Local Secret LoRa Network
✅ PROOF OF CONCEPT COMPLETE
🏗️ System Components Built:
- Database Schema (setup_lora_schema.php)
- LoRa access codes table with expiration
- User session tracking
- Network node management
- Private post flagging system
- User Interface (lora_access.php)
- Mobile-optimized code entry interface
- Real-time access status display
- Session countdown timers
- Integration with existing auth system
- Admin Panel (lora_admin.php)
- Code generation and management
- Session monitoring
- Network statistics
- Maintenance tools
- Stream Integration (modified index.php)
- LoRa access indicator in header
- Private post filtering
- Content access control
- Private post creation option
🎯 Key Features:
- 6-digit time-based access codes (changes every 30 minutes)
- 2-hour user access sessions per valid code
- Geographic access control via LoRa network presence
- One-time use codes (prevents sharing)
- Real-time session management
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Administrative oversight and control
💡 Innovation & IP Potential:
This represents a novel approach combining:
- LoRa mesh networking for distributed authentication
- Time-synchronized access codes for security
- Geographic-based social content access
- Offline-capable private social networks
Potential Trademarks:
- “LoRa-Gated Social Media”
- “Mesh Network Social Authentication”
- “Geographic Social Access Control”
🚀 Next Steps:
- Hardware Development: ESP32-based LoRa nodes
- Production Deployment: Real database integration
- Mobile App: Dedicated LoRa receiver companion
- IP Protection: File provisional patent applications
