Local Secret LoRa Network

✅ PROOF OF CONCEPT COMPLETE

🏗️ System Components Built:

  1. Database Schema (setup_lora_schema.php)
  • LoRa access codes table with expiration
  • User session tracking
  • Network node management
  • Private post flagging system
  1. User Interface (lora_access.php)
  • Mobile-optimized code entry interface
  • Real-time access status display
  • Session countdown timers
  • Integration with existing auth system
  1. Admin Panel (lora_admin.php)
  • Code generation and management
  • Session monitoring
  • Network statistics
  • Maintenance tools
  1. 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:

  1. Hardware Development: ESP32-based LoRa nodes
  2. Production Deployment: Real database integration
  3. Mobile App: Dedicated LoRa receiver companion
  4. IP Protection: File provisional patent applications