Adaptive Message Send Delay Based on Recipient Count
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing email systems lack the ability to automatically adjust the time period for recalling a sent message based on real-time user-centric considerations, such as message complexity and recipient number, without the user explicitly specifying the delay time.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that automatically adjusts the time period for delaying a message's send based on user-centric considerations, such as message complexity, recipient number, and user profile, without the user explicitly specifying the time, using a processor to execute program instructions that display the message and receive a selection to send, then delay the message for the adjusted period before sending it.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed time period is used for delaying message send, then the system is simple to implement, but it cannot adapt to different message characteristics and user needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the time period adjustable and adaptive rather than fixed. The system dynamically determines the delay period based on message characteristics (length, complexity), recipient information (number of recipients, importance), and user profile data, allowing the parameter to change according to actual conditions rather than remaining static.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of time period based on multiple factors including message characteristics (length, complexity), recipient information (number of recipients, importance level), and user profile data. This parameter change approach allows the system to adapt the delay period to different scenarios without requiring a completely new system design.
2Extent of automation
If the time period is explicitly specified by the user, then the user has control over the delay, but the system cannot automatically adjust based on user-centric considerations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining the appropriate delay period based on analysis of message characteristics, recipient information, and user profile data. This eliminates the need for users to manually configure the time period while still providing personalized adjustment based on their specific situation and needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback mechanisms by analyzing user behavior patterns, message characteristics, and recipient information to automatically adjust the delay period. The system learns from user interactions and adapts the time parameter accordingly, providing intelligent automation without requiring explicit user input for each decision.
3Reliability
If a longer time period is used for delaying message send, then the ability to recall messages is improved, but the time the message is delayed is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the time period parameter dynamically based on the specific situation. For important messages with multiple recipients or complex content, the system automatically selects longer delay periods to improve recall capability. For simpler messages, it uses shorter periods, thereby optimizing the balance between reliability and time loss for each individual case.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the time period adjustable and adaptive rather than fixed. The system dynamically determines the delay period based on message characteristics (length, complexity), recipient information (number of recipients, importance), and user profile data, allowing the parameter to change according to actual conditions rather than remaining static.
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AI summary
A computer-based communications system is provided. In aspects of the invention, the computer-based communications system is configured to adjust a time period for delaying a message from being sent by a user. A message is drafted by a user to be sent to a recipient. A selection is received for send the message to the recipient. A time period is adjusted for sending the message to the recipient based on user-centric considerations where the time period for delaying sending the message is not explicitly specified by the user. The message is delayed being sent for the time period. After the time period, the message is sent to the recipient.