Context Information Transmission During Voice Calls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to effectively convey the importance or context of incoming voice calls on mobile devices, making it difficult for users to discern urgent or critical calls until they are answered, and lack the capability to transmit multimedia information alongside voice calls.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows users to attach and transmit context information, such as photos, videos, or text-based content, during the establishment of a voice call, enabling the receiving device to display this information alongside the call notification, allowing users to make informed decisions about answering the call.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional voice call systems are used, then call establishment is simple and quick, but users cannot assess the importance or context of the call before answering
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by transmitting context information (such as caller identification, call purpose, or priority indicators) to the receiving device before the voice call is fully established. This allows the user to assess the call's importance in advance and make an informed decision about whether to answer, thereby reducing information loss without significantly complicating the call establishment process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If only text information is transmitted with voice calls, then the system remains simple, but the capability to convey important context is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements multi-functionality by enabling the transmission of various types of context information alongside voice calls, including but not limited to text messages, caller identification data, and priority indicators. This universal approach allows the same communication infrastructure to handle diverse information types, increasing adaptability while maintaining system simplicity through standardized protocols.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call.