Mobile Caller ID Customization via Extraction and Universality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Caller ID modification systems are complex and require internet-based websites or special hardware, making it difficult for users to personalize caller ID information with nicknames, phrases, or inspirational thoughts on their mobile phones.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows users to modify Caller ID information on their mobile devices, using a storage means and a telecommunications provider module to transmit customized names or phrases instead of the actual phone number, with a filter to prevent inappropriate content, ensuring the customization is temporary and does not change the account name.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional Caller ID modification systems are used, then Caller ID information can be modified, but the system becomes complex requiring internet-based websites and special hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the Caller ID modification functionality from complex external systems (internet websites and special hardware) and integrates it directly into the mobile phone's existing interface. The mobile phone's menu system is enhanced to include Caller ID modification options, allowing users to access and change their Caller ID information through familiar device interfaces without requiring external specialized systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile phone is designed to perform multiple functions including serving as both the user interface for modification and the transmission device for Caller ID information. The single device handles display, input, and communication functions that previously required separate specialized hardware and internet infrastructure.
2Ease of operation
If simplified Caller ID modification is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but content control and appropriateness filtering become more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates automatic feedback mechanisms where the mobile phone checks the modified Caller ID information against stored inappropriate content lists before transmission. The device provides real-time feedback to users about whether their chosen text contains prohibited content, and automatically prevents transmission of inappropriate information without requiring complex manual review processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complete replacement of account name is allowed, then customization flexibility increases, but potential for confusion and misleading information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile phone system proactively prevents potential confusion by automatically checking proposed Caller ID modifications against databases of inappropriate or misleading content before the modification takes effect. The device blocks transmissions that could create confusion or mislead recipients, while still allowing broad customization within acceptable boundaries.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is generally directed toward a system for modifying caller identification (Caller ID) information by an outgoing caller on a mobile device. The system includes a storage means for storing Caller ID information prepared by a telecommunications provider, a telecommunications provider Caller ID module configured to transmit the Caller ID information to a receiving party, and a mobile device Caller ID module stored on the mobile device and configured to display the name associated with the Caller ID information on the mobile device. The mobile device Caller ID module is configured to customize the name by the outgoing caller and transmit the customized name to the telecommunications provider Caller ID module. The customized name is then transmitted in place of the telephone account name to the receiving party as part of the Caller ID information.