Decentralized Messaging System for Group Communication Versatility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current multi-user broadcast messaging systems are limited by one-way multiplexed transmission, lack of real-time functionality, and single hierarchical structures, misleading users into thinking they are interacting with a real-time service, and fail to provide transparent and secure communication between groups.

Innovation Solution

A two-way multiplexed message transmission system enabling one-to-many, one-to-one, and threaded conversations from decentralized origins, with a network platform providing clear point-to-point communication, immediate failure identification, and transparent notification based on user preferences, ensuring message delivery and archiving for safety and security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single centralized transmission origin point is used for one-way multiplexed messaging, then system simplicity is maintained, but communication versatility and real-time interaction capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication versatilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the centralized transmission model into multiple decentralized transmission origin points, allowing different users and groups to send messages independently. This segmentation enables versatile communication patterns (one-to-many, one-to-one, many-to-many) while maintaining relative system simplicity through modular architecture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The messaging system is designed with universal functionality to support multiple communication modes (one-to-many broadcast, one-to-one direct messaging, many-to-many group conversations) within a single platform, enhancing adaptability without requiring separate systems for each communication type

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If traditional one-way message dissemination hierarchy is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but real-time interaction and user engagement are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemessage distribution efficiencyVSAvoiduser interaction capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that allow recipients to respond to messages, creating a two-way communication flow. Users can reply to broadcasts, engage in threaded conversations, and receive acknowledgments, transforming traditional one-way dissemination into interactive communication while maintaining efficient message distribution

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The messaging system transitions from static one-way hierarchy to dynamic multi-directional communication where message flow can adapt based on user actions. The system dynamically adjusts communication patterns based on real-time user interactions, enabling both efficient broadcast and engaged conversation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If confidential communications channel is implemented, then user privacy is protected, but transparency and safety review capability are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication securityVSAvoidtransparency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different quality characteristics to different aspects of communication: encryption and authentication are applied locally to protect user identities and message integrity, while message content and metadata remain transparent and reviewable by authorized parties for safety purposes, achieving both security and transparency in appropriate contexts

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

4Quantity of substance

If messages are deleted after delivery, then storage space is conserved, but auditability and traceability are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidmessage auditability

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates copies of messages for archival purposes while allowing the original communication channel to function with limited storage. Message copies are maintained in secure archives with controlled access, preserving auditability and traceability without compromising the operational efficiency and storage management of the active messaging system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS10447624B2Method for streamlining communications between groups of primary and secondary users, wherein communication capabilities between primary and secondary users are based on whether the user is a primary or secondary user

Publication Date: 2019.10.15 ISLAM QUAZI SHAMIM

AI summary

A method for method for streamlining communications between groups of users uses multiple user accounts and a remote server. Each user account is associated to a user PC device. Additionally, the method associates each user with a representative group. The user account is identified as a primary account or a secondary account. As a result, primary accounts are granted greater messaging permissions than secondary accounts. To that end, the secondary accounts are able to broadcast messages to all of the primary accounts that are associated to a representative group. The primary accounts on the other hand are able to selectively send messages to one or more individual secondary accounts. Moreover, the primary accounts are able to broadcast messages to the primary accounts that are associated to any of the representative groups.