Communication Interface Prompts for External Network Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication management techniques on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple key presses and wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing methods and interfaces that allow devices to initiate or prompt users to connect to non-terrestrial communication networks based on specific criteria, transition between operating modes, and confirm communication protocols, reducing the need for redundant user inputs and conserving power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing communication management techniques are used, then communications can be established, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically evaluating communication requests against stored criteria before user interaction. The computer system pre-assesses whether communications should be blocked or allowed based on recipient information, device status, and communication type, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through multiple confirmation screens during actual communication attempts.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically managing communication approvals and rejections through programmed criteria. The computer system independently evaluates incoming communication requests, compares them against stored criteria sets, and executes appropriate actions (block or allow) without requiring user intervention, thereby serving the communication management function autonomously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing communication management techniques are used, then communications can be managed, but device energy is wasted through redundant user inputs and interface operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system autonomously evaluates communication requests against stored criteria and automatically executes approval or blocking actions without user intervention. This self-service mechanism eliminates energy-wasting redundant user inputs and interface operations while maintaining comprehensive communication management capabilities across different communication types and devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the decision-making process from user interaction and embeds it within automated criteria evaluation. By removing the need for user confirmation steps and extracting communication management logic into programmable criteria sets, the system eliminates energy-consuming user interface operations while preserving adaptability.
3Productivity
If automated criteria-based communication management is implemented, then user time and energy are conserved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication management system is segmented into distinct criteria sets that can be independently created, stored, and evaluated. Each criteria set represents a modular unit that evaluates specific aspects of communication requests (recipient, device type, communication method), allowing the system to achieve high productivity through organized, manageable complexity rather than monolithic processing.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to managing communications. In some examples, a computer system prompts a user to confirm sending a communication based on a determination that the communication is being sent to an external device that is operating in a particular mode of operation.