authorized user's photo as at
92 ensuring there is
no confusion over who is using the client device 4. This is also where users
touch/tap to
access/change their profile settings (e.g. edit groups or, manage favorites).
The masthead title as
at 93 indicates the function in which the user is currently active in (e.g.
when the action dialer
tool 110 sits by default at the 12 o'clock position preferably outfitted with
a top notch as at 132,
it is on the "message" function as generally depicted in Figure No. 15). The
functions either
come from tapping/touching an icon on the action dialer tool 110 or via the
lower persistent
navigation bar 82. The position of the search feature 94 in the right corner
can switch to an
alternate symbol for a more appropriate option use (e.g. a forward arrow).
Referencing Figure Nos. 13A and 13B, the reader will there consider the lower
persistent
navigation bar 82 is present unless the temporary 'Selector Tool' (Compare
also Figure Nos.
22A and 22B) swipes over and temporarily covers the page (the 'Selector Tool'
is used for
selecting a message recipient). At the center of the lower persistent
navigation bar 82 is a
circular, neutral button 131 that represents the position of oversized logo
icon breaking the top
edge of the lower persistent navigation bar 82. When the Action Dialer or
action dialer tool 110
(which acts as the function navigation) is displayed on the screen, the center
circular button on
the lower persistent navigation bar 82 displays neutral button 131. This can
be touched/tapped in
order to open or close the Action Dialer 110.
When the screen displays a function page (e.g. a message stream), the lower
persistent
navigation bar 82 displays the enlarged logo icon 152 breaking above the top
edge of the lower
persistent navigation bar 82 so that it is easily distinguishable to the user
and when
touched/tapped it brings the Action Dialer 110 back to the screen. To open the
Action Dialer
110, the user either taps the logo icon 152 or swipes the logo icon 152
upward. To close the
Action Dialer 110, the user swipes the Action Dialer 110 downwards, taps the
logo icon 152 in
the center of the enlarged Action Dialer 110 or taps the neutral button 131 on
the lower
navigation bar 82. The icons 133 on the lower persistent navigation bar 82
represent user
functions. The functions on the lower navigation bar 82 are subject to change
according to the
needs of an organization, however, the functions on the lower navigation bar
82 are common
across all user group interfaces.
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Referencing Figure No. 14, the reader will there consider an animation feature
of the
Action Dialer 110, rising and opening from left-to-right or lowering and
closing from right-to-
left. When closing, the Action Dialer 110 shrinks in animated form and drops
down to the center
button or logo icon 152 of the lower navigation menu 82 where the neutral
button 131 is replaced
.. with a miniature rendering of logo icon 152. Opening the Action Dialer 110
results in the
reverse action with an animated rising and enlarging as at arrows 129, the
Action Dialer 110
rises to the center of the screen and leaving a neutral button 131 in its
place on the lower
navigation bar 82. The action dialer tool 110 can be initiated from a reduced
first interface
position (as generally depicted at the left most client device 4 in Figure No.
14 at position 127) to
.. an enlarged operating position (as generally depicted at the right most
client device 4 in Figure
No. 14 as at position 128).
Referencing Figure No. 15, the reader will there consider a primary depiction
of the
Action Dialer 110 according to the present invention. This primary control
Action Dialer tool
110 is used to allow the user access to unique features that are available to
their user group. The
Action Dialer 110 may preferably rotate left and right (unless organization
regional preferences
dictate otherwise). When a user touches the Action Dialer 110 with a pointing
device (e.g.
finger) and maintains contact with the Action Dialer 110, the user can then
move the Action
Dialer 110 in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction as generally depicted and
referenced at
dotted arrow line 141. The Action Dialer 110 preferably tracks 1:1 with the
pointer's movement.
The dialer rotation is treated as having momentum, gradually slowing when the
pointing
device is removed or released and coming to a stop with a function-initiating
icon resting at the
12 o'clock position at the top notch 132 within a preferred time allocation
(e.g. within three
seconds). If the user "flicks" or spins the Action Dialer 110 rapidly in
either clockwise or anti-
clockwise direction then the Action Dialer 110 preferably freewheels in that
direction with the
same velocity as the flick, gradually reducing speed until it comes to a stop
with a function-
initiating icon nearest the top resting at the 12 o'clock position or top
notch 132 (similar action to
a prize wheel).
Turning the Action Dialer 110 may preferably be accompanied by a sound option
with
the ability for the user to choose a variety of customizable sounds in their
profile settings or for
.. administrators or users to disable this feature altogether. The preferable
default sound is a
clicking (similar to a piece of plastic card caught in turning bicycle
spokes). Each time a
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function-initiating icon on the Action Dialer 110 passes the 12 o'clock
position at the top notch
132, it clicks or provides an audible sound. When the Action Dialer 110 spins
quickly, the sound
preferably reacts intuitively.
Notifications as at 142 preferably appear in colored circles (extending to
horizontal ovals
when containing double-digit or triple-digit numbers) with the quantity of
current notifications
inside the circle per function or can also be marked by a simple icon to show
the presence of new
information. The visibility of the notifications function can be disabled in
the user profile
settings.
Each function available to a user group is represented by a function-
initiating icon and
concise label combination as depicted and referenced at 143 which is easily
understood by the
intended audience regardless of language and serves to determine the level of
user abstraction.
For instance, when the platform is being used in a singular user experience
(e.g. education only)
the function-initiating icons 143 represent the component feature, but if the
end user is
aggregating connections, the interface can be used as a 'life hub/affiliate
hub' whereby the
function-initiating icons 143 represent sector-specific industry, organization
and/or task.
Each function-initiating icon 143 and preferably accompanying text label are
grouped
together and treated as a single display item which rotates in the opposite
direction to the Action
Dialer 110 so that the upright orientation of each function-initiating icon
143 is maintained with
text label always at the bottom for enabling ease of comprehension. The
background screen as at
144, which the Action Dialer 110 partially obscures, is the display of the
function sitting at the
12 o'clock or top notch 132 position on the Action Dialer 110 with the
function name also
displayed in the masthead 81 and (color-specific) masthead bar 91 with text.
As the Action
Dialer 110 is rotated the background behind the Action Dialer 110 preferably
moves off screen
and the screen representative of the next function moving to the 12 o'clock or
top notch 132
position is displayed. This repeats as rotation continues.
For instance, if the function-initiating icon 143 at the 12 o'clock or top
notch 132 position
is on the message function, behind the Action Dialer 110, the most recent
chronologically
ordered series of messages are displayed as at 145. If content is added while
the user looks at the
Action Dialer 110, then each row of content quietly refreshes, dropping down a
row and the new
.. content appears in the top row thereby providing real-time rendering of
messages and time
sensitive information.
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The user can subsequently observe the content behind the Action Dialer 110
(not through
the Action Dialer 110 but around it e.g. above, either side or below). The
tolerances of
translucency are tight so as not to be distracting and can be disabled and
adjusted according to
user and organizational need. The body color of the Action Dialer 110 between
the exterior ring
121 and interior ring 122 in the annular formation 125 is a carefully picked
level of translucency
to form a heads-up display that achieves two simultaneous objectives. The
Action Dialer 110 is
sufficiently prominent so as to ensure that the user's eyes are first drawn to
the Action Dialer 110
and its function-initiating icons/labels 143 in order to quickly select the
desired function while
also giving the user a glimpse of relevant information in the background.
It will thus be understood that the Action Dialer or action dialer tool 110
preferably
comprises an annular formation 125 intermediate the exterior and interior
rings 121 and 122, and
that the annular formation 125 preferably comprises a central hub region 126
with the series of
function-initiating icons 143 arranged about central hub region 126. The
central hub region 126
(i.e. logo icon 152) is operable to initialize the action dialer tool 110 to
the enlarged operating
position generally depicted at position 128 and is further operable for
reducing the action dialer
tool 110 to the reduced interface position generally depicted at position 127.
Referencing Figure Nos. 17 ¨ 17C, the reader will there consider an "infinity
line" feature
according to the present invention. In this regard, it will be noted that user
groups requiring
access to a relatively greater range of functions have an "infinity line" 161
added to the Action
Dialer 110 (an innovation inspired by the prior art of an escalator wherein
the escalator belt is
more than twice as long as the visible length of the walkway/steps it spans).
The design of this
"infinity line" 161 can have multiple design variations (161, 162, 163, 164)
including a straight
line, or curved lines (convex or concave) or with a variety of shadow added.
The "infinity line"
or lines 161, 162, 163, and 164 are basically those points or thresholds on
the Action Dialer 110
where rotating functions "drop out of sight" on the approach side of the lines
161, 162, 163, and
164 with new ones emerging on the departure side of the lines 161, 162, 163,
and 164 until the
user rotates the Action Dialer 110 through all the available function-
initiating icons 143 and
accompanying text labels.
Once all the function-initiating icons 143 and accompanying text labels are
cycled
through, the function-initiating icons 143 cycle again or re-emerge onto the
dial face from the
departure side of the lines 161, 162, 163, and 164. For instance, if a user
group is granted access
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to 12 functions, only 6-8 icons (subject to device) are displayed on the
Action Dialer 110. The
additional 4-6 icons are 'hidden' under the infinity line 161 and appear when
the Action Dialer
110 is rotated (e.g. when the first function-initiating icon 143 is rotated
under the infinity line
161, the twelfth function-initiating icon 143 appears in view). As indicated
above, the top notch
.. 132) is the natural or default 12 o'clock stopping point of the Action
Dialer 110.
Referencing Figure Nos. 18 ¨ 20, the drop-down tier filter primary control
feature 84
according to the present invention is depicted in three different contexts.
The drop-down tier
filter 84 showcases the Directory as depicted in Figure Nos. 18 and 18A.
Multiple drop-down
tiers as at 123, 182, 183 (number varies according to the size of an
organization) are used in
filtering user type in order to quickly and easily parse through unnecessary
information. The
drop-down tier navigation system is dynamic whereby each tier 123, 182,183 can
be adjusted to
provide the required information and filtering of information required by the
user in accordance
with set administrative permissions of internal and external group
affiliations.
Each tier 123, 182,183 can have an infinite number of icons/labels to indicate
information
and acts as an infinite upper tier dial. The information is accessed by the
user by moving their
finger or pointing device in a left or right concave motion 181 to select the
desired category.
Once the relevant category (icon/label) is chosen 186, the icon/label rests
under the central
indicator notch or line 184 and can be tapped or press for further filtering
and refining of the
icon/label category.
This action causes a sub-tier to drop down 182. The user can then use their
finger or
pointing device in a left or right concave or arcuate motion as at 181 to
adjust the sub-tier
category of icon information. The number of tiers in the drop-down tier system
and across the
concave upper dial are adjusted according to the required need of the
organization and user
group. The drop-down tier(s) can be adjusted, opened and closed by placing
finger or pointing
.. device on the demarcation line 185 and using the finger or pointing device
in an upward or
downward motion.
Referencing Figure Nos. 18 and 18A, the user moves as at 181 their finger or
pointing
device to select the proper information icon/label on the first tier 123. The
user selects the icon
labelled 'groups' 186 and moves it as at 181 in line with the notch or line
indicator 184. The
user can then tap/touch/press this icon/label to activate the second tier 182
of information
pertaining to the search query. This causes the next tier 182 to drop down.
The user can then
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use their finger, in a left or right swipe motion 181 to move this layer to
the relevant sub-
category as indicated by moving the relevant icon/label 186 under the notch or
line indicator 184
in the sub-tier 182. In this instance, the user selects the 'mine' label 186
and tap/touch/presses
that icon/label. If another tier is applicable, it will appear to further
filter the sub-category. If this
is the limit of the filtering, the information will appear on the screen 187
behind the tier system.
The user can close the tier system either by holding their finger on the
demarcation line
185 and swiping in an upward motion or simply by holding their finger or
pointing device on the
background screen 187. The upper tier 123 of the navigation bar remains in
place as a point of
reference for the user. The multiple drop-down sub-tiers 123, 182, 183 are
preferably defined by
concave borders as at 180 as viewed relative to function-initiating icons 143
displayed within
each sub-tier 123, 182, 183. The user is able to adjust a select sub-tier by
touching and
maintaining contact therewith and moving the select sub-tier 123, 182, and 183
in an arcuate
motion, the sub-tiers thereby providing side-to-side rotation for function
selection after drop
down motion(s) and sub-tier activation.
In the case of the Directory, the feature systematically identifies specific
data leading to
group profiles as depicted in Figure No. 19 or individual profiles as depicted
in Figure No. 20.
Group profiles as at 171 display a range of data including all the individuals
in the group.
Individual profiles as at 172 display a range of data including all the groups
with which an
individual is associated. Within these profiles there is a range of
information ranging from basic
low security levels of information up to high level security details available
to user groups with
the appropriate permissions. An individual profile contains a user's photo,
name and any
information relevant to their role in the organization as at 173.
For example, in an educational organization, an individual student profile
displays grade
level, parent/guardian name and any groups they are involved in (e.g. classes,
sports teams, etc.).
A group profile as in Figure No. 19 contains a group icon, title and any
relevant information (e.g.
room number or team leader) alongside an optional description of the group
purpose and drop-
down folders that show further information pertaining to group leaders (e.g.
teachers, managers,
etc.) and for authorized users, to add file notes, calendar events or other
relevant information as
at 174. The initial set-up of the directory is done by administrative users
with appropriate
permissions set (e.g. in education, parent users would not be given access to
student users apart
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from their own children) and to ensure all user details are pre-populated for
immediate value on
first use.
Comparatively referencing Figure Nos. 13A, 13B, 15 and 21, the reader will
there
consider that when a user taps a function-initiating icon 143 either via the
Action Dialer 110
(Figure No. 15) or from the lower persistent navigation bar (Figure Nos.
13A/13B), where
relevant a sub-tier 123 appears to enable the user to filter their next
desired action. For instance,
in messaging, the preferably concavely bordered (as at 180 as viewed relative
to icons displayed
within the) tier(s) 123 display icon categories that enable rapid filtering of
messages by user
group or clusters as at 175. Categories such as 'favorites' allows for rapid
custom filtering of
favorite individuals or groups. The search tool 176 in the masthead/upper
persistent navigation
bar 91 provides further comprehensive text-predictive search across all
individuals and/or groups
by keyword.
Referencing Figure Nos. 22A and 22B, the reader will there consider that the
ONERoom
platform is built around the ability to communicate with any other permitted
users within the
organizational ecosystem. The tiered menu is used to find and identify
recipients. In order to
communicate with another user, the user who wishes to communicate taps 'to' in
the messaging
function and the Directory Selector screen 178 slides into view. Although it
looks and behaves
like the Directory function, it is used for selecting with whom ¨ i.e. the
individual(s)/group(s) -
the user wishes to communicate.
Alternatively, users can begin to type the user keyword into the 'to' text box
and potential
user's names are auto predicted as at 179. The ability to search for a user in
the directory is also
permitted as at 177. Users are able to send the following types of messages:
1:1 messages - one
individual to another individual; 1:2+ - user sends a message to a number of
individuals as part
of a group conversation; 1:2+ as individual messages - a single message is
created, and a number
of individuals are selected but each receive the same message as a one-to-one
communication;
1:all - a message is created, a group is selected and all individuals in the
group receive the
message either as individual messages or as part of a group conversation.
ONBOARDING USER GROUPS
Secure, self-contained access to the ONERoom communications platform is
preferably
granted through a physical identity verification process. The physical
verification process can be
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initiated by an end-user or administrative user groups. End-user physical
verification initiation
operates to create a decentralized personally owned platform via connection
between the end-
users and other users/organizations preferably through a Quick Response key or
QR key as
generally depicted in Figure No. 9. The administrative user groups (or those
with the ability to
set permissions or enter database information) act as the gatekeepers of those
allowed onto the
ONERoom platform.
This creates an 'iron bubble' that ensures the integrity and security of users
and places
the responsibility for the content, actions and consequences of actions of
those on the platform
with the organization rather than with ONERoom brand or owner. The client
organization and
users are responsible for the 'policing' and dealing with inappropriate
behavior - but given that it
is an iron bubble - what happens in the bubble does not go beyond the 'iron
bubble' into the
wider Internet. Certain content (e.g. inappropriate words or inappropriate
photos) can be blocked
according to set permissions either by ONERoom or by the user organization
according to sector.
For example, within a medical context it would not make sense to block certain
anatomical
photographic content whereas in an educational context it might make sense to
block certain
anatomical photographic content.
Referencing Figure No. 7, an unlimited number of internal or external users of
this
invention can be onboarded into a single, secure, decentralized yet definable
communication
from any location - local or remote. Permitted users, along with their
location and level of
access to the organization's communication platform, are determined by the
client organization.
External information databases 1 provide the core data for the ONERoom
platform system. This
data is imported as at 3 into the remote abstraction layer, service or system
2 of the ONERoom
platform and the data is further refined and where applicable, tagged by the
organizational
administrator client 12 to take into account inaccuracies (e.g. duplication or
spelling errors) and
tagged and mapped to create user groups and permissions as at 13.
Once complete, the invention will onboard individual users via an initial step
of face-to-
face verification or communication means as at 14 between the admin client 12
and regular
clientele 4 backed by government issued documentation and then via device
activation as at 6.
Once the application has been downloaded onto the client device 4, they are
connected to the
platform through a Quick Response Code (QR Code) on the client device 4 that
connects as at 5
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the user to the communication platform via the client device 4 to which the QR
Code was sent as
at 7 via remote server authentication credentials (e.g. secret/public key).
No personal information such as an email or phone number is used for either
the
onboarding of users into the communication system or for communication with
users once they
are within the platform. This process is what allows secure entry of
additional users, especially
external affiliates, with varying degrees of connectedness to the community
into the existing
organizational communication platform and through the database management
component, into
the storage of data. All communication, record keeping and data transmission
functions are
traceable and verifiable because of the secure onboarding process.
TWO-STEP VERIFICATION REPLACEMENT
Two-step verification (also referred to as two-factor authentication or 2FA)
is a second
layer of security to protect an account or system. Two-factor authentication
or 2FA increases the
safety of online accounts by requiring two types of information from a user
(e.g. password, PIN,
fingerprint) before the user may log into a system. Two-factor authentication
or 2FA confirms a
user's claimed identity by utilizing something with which the user is
personally familiar, and a
second factor other than something with which the user is personally familiar.
Initial onboarding
and acceptance of users into the ONERoom system is through face-to-face
identity verification.
In addition, users have the option to set up additional security measures such
as 2FA via
traditional means (e.g. security PIN or phone thumbprint/face
recognition/squiggle). In certain
instances, and industries, 2FA can be replaced with a close proximity
microchip.
IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION VIA MICROCHIP OR SECURE ENCLAVE
Referencing Figure No. 8, the reader will there consider a microchip-based
user identity
authentication feature according to the ONERoom platform system basically
comprising two
components: a transponder with near-field communication (NFC) microchip
transponder as at 65
and a near-field communication (NFC) reader or scanner 66. The ONERoom
platform system
may preferably incorporate such technology into certain application scenarios
and thereby
provide a reader/scanner 66 that authenticates a user for acceptance into the
closed community.
The microchip transponders 65 are existing microchips built on radio frequency
identification
(RFID) systems that use low-frequency radio signals to communication between
the
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microchipped item or person 64 and reader or scanner 66 outfitted upon the
client device 4 or
otherwise carried by the user.
The microchip transponder 65 is passive (meaning it contains no battery or
energy of its
own and has a very long life and no maintenance) and is inactive until the
reader activates it by
sending it a low-power electrical charge. The reader 66 "reads" or "scans" the
chip and receives
back data (in this case an identification number) from the chip. The microchip
stores a unique
identification number from 10 to 15 digits long. American Veterinary
Identification Devices or
AVID' s, which produce chips for pet identification claim their chips, using a
nnn-nnn-nnn
format, have the capability of over 70 trillion unique numbers.
The unique ID number is "etched" or encoded via a laser onto the surface of
the
microchip before assembly. Once the number is encoded it is impossible to
alter. The microchip
transponder 65 also contains the electronic circuitry necessary to transmit
the ID number to the
"reader" 66. The reading or activation range, between reader and microchip is
small and requires
close proximity 67 between microchip transponder 65 and reader/device 66.
Authentication may
also be via embedded data held inside a secure repository inside software on a
device without the
physicality of a microchip. In this instance, a secure enclave or location
within firmware on a
device enables activation.
DEVICES & DATA FLOWS
Flows of data are differentiated between "access to" data versus "input of'
data from the
computer point of view. Two types of user interfaces are utilized: (1)
touchscreen devices
controlled by finger/pointer tapping and/or gestures (e.g. touch screen phone)
and those
controlled by mouse movement and/or clicking (e.g. desktop computer with a
keyboard and
pointing device). Both interface types connect to the same ONERoom platform
system. The
ONERoom platform system according to the present invention preferably provides
multiple
functions which can be categorized as: (1) Functions internal to the
invention; (2) Third-party
functions integrated into the invention (e.g. payment processing); and (3)
Third-party functions
linked to the invention but that operate outside of the invention itself (e.g.
news feed).
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DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The database management system allows users with multiple levels of access to
review
and/or edit data placed on existing data storage facilities throughout the
communication system
in accordance with their assigned authorities and permissions. Original
records, data and
communications remain in the data storage mediums to protect the integrity of
the information
and authenticity of the transaction. Users are granted access to authorized
information, data and
communications in the data storage medium to view information and data or
execute documents
as appropriate. Records, data and communications may not be sent or shared
outside the
communication system except as expressly authorized.
Machine Learning is a current application of Artificial Intelligence or AT
based around
the idea of giving machines access to data and let them learn for themselves.
An example of its
application within the ONERoom platform system is the gathering of information
from diverse
data points (and systems) to answer user questions via voice chat, chatbots or
the daily summary
feature. The ONERoom platform preferably incorporates the capabilities of a
voice-activated
user interface based on information within the system gained through AT and
enables the user to
access information directly from the platform or via integration with other
cloud-based voice-
activated services (e.g. AMAZON Echo known colloquially as "Alexa").
DATA STORAGE FACILITIES
Data storage mediums connected to this communication platform include existing
storage
mediums either maintained, used or contracted by the client, in this manner
the data is
centralized in that the platform provider does not access, manipulate or mine
or the data within
the organizational platform except for the provision of analytics or services
to the organization.
Data is stored on the client's internal facilities or via an external service
provider in legal
compliance with any regional, national or international data requirements. Any
information not
contained on an existing data storage medium or generated by this invention
and not written to
an existing data storage medium, is held on a data storage medium maintained
or contracted by
this invention specifically for user data, records and communications within
the client's
community.
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LOCATION BASED PROXIMITY ALERTS AND SERVICES
Figure No. 8 generally depicts the use of user identification via microchip
technology or
a secure enclave to enable access via location-based proximity beacons or
sensors 68 transferring
data via Bluetooth low energy technology (BLE). Location based proximity
alerts connected to
this communication system include iBeacons and/or other bluetooth/Bluetooth
Low Energy
(BLE) or equivalent technologies 69 used for the express purpose of validating
proximity of
users for management information (e.g. attendance) or access to facilities or
resources (e.g.
library). In these instances, the invention has the technical capability to
act as the equivalent of
digital swipe card providing access to facilities, resources according to
organization permissions
and user role.
EMERGENCY VOICE & DATA EVENT RECORDER & TRANSMITTER
A component feature of the invention is the ability to record events which can
be
activated by users (according to organizational permission) in the event of an
incident (e.g.
aggressive behavior in a classroom). Activating via a custom gesture on the
client device 4
places a signal to commence with the recording (voice or video according to
user and set
permissions). This component can be used for the purpose of investigating
accidents and
incidents.
This component is based on the prior art of standard Cockpit Voice Recording
devices
used as an air safety measurement which records the signals of the microphones
and earphones
of pilots' headsets and cockpit area, with the capability of recording four
channels of audio data
for a period of two hours. Depending on user case, this invention provides for
authorized users
to mute ringtones, remotely disable electronics and activate the
voice/data/Internet Protocol or IP
address and camera (still or video) and transmit directly to assigned external
users or
organizations.
END-USER OPERATIONAL HUB
The invention has multiple levels of user-centric abstraction. On the one hand
it is a
communication hub that enables for streamlined communication and workflow
management
within a defined community. On the other hand, it recognizes that end-users
will interact with
multiple organizations and communities and can operate as a 'life hub' for end
users. A mobile-
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first filing system for all communication, information and data in accordance
with the users'
interaction with organizations and communities. The ONERoom hub becomes the
operating
system for daily life and the dialer components would consist of multiple
differing features and
market sector categories.
For instance, Kathy is a 38-year old occupational therapist with three school
aged
children. Her elderly mother is in a nearby care home. Kathy might have a life
hub dialer with
the key components being work (employment organization, clients), home (access
to
insurance/utility providers), retail experiences (access to favorite
shops/restaurants), school
(education), healthcare (doctor, dentist), travel and church. Since all these
organizations are
organization with which she is affiliated, the organizations are listed in her
directory (a personal
'yellow pages') and enable her to communicate directly with users from this
diverse range of
organizations within a single personalized ONERoom platform. Within this, she
could also have a
list of favorite affiliates or services that she regularly uses (e.g.
AppleMusic, Amazon, Uber and
Walmart).
Figure Nos. 7 and 9 comparatively depict the use of the invention as a
decentralized
personally-owned platform wherein a single user 100 can enable users into
their own platform or
information hub. The on-boarding process is similar to that at an
organizational or community
level but enables a single user 100 to allow other organizations to
communicate with them in a
streamlined manner. The user 100 invites an external organization to connect
into their remote
abstraction layer, service or system 2 via the personal identity verification
process 6 (outputting
authentication credentials 7/8) and personal identification document
verification process 10 and
connections with the organization(s) 124 (associated with information systems
as at, for
example, 1.a, 1.b, 1.c) in cooperation with remote server authentication
credentials 7 (secret key,
public key, etc.).
Any organization information is filtered into the relevant
Organization/Industry or
Market Sector ONERoom platform system components 71 featured on the remote
abstraction
layer, service or system 2 within the graphical user interface 70. The
components 71 are
aggregated from numerous market sectors or affiliates that have implemented
the ONERoom
platform system. Bi-directional information and CRUD interactions are enabled
between user
and organization(s) (3a-d).
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More generic, publicly available information can be extracted from permitted
websites or
social feeds into the relevant components within the personalized platform.
For example, Kathy
has permitted her favorite clothing retailer onto her personalized platform
and can allow
information from the retailers social feed to appear in her personalized
social stream. The
content of the retailer's page may be parsed, searched, reformatted into a
digestible format for
Kathy according to her interests.
SECTOR APPLICATION DISCUSSION
ONEROOM is the master brand for the platform invention and the invention can
be applied
to organizations within multiple industries or market sectors. The Graphical
User Interface of
the ONERoom platform provides a comprehensive platform for communication,
managing
engagement and mobile-first task execution in a multi-party user-centric
format that gives users
ownership of their data. The ONERoom platform streamlines communication by
providing an
organization with a single source for communicating, managing workflow
processes, record
tracking and data transmission and provides real-time connection between
multiple user
audiences with private transparency according to set levels of authorization
and permission.
The technology incorporates the use of distributed ledger technology and
machine
learning to enhance the user experience. A number of use cases exist for this
technology. The
various industries which have been identified can be broken into six market
categories which
may be broadly defined as including (1) an Education sector; (2) a Business &
Finance sector;
(3) an Arts, Entertainment & Media sector; (4) a Government & Justice sector;
(5) a Religion &
Relief sector; and (6) a Family & Personal Life sector.
The following use cases are examples of how the ONERoom platform can be used
in
organizations within these sectors, they are presented in no particular order.
Note: this is not an
exhaustive example list, the ONERoom platform is a comprehensive communication
platform for
any industry, community or organization with multiple stakeholders interacting
around common
goals. In all applicable cases 'it' refers to the ONERoom platform.
EDUCATION SECTOR: ONEROOM EDUCATION
Referencing Figure No. 23, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which client
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devices 4 are depicted with its graphical user interface highlighting the
Action Dialer 110 feature
or tool according to the present invention. Gaining a quality education
requires perseverance on
the part of students, parents, teachers, administrators and communities (key
stakeholders and
user groups in education).
The ability to actively engage stakeholders over minimum a 12-year life span
is
dependent on an education system that is relevant and engaging. Current
education systems are
increasingly struggling with engagement across its three most critical user
groups: students,
teachers and parents. In the USA, over 5,000 students drop out of American
schools every day,
40% of parents never attend a school event and a recent Gallup Poll found that
70% of teachers
admit to being disengaged. Research shows a direct link between parent
engagement and student
success.
A key element to ensuring better engagement is providing a holistic, effective
and
engaging communication experience with a streamlining of information whether
inside or
outside of the classroom, and the provision of greater opportunities for
community and
connection both inside and outside the school. The present invention provides
a comprehensive
communication platform for the six major user groups within an educational
community: district
administrators, school administrators, teachers, students, parents and
community
groups/associated persons (e.g. social workers). It provides a single source
interface for twenty-
five plus communication, record keeping and data transmission functions
necessary for the
successful operation of an engaged and efficient school community.
The present invention provides a single source interface for all of the
communication,
record keeping and data transmission functions necessary for successful
operations within the
specified education industry with an engaged consumer base. The present
invention ensures
transparency by making all communications and transactions traceable and
verifiable to a user
according to the appropriate level of authorization and permission granted to
them by the
platform keyholders (administrators). The present invention enables validation
of the proximity
of users for management information (e.g. attendance) and ability to act as
the equivalent of
digital swipe card access to secured facilities and services (e.g. library or
transportation services).
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TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 24, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The common goal of the travel industry is
ensuring the
customers have a safe journey when moving from Point A to Point B. This
involves numerous
stakeholders ranging from airlines, airports, safety organizations (e.g. FAA
and DHS) and
suppliers including travel agents (on or offline). A "ONERoom Travel" platform
provides a
customer-centric communication platform that enables easy user engagement,
communication,
.. record keeping and data transmission to enable users to benefit from a
streamlined travel
experience across multiple stakeholders involved in ensuring the provision of
a successful
journey.
The present invention enables users to be more engaged in their journeys
providing a
single source hub for travel needs. The present invention ensures transparency
by making all
.. communications and transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the
appropriate level of
authorization and permission. Audiences identified (but not limited to)
include: Travelers,
Airlines, Airport Operators, Safety Organizations, Suppliers and Airline
Staff. Beyond the core
components (Figure 6a - 61), functions identified as relevant to the airline
industry include (but
are not limited to): Messaging, Travel information, Calendar, Offers, Airport
maps, Customer
Support, Booking engine, Local info, Transportation services, insurance
details etc.
A ONERoom Travel platform provides (a) a single source interface for all of
the
communication, record keeping and data transmission functions necessary for
successful
operations within the airline industry with an engaged consumer base; (b) a
real-time connection
between the different companies involved in the manufacturing and sales of
aircraft, third party
providers of goods and services to the airline industry as well as the
airlines that fly the aircraft
and their customers; and (c) ensures transparency by making all communications
and
transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the appropriate level of
authorization and
permission.
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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 25, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a
comprehensive
communication platform for the administration of car dealerships including
communication and
engaging with customers, manufacturers and sellers. The present invention
provides users with a
single source interface for all communication both internal and external to an
organization
including record keeping and data transmission functions necessary for the
successful operation
of organizations within the automotive sector.
In particular, the present invention (a) provides a single source interface
for all of the
communication, record keeping and data transmission functions necessary for
successful
operations within the auto industry with an engaged consumer base; (b)
provides a real-time
connection between all relevant companies including but not limited to those
involved in the
manufacturing and sales of automobiles and the individual purchasers of their
goods and/or users
of their services; (c) ensures transparency by making all communications and
transactions
traceable and verifiable to a user with the appropriate level of authorization
and permission; and
(d) provides a navigation interface and display feature that can be integrated
and installed as an
in-vehicle interface displays (dashboard) allowing access to functions such as
music, maps,
.. temperature control etc.
CHURCHES & COMMUNITY GROUPS
Referencing Figure No. 26, the reader will there consider a series of five
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. ONERoom Community provides a real-time
connection
between all relevant parties and ensures transparency by making all
communications and
transactions traceable and verifiable to users with the appropriate level of
authorization and
permission.
The present invention provides (a) a single source interface for all
communication, record
keeping and data transmission functions necessary for the successful operation
of an engaged
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church or community; (b) a real-time connection between all relevant parties,
including but not
limited to staff, its members and the community at large, including
contractors and service
providers used by the group; (c) ensures transparency by making all
communications and
transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the appropriate level of
authorization and
permission; and (d) provides and enables validation of the proximity of users
for management
information (e.g. attendance) and acts as the equivalent of digital swipe card
access to secured
facilities and services.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Referencing Figure No. 27, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The ONERoom platform has the ability to be
designed
according to the needs of multiple organizations and departments in the
provision by local,
regional, state and national/federal government of services to their
constituents and citizens.
This invention provides a comprehensive communication system for parties
involved in the
administration of city government, state government and national government
including but not
limited to governmental departments, individuals that use the services of city
government, or
contractors that provide services to the government.
The present invention provides a single source interface for all of the
communication,
record keeping and data transmission functions necessary for the successful
internal operations
of engaged citizens. The present invention provides a decentralized
information structure that
enables the highest level of security and data privacy centered around the
integrity of user
information, interactions and privacy.
The present invention can provide a real-time connection and transfer of
information
between local government departments and individual users of government
services. For
instance, the flexibility of the interface provides citizens with direct task
execution abilities (e.g.
paying property/council tax or parking fines). The present invention ensures
transparency by
making all communications and transactions traceable and verifiable to a user
with the
appropriate level of authorization and permission via a unique user identifier
(UUI).
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HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 28, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides an
engagement platform for
hotels and consumers by providing users with a single source interface for the
communication,
record keeping and transmission of information between the various user groups
working within
and using the services of the hotel/service industry.
ONERoom Hospitality serves hotel organizations by providing users with a
communication platform for engaging with them and other external users. It
serves external
users (customers) by offering a streamlined information system for booking and
tracking
accommodation. A customer interface might include functions such as customer
support, offers,
local offers, record keeping and connections to other guests.
INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 29, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The ONERoom platform provides a one-stop
communication
system for companies involved in the provision of insurance by providing users
with a single
source interface for all communication, record keeping and data transmission
functions between
all relevant parties, including but not limited to customers, agents, support
staff, underwriters and
any other relevant participants necessary for the successful provision of
insurance. User groups
include insurance customers, agents, organizational staff, organizational
leaders and secondary
service providers. An insurance customer interface might have functions
relating to each type of
insurance they have purchased (e.g. life, car, house, etc.) enabling users to
keep track of all
insurances and claims in one place.
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Referencing Figure No. 30, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
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depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a single
source interface for
all communication, record keeping and data transmission functions necessary
for seamless
communication between various user groups involved in the receipt and
provision of health care
and medical care services through medical facilities.
User groups include but are not limited to doctors, hospitals, patients,
insurance
providers, consultants and service providers (including national health care
providers). The
present invention can also apply to medical care of animals and the provision
of veterinary
services. The present invention provides users with up-to-date information,
health alerts and the
ability to communicate quickly and easily with other user groups/healthcare
providers.
The present invention provides a single source interface for all of the
communication,
record keeping and data transmission functions between all relevant parties,
including but not
limited to doctors, hospitals, patients, insurance providers, contractors,
service providers and any
other relevant participants necessary for the successful operation of a
medical facility/health
practice. The present invention provides a decentralized information structure
that enables the
highest level of security and data privacy centered around the integrity of
user information,
interactions and privacy.
The present invention provides a real-time connection between all parties that
ensures
transparency by making all communications and transactions traceable and
verifiable to a user
with the appropriate level of authorization and permission. The present
invention enables
patients to view, own and transfer their medical history, data and information
in a mobile-first
format to enable ease of ownership and movement of medical records.
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS & CIVIC GROUPS
Referencing Figure No. 31, the reader will there consider a series of five
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a
comprehensive
communication system for all parties that are a part of or in any way
connected to a local club,
homeowners association, missions/relief organization or type of
civic/religious or charitable
organization. The ONERoom platform provides a real-time connection between all
relevant
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parties and enables organizations to engage with volunteers, donors and
external members of the
community.
The present invention provides a single source interface for all
communication, record
keeping and data transmission functions necessary for the organization's
successful operation.
The present invention provides a real-time connection between all relevant
parties, including but
not limited to support staff, club leaders and the community at large,
including any contractors
and service providers. The present invention ensures transparency by making
all
communications and transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the
appropriate level of
authorization and permission. The present invention enables validation of the
proximity of users
for management information (e.g. attendance) and acts as the equivalent of a
digital swipe card
to access to secured facilities and services.
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES
Referencing Figure No. 32, the reader will there consider a series of five
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a one-stop
communication
system for energy companies (oil/gas/renewable) and the construction industry
by providing a
mobile communication platform that meets the needs of each user group and
provides a
comprehensive communication system to help get everyone on the same page.
User groups identified include organizational headquarters, local/remote
project teams,
contractors, subcontractors and clients. The present invention provides a
single source interface
for all of the communication, record keeping and data transmission functions
between all
relevant parties involved in the successful provision of services. The present
invention provides
a real-time connection between these parties that ensures transparency by
making all
communications and transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the
appropriate level of
authorization and permission.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SECTOR
Referencing Figure No. 33, the reader will there consider a series of four
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
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depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a
comprehensive
communication system for the parties involved in the leasing and managing of
property and/or its
services including but not limited to, tenants, landlords, organization and
service providers (e.g.
plumber). The ONERoom platform enables easy access to and dissemination of
information and
includes features such as payment, helpline and the ability to quickly and
easily request repair
services.
Sample use cases include providing (a) the ability of tenant to directly pay
landlord or
property management company; (b) the ability of landlord to provide
informational material (e.g.
handbook); (c) the landlord with the ability to directly communicate with and
book a service
provider; (d) service providers with the ability to keep track of work and
receive payment for
services rendered; (e) tenants, landlords and property management companies
with the ability to
share and hold contracts; and (f) tenants with the ability to quickly and
easily notify
landlord/property management company of outstanding repairs or queries in a
mobile/text
friendly communication method.
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Referencing Figure No. 34, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a
comprehensive
communication system for the parties involved in the administration of a real
estate company
including but not limited to the real estate business itself, individuals that
purchase the goods or
use the services of the business, or third parties that provide services to
the real estate business.
The present invention provides (a) a single source interface for all of the
communication,
record keeping (contracts and title deeds) and data transmission functions
necessary for the
successful operation of a real estate business operation with an engaged
consumer base; (b) a
real-time connection between these parties; and (c) transparency, by making
all communications
and transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the appropriate level
of authorization and
.. permission.
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RETAIL ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 35, the reader will there consider a series of five
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The ONERoom retail entertainment platform
enables the user
(especially the customer) to create their own personalized shopping/dining out
experience with
the ability to access all of their favorite retailers and services in one
place and to connect with
them on their own terms.
ONERoom Retail provides retailers with greater direct marketing and
personalized
shopping experiences in order to increase sales. The inclusion of voice search
and machine
learning adds further benefits to both retailers and customers alike. The
ONERoom
communication platform provides a circular engagement platform for ease of
communication
and transactions between customers, retailers and influencers. It also gives
retailers an internal
communication platform for liaising with retail floor staff, managers and
corporate headquarters.
The present invention provides (a) a single source interface for all of the
communication,
record keeping and data transmission functions necessary for the successful
operation of a
company involved in the retail industry with an engaged consumer base; (b) a
real-time
connection between the customer/retailer with the ability to purchase goods;
(c) users with the
ability to build relationships with preferred retailers/vendors, to determine
and manage the terms
of contact (customers are enabled to allow retailers into their 'retail room'
or 'look books' and
where product/desire fit can be created through search and machine learning
technology); and (d)
validation of the proximity of users via beacons for management information
(e.g. foot traffic).
SENIOR CARE SECTOR
Referencing Figure No. 36, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. While adoption rates among seniors
continue to trail those of
the overall population, the share of adults ages 65 and up who own smartphones
has risen 24
percentage points (from 18% to 42%) since 2013 according to a 2017 Pew
Research Report. As
more tasks migrate online, there are unique barriers and challenges hinder
some older users from
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full engaging with technology. The present invention provides a simple but
complete solution
for organizations involved in the provision of senior services but also for
senior users by
providing them with a comprehensive communication system to help keep them
engaged and
independent.
For organizations involved in the provision of independent or assisted care
provision, the
ONERoom platform allows for seamless communication between the senior living
organization,
the resident, their extended family, caregivers (e.g.
doctors/physiotherapist), care home staff and
external affiliates. It provides a single source interface for streamlined
communication, record
keeping and data transmission functions between support staff/caregivers,
contractors, external
service providers (medical/health professionals/pharmacy), residents and
family members
connected to the resident and any other relevant participants necessary for
the successful
provision of senior care. For senior users, it provides a user-friendly
interface that gives them
control and provides them with a simple process for communication, accessing
information and
giving them a tool for easy task execution by bringing external services onto
a singular platform.
SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED EN __ IERPRISES (SME)
Referencing Figure No. 37, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. ONERoom Business provides small and medium
sized
enterprises (SME) with a comprehensive communication platform for engaging
customers, staff
and external partners and suppliers. The present invention provides a single
source interface for
all of the communication, record keeping and data transmission functions
necessary for the
successful operation of a small business operation seeking an engaged consumer
base and
.. providing a real-time connection between these parties in a secure,
verifiable system.
For instance, a digital agency could use the ONERoom platform to communicate
with
their employees, senior leaders/company owners, external clients, network of
consultants and
suppliers, and even end-users. End-users or business customers could use the
platform to permit
the organization to be added to their general ONERoom retail platform. The
present invention
provides (a) a single source interface for all of the communication, record
keeping and data
transmission functions necessary for the successful operation of a small
business operation with
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an engaged consumer base; (b) a real-time connection between these parties;
(c) transparency, by
making all communications and transactions traceable and verifiable to a user
with the
appropriate level of authorization and permission; and (d) validation of the
proximity of users for
management information (e.g. attendance) and acts as the equivalent of a
digital swipe card to
access to secured facilities and services.
SOCIAL CARE SECTOR
Referencing Figure No. 38, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention provides a
comprehensive
communication system for the parties involved in the provision of social
services. The present
invention delivers a single source, user centric platform for communication,
record keeping and
data transmission functions necessary for the successful operation and
interaction between user
groups.
The present invention allows social service providers to connect internal
staff and clients
as well as external affiliates involved in the well-being of the client
(schools, teachers,
counsellors, charitable organizations, etc.). The present invention provides a
decentralized
information structure that enables the highest level of security and data
privacy centered around
the integrity of user information, interactions and privacy. The present
invention also enables
smaller providers of social care (e.g. counsellors) to implement a
communication system with
their clients. For instance, a counsellor can use the platform to engage with
their clients on a
deeper level but without the exchange of user data and provide clients with an
accessible way of
communicating with their counsellor.
CLUBS & SPORTS TEAMS
Referencing Figure No. 39, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The effective management of sports teams
and clubs requires
streamlined communication and the ability to advise of schedule changes and
reminders. The
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present invention provides a comprehensive communication system for each user
group involved
voluntary activity.
Coaches and club leaders are able to easily administer teams and events. Team
members
and parents/guardians are able to communicate directly and can easily access
relevant
information in a secure and decentralized platform. The ONERoom platform
provides a real-time
connection between all relevant parties including but not limited to the
athletes, coaches and
owners involved in the business of running a sports team and/or sports league
and individuals
such as parents and fans who support the sports team or league.
ART, MUSIC & MEDIA INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 40, the reader will there consider a series of five
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention would help artists,
musicians and other
individuals in the media/entertainment industry by providing a streamlined
platform to help them
communicate with diverse user groups key to their artistic success.
The present invention (a) enables engagement between artists and fans by
delivering a
decentralized platform in which the user (artist) can be in control of release
of content,
monetization opportunities, business transactions and engagement with
fans/followers; (b)
provides a single source interface and platform for real-time communication
and access to
information and workflow processes relevant to the user groups; and (c)
provides direct access to
content in the form of audio, video, image or documents.
UTILITY PROVIDERS
Referencing Figure No. 41, the reader will there consider a series of six
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention lends itself to
being an effective tool
for users to track and interact with their utility providers.
It enables organizations to better engage consumers with information ranging
from
bills/payment to consumer tips and helps create a more personalized service
for users. The
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present invention provides a comprehensive communication system for a company
involved in
the provision of utility services (including but not limited to ¨ water, gas,
electricity, telecoms,
postal service, etc.). The present invention can enable the creation of a
single sector hub
whereby the end-user (consumer) can manage their utilities partnerships. The
present invention
can be used to replace the current mobile applications used by utility
providers.
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Referencing Figure No. 42, the reader will there consider a series of three
client devices 4
outfitted with the software application supporting the present platform, each
of which devices are
depicted with a graphical user interface highlighting the Action Dialer 110
feature or tool
according to the present invention. The present invention can be used to
replace the current
mobile applications and interfaces used by banks and financial institutions.
The present
invention can also be used to enable financial advisory organizations to
communicate effectively
with its clients. The platform provides flexible system for providing a
comprehensive
communication platform for a company involved in the provision of banking
and/or financial
services (including but not limited to ¨ personal and commercial banking).
The present invention provides users with a unique user identification (UUI)
which
enables the user to hold and self-authorize the transfer of their data or
verification of their
identity to other relevant parties (i.e. utility providers, insurance
providers). The present
invention provides a real-time connection between these banks and their
customer(s) to ensure
ability to execute relevant banking tasks and transactions and makes all
communications and
transactions traceable and verifiable to a user with the appropriate level of
authorization and
permission.
INDIVIDUAL USER - TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS
Referencing Figure Nos. 43A and 43B respectively, the reader will there
consider
singular client devices 4 outfitted with the software application supporting
the present platform,
each of which devices are depicted with a graphical user interface
highlighting the Action Dialer
110 feature or tool according to the present invention. The present invention
can be used by
individual users and/or technology providers ranging from telecom providers to
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companies to provide a streamlined communication system for companies involved
in the
provision and hosting of multiple functions on one singular device.
Reference here is made to the user-owned personal user hub as exemplified by
the usage
by Kathy as heretofore described who implements the ONERoom platform on one
singular client
device 4. In this regard, it will be understood that the present invention can
be used as a
decentralized communication platform by individual users to build a personally
owned
communication platform that operates as a 'life hub' to manage the user's
interactions with
diverse organizations and users as generally embraced by the subject matter
illustrated in Figure
No. 43A as usable by either individual users or individual technology service
providers, as
examples. Figure No. 43A depicts an individual life hub.
Figure No. 43B, by contrast depicts a hub for tech companies/operating
systems. In this
regard, the present invention provides (a) a single source interface and
platform for all functions
provided by a technology company particularly as it pertains to mobile devices
(phones/tablets);
(b) a single source interface for mobile applications that require effective
communication
between diverse user groups; and (c) a turn-key interface solution for
connected device
management. The present invention further helps IoT (Internet of Things)
manufacturers to
streamline the process and costs associated with creating and deploying
comprehensive and
cohesive device connectivity solutions, and provides service providers, with
an easily networked
end-to-end operational platform that delights users.
GRAPHICAL INTERFACE CON __ LENT COMPONENT LIST
The present invention is a flexible communication platform that enables the
implementation of a wide-range of features that are implemented according to
user and industry
specific needs. The system has flexibility for allowing custom category and
audience specific
features according to organizational needs, industry and market forces. For
instance, in an
education context, components such as yearbook, grades or university
information can be added;
within healthcare, hospital information can be added with content such as
menus/radio/maps).
However, certain exemplary components are believed key or core to the ONERoom
platform as
currently developed. The following listing is exemplary and not intended as an
exhaustive
listing. These are marked below under the heading 'Industry Agnostic Core
Components'. Any
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assigned titles are subject to change. Additional features that can be added
to the platform
according to industry/user need are listed under 'Industry Components'.
INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC CORE COMPONENTS
APPROVALS: A key component of the platform is the ability to easily and
quickly execute
and approve permissions. The pre-validated authentication process streamlines
this process for
the user and gives the organizational administrator an easy way of managing
permissions.
ANALYTICS: Analytics allows user to see information such as usage statistics.
The
information will vary according to user group and industry requirements.
CALENDAR: The Calendar component gives users the ability to both create and
add events
to diary both within the platform and to sync/integrate with the users' main
phone/computer
calendar. This function incorporates the ability to create bespoke event
invitations using selected
templates to easily create invitations to work parties, birthday parties etc.
This function also
provides administrative oversight of responses and booking
CAMERA: The Camera (prior art) allows users to take photos/videos that are
stored to the
ONERoom cloud versus onto the device. This ensures that photos are not shared
outside of the
organization and gives organizations greater transparency and control of
content. This function
will look to incorporate machine learning to determine instances of use that
fall beyond
organizational codes of conduct (e.g. photos showing too much skin). This
function enables the
organization to monetize and control content via print.
DAILY SUMMARY: The Daily Summary is an aggregation of information of events
and
information including items such as outstanding tasks, encouragements,
reminders,
organizational news and incorporating functions enabled by current operating
systems. This can
take the format of an overlay mode or a 'ticker tape' style announcement
stream. This function
can incorporate the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence as
well as voice activation
and automatic speech recognition (with the ability to integrate with existing
systems such as
Alexa, Sin, Apple Homepod, Echo and similar systems in development).
DIRECTORY: The Directory is a core component of the ONERoom platform. It
enables
users to communicate with other users on the platform according to
authorizations and
permissions granted by the organization/community. The Directory is an
internal database of all
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users within the platform and allows users to search according to sub-groups,
interests or other
management levels in an organization.
HIGHLIGHTS: A visual photo and/or video stream highlighting current events or
things
happening within an organization. This is a centrally organized and
administered social stream
which other stakeholders are able to 'like' but not comment on. This function
includes the
ability to view according to group type and subject matter.
IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION: The central organization or administrator is
responsible for
how they verify the users/members/core constituents (e.g. driver's license,
utility bill, passport).
ONERoom on-boarding occurs after the identity is verified by the organization
with permission
to revoke use privileges being retained by the organization of the user in
event that they have lost
their device or felt their access via two-factor authentication (e.g. PIN,
biometrics) had been
compromised.
INFORMATION CONTENT: Information content will vary according to organization.
Types
of information content that can be standalone feature components include lunch
menus, office
documents, contracts, maps, news, reports, information logs/tracking, files,
prescriptions,
handbooks, RFPs, file notes, customer service and support information and
schedules.
Information content includes audio, video and written content.
KNOWLEDGE BANK/TOOLKIT/DOCUMENTS: Allows users to access user-specific content
created by their own or other user groups within the platform. The content
within this
component is dependent upon the organization and market sector and can range
from video
recordings, audio recordings, documents and hypertext links to resources
outside of the
ONERoom platform.
MESSAGING: Allows users to communicate with other platform users according to
set
permissions determined by the central organization/leaders. This invention
will enable 'in
message' tagging to mark a message as having an action-related task. When
marked, this action
will be automatically added to the Action component to enable users to quickly
and easily any
outstanding tasks.
TASK LIST: Allows users to quickly comprehend any assigned tasks. This
component
aggregates data from messages, assignments and other task related workflow
components.
Noihs: Ability to add and tag profiles with notes; ability for users to view
notes according to set
permissions.
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PAYMENT: This component enables users to make payments, receive payments
(token or
fiat), view transaction history or invoices, as required according to
organizational needs.
Payment processing via third-party providers (e.g. PayPal).
PERSONALIZED VOUCHERS: This component provides personalized vouchers according
to
user group, classification/subject category and personal preferences. This
component allows
users to store, access and redeem vouchers with retail partners and affiliate
organizations and
allows external affiliates to connect with users within a defined organization
or community. For
instance, a national footwear brand could offer a deep-cut discount to
specific user groups within
a fitness club using the ONERoom platform.
PROFILE SETTINGS: This component enables users to manage data and preferences,
allowing users greater control of their data and interface content. Settings
can include setting
permissions in relation to translation, audio to text/text to audio
transcription, voice and speech
activation.
SMILE: Daily encouragements with ability to segment according to type (e.g.
words of
wisdom, humor, etc.) and audience (e.g. teacher, pilot, accountant). This
function incorporates
the ability to tag as favorites, sort according to type using the upper dial
interface.
SOCIAL STREAMS: A visual and/or video stream within a specific user audience
group
that contains photos, videos and information of interest primarily to that
user group (e.g. student
vine can only be viewed by students, not teachers) with administrative
oversight and
transparency granted to the administrative keyholders. This function includes
the ability to view
according to group type (e.g. my friends, my sports clubs) and subject matter
(e.g. lost and
found, marketplace) via the upper dial interface.
SURVEYS: The ability to create or respond to surveys. This function includes
the ability
to assign surveys according to user type or subject matter. This function
permits affiliated
groups to send surveys/quizzes to groups within an organization. It allows for
financial (paid
surveys) to be conducted and enables for basic quiz functionality. This
function includes
elements such as viewing recent surveys (queued/completed), viewing account
balance (for paid
surveys) and creating surveys (a function dependent upon permission granted to
user group).
THIRD-PARTY ACCESS AND APPLICATION: The platform streamlines content, tasks
and
communication addressing and personalizing content according to user group.
Relevant third-
party content can be accessed via the platform. This content can either be
added by users to
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share with other permissioned user groups (for instance, a school could choose
to allow teachers,
students or parents to access a math application approved by the district or
access to a third-party
partner providing yearbook or student photography services). This content can
also be added by
ONERoom according to user need and benefit (for instance, teachers could
access directly access
resource sharing applications provided by an external affiliate/ ONERoom
partner).
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: A component that is customized according to organization
and
market sector. For instance, within education career development would be
visible only on the
teacher, administrator and district interfaces and would highlight
professional development
opportunities. It would not appear on the parent, student or external
affiliate interfaces.
FUNDRAISING/CONTESTS/AUCTIONS: Ability for organizations or users (according
to
permissions) to create fundraising, contest and auction/bidding initiatives.
EMERGENCY VOICE/DATA/EVENT RECORDING: A component feature of the invention is
the
ability to record events which can be activated by users (according to
organizational permission)
in the event of minor/major incident. The component is designed to allow for
differing levels of
reporting and access according to user group permission and incident level.
The initial level (L1)
allows for emergency notification within the organization and directly with
permissioned users.
The secondary level (L2) allows for notification to permissioned user groups
within the wider
platform ecosystem. The third level (L3) allows for lockdown capability and
notification to
external affiliates (e.g. emergency services).
HELPLINES: Information content will vary according to organizations and their
affiliations. Examples of user access to helplines range from cancer support,
child/parent crisis
line, financial support or access to government related support services.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: A component that is customized according to organization
and
market sector. For instance, within a retail organization, this component
would feature on the
interface of the corporate HQ (allowing permitted user group to post
opportunities) and on the
retail shop (current staff) interface and on the customer and influencer
interfaces, enabling
brands to more easily draw new staff members from their consumer fanbase.
MARKETPLACE: The ability to locate, hire and commercially transact with other
users
around items being sold or searched for. This function can incorporate
Artificial intelligence
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(AI) matching technology, social communication, chat tools, filters and
specialized options such
as 'like' options.
ONLINE LEARNING PORTAL: A customized component according to organization and
user
type. This feature allows organizations to manage and distribute relevant
information and
training materials to specific user groups. MOOC - mobile online
courses/flipped classrooms.
PERFORMANCE REPORTS/GRADE CARDS: A customized component for educational
institutions with data drawn from existing databases and information systems
implemented by
the organization. For smaller educational institutions, this component enables
organizations to
track grades within the platform.
TRANSPORT: A component that is customized according to organization and market
sector. This component enables organizations to provider user groups with the
transport
information according to their needs and organization provision. For instance,
in an educational
context, the component would enable parents to view the school bus
timetable/route, request
schedule changes or communicate with the bus driver about an issue or for a
teacher to book a
school minibus for a club excursion. At a corporate context, it would allow
users to access
information about company shuttles. It also enables users to directly access
the services of
affiliate partners (e.g. taxi providers).
TOKEN ECONOMY/LOYALTY POINTS: A customized component according to the need and
desire of an organization to implement a loyalty/points or token system. This
can be structured
in accordance with Figure No. 5 or can be designed according to the specific
organizational/community needs.
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