Distribution Indicators for Targeted Message Grouping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current social networking platforms lack an efficient method for users to send messages to specific groups within their network without manually selecting recipients, often requiring cumbersome processes or mouse clicks, especially on mobile devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of distribution indicators and rules that allow users to associate specific symbols with message segments, enabling targeted message distribution to selected groups by including these indicators within the message, which are processed by a distribution engine to ensure precise delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users manually select recipients for messages, then message delivery precision is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the recipient list into different groups (e.g., family, friends, colleagues) and assigns distribution indicators to each group. Users can then selectively apply indicators to message segments rather than manually selecting individual recipients, reducing operation complexity while maintaining delivery precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces distribution indicators as intermediary elements that mediate between the user and the recipient selection process. These indicators (such as @, +, -, or ~) serve as shorthand representations of recipient groups, allowing users to communicate distribution rules without manually selecting each recipient.
2Ease of operation
If distribution rules are simplified, then ease of operation is improved, but message delivery precision may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different distribution indicators to be applied to different segments of the same message. Each indicator can be attached to specific text portions, enabling fine-grained control over which parts of the message go to which groups, thus maintaining precision while simplifying the overall process.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring users to specify every single recipient, the patent allows partial action by using distribution indicators that represent groups of recipients. This partial specification approach maintains sufficient delivery precision while dramatically improving ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple distribution indicators are supported, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing distribution indicators that can be applied across different message types, groups, and platforms. The same indicator system works for text messages, social media posts, and notifications, reducing the need for separate complex systems for each use case while maintaining high adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A system, method and computer-readable medium for displaying a message over a network are disclosed. A distribution indicator is associated with a defined distribution rule for displaying messages over the network. A message includes the distribution indicator in the message. The message is displayed over the network according to the distribution rule indicated by the distribution indicator included in the message.