Client-Based Multicast Messaging for Dynamic Group Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current SMS technologies are limited to point-to-point message transmission, requiring users to recreate and send messages multiple times for multiple recipients, and server-based multicast solutions are inflexible and incompatible with different networks, making it inconvenient for dynamic group communications.

Innovation Solution

A client-based method for multicast message transmission that allows users to send messages to multiple recipients independently, using a messaging client to receive message content, delivery information, and transmission instructions, enabling simultaneous or sequential message delivery to multiple recipients without pre-defined groups.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If server-based multicast SMS solutions are used, then message distribution to multiple recipients is enabled, but the system becomes incompatible with networks managed by other providers and requires pre-defined static groups

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork compatibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the multicast functionality from the server-based system and implements it at the client device level. Each client device independently manages message distribution to multiple recipients, eliminating the need for complex server-based group management and proprietary network protocols. This extraction enables universal compatibility across different network providers while reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If pre-defined groups are used for multicast messaging, then message distribution is simplified, but the system cannot dynamically adapt to changing recipient lists

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemessage distribution convenienceVSAvoiddynamic group adaptation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic recipient list management at the client level. Instead of relying on static pre-defined groups, each client device can dynamically add, remove, or modify recipients in real-time. The client independently manages the recipient list, allowing dynamic adaptation to changing communication needs without requiring group reconfiguration or administrator intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If point-to-point SMS is used for multiple recipients, then network compatibility is maintained, but users must recreate and send messages multiple times

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork compatibilityVSAvoidmessage transmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple point-to-point message transmissions into a single client-based multicast operation. The client device consolidates recipient lists and message delivery into one coordinated process, transmitting the same message to multiple recipients simultaneously or sequentially without requiring separate message creation for each recipient. This merging maintains network compatibility while significantly reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Extent of automation

If server-based multicast is implemented, then centralized message distribution is achieved, but the system requires sophisticated group management infrastructure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecentralized distribution capabilityVSAvoidgroup management infrastructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service multicast functionality at the client device level. Each client device independently manages its own message distribution to specified recipients without requiring centralized server intervention or complex group management infrastructure. The client autonomously handles recipient list management, message formatting, and delivery coordination, eliminating the need for sophisticated centralized infrastructure while maintaining automated distribution capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS7646741B2Method for client-based multicast message transmission
Publication Date: 2010.01.12 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A messaging client and associated method for client-based multicast message transmission is provided. In one embodiment, the messaging client includes a message origination process with an input device, message buffer, recipient list, new message area, and multicast message transmission process. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) receiving a message content to be transmitted in a message, b) receiving delivery information for first and second recipients to whom the message is to be transmitted, c) receiving an instruction to begin the message transmission, d) transmitting the message from the client to the first recipient, and e) transmitting the message from the client to the second recipient. The messaging client and associated method relate to short message service (SMS), enhanced message service (EMS), multimedia message service (MMS), and other types of similar message services.