A signal detection system can trigger virtual resource allocation based on detected signals. The signal detection system can detect network devices and perform a lookup to determine whether a UID of a respective network device is associated with a particular item. Such items may include individuals, locations, and various other items, such as virtual resources, in connection with a task-oriented application. As an example, virtual resources may be collected based on such detection events and utilized by a user during task-oriented operations, such as gameplay.