Dynamic Call Indicator Selection in Wireless Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless devices are limited in their ability to dynamically change incoming call indicators for the same caller, often requiring users to manually reconfigure settings for each caller, restricting flexibility in notification methods.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows users to select incoming call indicators from a defined group, enabling different indicators to announce consecutive calls from the same caller through a processor-configured selection process, using memory to store and manage various notification types and associate them with callers or default settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single persistent incoming call indicator is assigned to a particular caller, then the device provides consistent notification for that caller, but the user cannot dynamically change the indicator without manual reconfiguration
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static indicator assignment to dynamic selection by implementing a pool of indicators that can be automatically selected based on various criteria. The processor randomly or systematically selects indicators from the pool for each incoming call, enabling dynamic variation without manual reconfiguration while maintaining system manageability through automated control logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-configuration by automatically managing indicator selection from the pool without requiring user intervention for each change. The processor autonomously selects indicators based on predetermined criteria (random selection, sequential rotation, or time-based rules), eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration while providing dynamic variety.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple incoming call indicators are stored on the device, then the user has more notification options, but the device requires more memory and configuration management
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a universal pool of indicators that can serve multiple callers and various notification scenarios. Instead of storing separate indicator sets for different purposes, a single shared pool provides diverse notification options for all incoming calls, maximizing the utility of stored indicators while minimizing total storage requirements through resource sharing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system varies notification parameters by selecting different indicators from the pool based on call characteristics, time of day, or random selection. This parameter variation provides diverse notification experiences without requiring proportional increases in storage, as the same pool of indicators is reused with different selection criteria applied dynamically.
3Ease of operation
If the device allows random selection of indicators from a pool, then the user experiences varied notifications for consecutive calls from the same caller, but the system requires more complex processing logic
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by tracking which indicators have been used and applying selection criteria that respond to previous selections. For example, sequential rotation remembers previously used indicators and cycles through the pool, while time-based selection adjusts choices based on when calls occur. This feedback-based automation provides sophisticated behavior through manageable processing logic.
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AI summary
A method and a system indicate to a wireless device user that an incoming call has been received by the wireless device. The user can, for example, configure the wireless device to “shuffle” or select a different incoming call indicator, such as a ring tone, from a defined group of incoming call indicators, with each call received.