System and method for collecting real-world data in fulfillment of observation campaign opportunities

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for observing and collecting real-world data about conditions, standards, guidelines, rules and restrictions established by a coordinator of an observation campaign. One embodiment may include a user-based mobile computing device (e.g., a smart phone) configured to execute an observation application to coordinate observing and collecting of real-world data. Further, the mobile computing device may include a communication module configured to send collected real-world data to an observation server computer. Upon verification of the collected real-world data, the observation platform may coordinate compensation to a user of the mobile computing device in exchange for the successful observation and collection of the requested real-world data. Additional observation opportunities may be triggered for observers in response to a successful fulfillment of an opportunity.

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         21 . A computer-based method, comprising:
 receiving a first electronic communication as a push notification corresponding to an opportunity to observe real-world data about a condition at a business location, the first electronic communication sent to a mobile computing device of a user executing a real-world observance opportunity application, the electronic communication sent from a server computer executing a real-world observance opportunity platform, the opportunity related to an observation campaign administered by the real-world observance opportunity platform, wherein receiving the electronic communication corresponding to the opportunity is based upon proximity of the mobile computing device to a location associated with the opportunity;   indicating acceptance of the opportunity by sending an acceptance communication from the mobile computing device to the server computer;   collecting real-world data corresponding to the opportunity through activity directed by the user of a mobile computing device, the collected real-world data comprising audio visual data about the condition and meta data about the location of the business;   sending the collected real-world data to the server computer from the mobile computing device;   analyzing the collected real-world data to metrics stored with the observation campaign and determining that the collected real-world data satisfies a first metric based upon the audio visual data and determining that the collected real world data satisfies a second metric based upon meta data about the location; and   receiving a second electronic communication as a push notification at the mobile computing device if the collected real-world data satisfies the first and second metrics, the second electronic communication comprising details of compensation to the user for fulfilling the opportunity.   
     
     
         22 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , further comprising receiving the first electronic communication corresponding to the opportunity based upon a rating of the user of the mobile computing device. 
     
     
         23 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , further comprising receiving the first electronic communication corresponding to the opportunity based upon a prevalence of the mobile computing device being located at a location associated with the opportunity. 
     
     
         24 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the condition comprises a cleanliness of a bathroom. 
     
     
         25 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the condition comprises a cleanliness of a display for products associated with the observation opportunity. 
     
     
         26 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the condition comprises an in-store location of a display for products associated with the observation opportunity. 
     
     
         27 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the collected real-world data is at least one of the group comprised of: a sound-pressure level, a barometric pressure level, and a temperature level. 
     
     
         28 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the condition comprises a sound-pressure level of a venue. 
     
     
         29 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the condition comprises a temperature of a venue. 
     
     
         30 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the condition comprises a barometric pressure of a venue. 
     
     
         31 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the compensation further comprises coordination of a third-party service to provide financial compensation to the user. 
     
     
         32 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , wherein the compensation further comprises non-financial compensation to the user. 
     
     
         33 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , further comprising receiving a fourth electronic communication indicating an availability of a second opportunity in response to successfully fulfilling the opportunity corresponding to the first electronic communication. 
     
     
         34 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , further comprising:
 sending a fourth electronic communication to the observation platform corresponding to an acceptance of an opportunity; and   receiving a fifth electronic communication from the observation platform with an indication that the opportunity is exclusively locked out from other observers.   
     
     
         35 . The computer-based method of  claim 21 , further comprising incrementing a reputation score associated with the observer in response to successfully fulfilling the opportunity. 
     
     
         36 . A mobile-computing device, comprising:
 a processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions;   a display coupled to the processor and configured to display a graphical user interface in response to the executing of the computer-executable instructions;   a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data in response to the executing of the computer-executable instructions; and   a communication module coupled to the processor and configured to send and receive electronic communications regarding opportunities to observer real-world data;   wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed, cause:
 receiving a first electronic communication as a push notification corresponding to an opportunity to observe real-world data about a condition at a business location, the first electronic communication sent to a mobile computing device of a user executing a real-world observance opportunity application, the electronic communication sent from a server computer executing a real-world observance opportunity platform, the opportunity related to an observation campaign administered by the real-world observance opportunity platform, wherein receiving the electronic communication corresponding to the opportunity is based upon proximity of the mobile computing device to a location associated with the opportunity; 
 indicating acceptance of the opportunity by sending an acceptance communication from the mobile computing device to the server computer; 
 collecting real-world data corresponding to the opportunity through activity directed by the user of a mobile computing device, the collected real-world data comprising audio visual data about the condition and meta data about the location of the business; 
 sending the collected real-world data to the server computer from the mobile computing device; 
 analyzing the collected real-world data to metrics stored with the observation campaign and determining that the collected real-world data satisfies a first metric based upon the audio visual data and determining that the collected real world data satisfies a second metric based upon meta data about the location; and 
 receiving a second electronic communication as a push notification at the mobile computing device if the collected real-world data satisfies the first and second metrics, the second electronic communication comprising details of compensation to the user for fulfilling the opportunity. 
   
     
     
         37 . The computing system of  claim 36 , wherein the collected real-world data comprises a digital image of the condition. 
     
     
         38 . The computing system of  claim 36 , wherein the collected real-world data comprises a temperature of the location of the opportunity. 
     
     
         39 . The computing system of  claim 36 , wherein the collected real-world data comprises a pressure of the location of the opportunity. 
     
     
         40 . The computing system of  claim 36 , wherein the mobile computing device comprises one of the group comprised of: a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, and handheld computer, a wearable computing device, and an augmented reality device.