Dynamic Information Routing via Credit-Based Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information sharing techniques are static and do not facilitate easy and quick requests for information, knowledge, and expertise via communication networks.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enable computing devices to receive requests for information, determine appropriate devices to send the request to based on analysis, communicate the request, receive responses, and adjust credit levels of users associated with the responding devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing information sharing techniques are used, then content can be shared and distributed, but the system is static and does not facilitate easy and quick requests for information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic information sharing system that transitions from static content distribution to dynamic request-response mechanisms. Users can send real-time requests for information, knowledge, and expertise, and the system dynamically routes these requests to appropriate responders based on current network conditions and user profiles, enabling easy and quick information access while maintaining adaptability to changing needs
2Quantity of substance
If more content is published and shared online, then information availability increases, but the complexity of finding and consuming relevant content increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that mediates between content publishers and users. This intermediary analyzes user requests, matches them with relevant content and expertise responders, and facilitates efficient information flow. The intermediary handles the complexity of filtering and routing through the large volume of available content, simplifying the user experience while maintaining high content availability
3Reliability
If a credit-based system is implemented to promote timely responses, then response quality improves, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism through a credit-based system that rewards timely and high-quality responses. Users receive credits for providing helpful information, and these credits are tracked and managed by the system. This feedback loop encourages responsive and reliable information sharing while the automated credit management handles the complexity of tracking and incentivizing quality responses
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for facilitating information and expertise distribution via a communication network. A method at a first computing device may include receiving a request for information from a second computing device, determining at least one third computing device based on an analysis of the request for information, communicating the request for information to the determined at least one third computing device, receiving a response corresponding to the request for information from the determined at least one third computing device, adjusting a credit level of a user associated with the determined at least one third computing device based on the received response, and communicating the response to the second computing device. The credit level of the user may indicate one or more credits earned by the user.