Dynamic Conference Bridge Transfer Between Communication Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conference call technologies rely on expensive dedicated components like switches or conference hubs, lacking flexibility and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that enables communication devices to dynamically select and transfer the role of a bridge for conference calls among themselves, using their processing capabilities, memory, and network bandwidth to optimize the call handling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If dedicated components like switches or conference hubs are used for conference call bridging, then call handling capability is ensured, but system cost increases and flexibility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecall handling capabilityVSAvoidsystem cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables communication devices to perform bridge functions autonomously without requiring dedicated conference hubs or switches. Each device can independently handle call bridging for conference calls, eliminating the need for specialized infrastructure and reducing system costs while maintaining call handling capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes communication devices multi-functional by enabling them to serve both as regular communication endpoints and as call bridges simultaneously. This universal capability allows any communication device in the network to perform bridging functions, replacing dedicated components and enhancing system flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If dedicated components like switches or conference hubs are used for conference call bridging, then call handling capability is ensured, but system flexibility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecall handling capabilityVSAvoidsystem flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic bridge selection and transfer mechanisms where communication devices can dynamically determine which device should serve as the bridge based on current network conditions, device capabilities, and call requirements. The bridge role can be transferred between devices during operation, providing adaptability and flexibility while ensuring continuous call handling capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables communication devices to autonomously perform bridge functions without requiring centralized control from dedicated conference hubs. Each device can independently manage its own bridging operations and coordinate with other devices, enhancing system flexibility and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If communication devices act as bridges using their processing capabilities, memory, and network bandwidth, then resource utilization is optimized and costs are reduced, but device resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresource utilization efficiencyVSAvoiddevice resource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically adjusts bridge selection based on varying device parameters such as processing capability, memory availability, and network bandwidth. Devices with higher resource availability are preferentially selected as bridges, optimizing overall resource utilization while preventing overloading individual devices and managing resource consumption effectively.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9210268B2System and method for transferring a call bridge between communication devices

Publication Date: 2015.12.08 DAMAKA INC

AI summary

An improved system and method are disclosed for conference bridging. In one example, the method enables a device engaged in a conference call as a participant to bridge the conference call and to transfer the bridge to another device engaged in the conference call as a participant.