Event Notification System with Speech-Based Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face challenges in timely access to relevant information due to the vast number of media and information sources, often missing important content until after the event has occurred, leading to reduced value.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for notifying users of pre-defined events through speech-based messages on wireless communications devices, allowing users to request notifications, additional information, or actions upon event occurrence, leveraging decreased size and extended battery life of wireless devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If individuals manually monitor multiple media and information sources for relevant content, then they may access information when available, but it is very time consuming and they may miss important content until after the event has occurred
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining events of interest and setting up automated monitoring before the events occur. The notification system proactively monitors information sources and sends alerts when predefined events are detected, eliminating the need for manual monitoring and ensuring timely access to relevant information before it becomes obsolete.
2Reliability
If speech-based notification messages are played on wireless communications devices, then users receive timely alerts about events, but audio content playback may be interrupted or require volume adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts audio playback based on notification requirements. When a speech-based notification is delivered, the system temporarily suspends or reduces the volume of background audio content to ensure clear notification delivery. After the notification is complete, the system automatically restores the previous audio playback state, providing both reliable notification delivery and user convenience without manual intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods for notifying a user via a wireless communications device regarding the occurrence of an event are provided in which a request is received from a user for notification upon the occurrence of the event. At least one information source is monitored for the occurrence of the event. Once this monitoring indicates that the event has occurred, a notification message that the event has occurred is sent to the wireless communications device. Thereafter, a response is received from the wireless communications device. Related systems, devices and computer program products are also described.