Customized vCard System for Recipient-Specific Data Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vCard systems lack the ability to provide customized information to specific groups or individuals, leading to inappropriate or irrelevant data being shared with recipients, and do not efficiently update or manage shared attributes between users.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for creating customized vCards that allow users to define different groups and tailor information for each, using near field communication or networks to share unique vCards, with the option to update information automatically based on user or recipient changes, and utilizing social network data to determine shared attributes and interests.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single standardized vCard is used for all recipients, then the system is simple to manage, but the information becomes irrelevant or inappropriate for specific groups or individuals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments vCard information into multiple groups (e.g., personal, business, social media) that can be selectively combined. Each group represents a distinct category of contact information that can be independently managed and customized for different recipient types, resolving the contradiction between customization and manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides a universal vCard framework that can serve multiple functions by dynamically combining different information groups based on recipient classification. A single vCard system handles diverse customization needs through configurable group combinations, maintaining simplicity while achieving adaptability.
2Reliability
If vCard information is manually updated for each recipient, then information accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary organization of contact information into predefined groups during initial setup. This advance structuring enables automatic retrieval and combination of appropriate information groups when vCards are exchanged, eliminating the need for manual updates while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects and updates vCard information based on changes in social media profiles or contact database entries. This feedback mechanism ensures information accuracy by continuously syncing with source data without requiring manual intervention.
3Loss of information
If all vCard information is shared with every recipient, then completeness is achieved, but privacy and relevance are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different information groups to different recipient categories. Each recipient receives a customized combination of information groups appropriate to their relationship with the contact, ensuring both completeness of relevant information and protection of private information through selective disclosure.
4Measurement precision
If vCard exchange requires manual configuration for each contact, then precision is maintained, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically classifies recipients into appropriate groups based on their contact information and interaction history, eliminating the need for manual configuration. This self-service classification maintains precision by using objective criteria while dramatically improving productivity through automation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables personalized communication of relevant information to specific groups or individuals, allowing for real-time updates and management of shared attributes, enhancing user interaction and relevance of data exchanged.
Implementation Method 1
communicated via near field communication (NFC). For example, a vCard stored on a cellular telephone of one person can be communicated to a cellular telephone of another person
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems provide customized electronic cards, such as customized vCards. Each vCard can be customized, such as with respect to a particular recipient. Thus, desired specific information can be provided to the recipient and not provided to anyone else who receives a vCard from a user. In this manner, a unique communication between the user and the recipient can be defined. Different vCards, each containing some common information and some unique information, can be communicated to different recipients.