eBoard Messaging System for Recipient Availability-Based Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional handwritten notes are ineffective for communicating constant changes in plans and schedules due to their inability to promptly reach individuals with multiple electronic devices and varying availability through different communication services.
Innovation Solution
A hardware and software facility, referred to as an 'eBoard', with a touchscreen interface that allows users to compose and deliver messages to recipients based on their availability and preferences, using icons to represent recipients and determining the best delivery method, timing, and device for message delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional handwritten notes are used to communicate messages, then the messages can be left in physical locations, but the messages cannot be delivered promptly to recipients with multiple electronic devices and varying availability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of handwritten physical notes with an electronic messaging system that automatically delivers messages to multiple devices. The system uses electronic communication infrastructure (email, instant messaging, mobile phones) to substitute the manual placement of physical notes, enabling prompt and reliable message delivery to recipients regardless of their location or device availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary messaging system that acts as a mediator between the sender and recipient. This system monitors recipient availability across multiple devices and communication services, intelligently selecting the appropriate delivery channel to ensure timely and reliable message delivery without requiring the sender to manually determine the best delivery method.
2Reliability
If messages are sent to multiple electronic devices and communication services, then the chances of reaching the recipient increase, but the complexity of coordinating communication increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service messaging system that automatically monitors recipient availability across multiple devices and communication services without requiring manual intervention from the sender. The system autonomously selects the appropriate delivery channel based on real-time availability information, reducing coordination complexity while maintaining high delivery reliability through intelligent automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the messaging system continuously monitors recipient availability status across multiple devices and communication services. This feedback information is used to dynamically adjust message delivery decisions, allowing the system to navigate complex multi-device coordination by responding to real-time availability signals from the recipient's various electronic devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users have multiple electronic devices and varying availability, then communication flexibility increases, but determining the best delivery method becomes increasingly challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the messaging system to automatically determine the best delivery method by monitoring recipient availability across multiple devices and communication services. This self-service capability eliminates the need for senders to manually evaluate complex availability information, maintaining communication flexibility through multiple delivery channels while simplifying the user experience through automated decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes changes in availability parameters (device status, communication service availability, recipient presence) to dynamically determine the optimal delivery method. By monitoring these parameters in real-time across multiple devices and services, the system adapts to varying communication conditions and automatically selects the most appropriate delivery channel, preserving flexibility while reducing operational complexity.
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AI summary
A messaging device facilitates delivery of messages to recipients based on availability and preferences associated with recipients. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient. The facility uses availability information—which reflects recipients' availability and willingness to communicate—and system- and recipient-defined preferences to determine the best method(s) of delivery for a message and other features of message delivery. Recipients' availability and preferences may be displayed to users on an interface. Users may make decisions regarding delivery method, timing, and other details of message delivery based on the displayed availability and preference information.