Call Notification Routing for Active Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication devices lack an efficient method to determine the activity and capability of multiple devices associated with a user, leading to ineffective call notifications and management across different devices.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method utilizing a processor and communication interface to receive calls, determine the activity and capability of secondary devices, and transmit notifications, allowing for seamless call transfer and management between active and capable devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If call notifications are sent to all associated devices, then call management coverage is improved, but device complexity and notification management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary determination of device activity status and capability before sending notifications. The server checks whether associated devices are active and capable of handling calls prior to notification, preventing unnecessary notifications from being sent to inactive or incapable devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where devices report their activity status and capability to the server. The server uses this feedback information to intelligently determine which devices should receive call notifications, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to current device states.
2Measurement precision
If activity determination is performed for all associated devices, then call notification accuracy is improved, but system resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and uses only the necessary activity determination information from associated devices. Rather than comprehensive device monitoring, the system specifically extracts activity status and call handling capability information needed for notification decisions, reducing unnecessary resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter being monitored from comprehensive device state to specific activity status and capability parameters. By focusing on these critical parameters rather than all device parameters, the system achieves accurate notification determination with reduced resource usage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If call transfer options are provided to active devices, then user flexibility is improved, but call handling time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides call transfer options to only those devices that are determined to be active and capable, rather than providing options to all associated devices. This partial action approach maintains user flexibility for relevant devices while avoiding unnecessary time consumption from processing options for inactive devices.
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AI summary
An apparatus, system and method for call notifications to active communication devices are provided. At an apparatus comprising a processor and a communication interface, a call for a first device is received via the communication interface. When is determined that a second device is active, a notification of the call is transmitted to the second device.