Instant Messaging App Proximity Sensor Phone Call Trigger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of instant messaging software on communication devices face inconvenience when trying to make a phone call, as they need to exit the software to do so, disrupting their communication flow.
Innovation Solution
A communication device with integrated instant messaging software and a proximity sensor that generates a trigger signal when the user is nearby, allowing the device to automatically initiate a phone call to a contact within the IMS by analyzing communication content for phone numbers and searching the contact list, enabling seamless transitions from messaging to calling without exiting the software.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user exits the instant messaging software to make a phone call, then the phone call can be made, but the user experience is inconvenient and communication flow is disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the instant messaging function and phone calling function into a single integrated interface. The calling module is embedded within the instant messaging software, allowing users to initiate phone calls directly from the messaging interface without exiting the application. This integration eliminates the need to switch between different applications, thereby improving ease of operation and reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The instant messaging software is designed with multi-functionality, incorporating both messaging and phone calling capabilities. The calling module can be activated from within the messaging interface, and the sensor can detect proximity to automatically initiate calls. This universal design allows a single application to serve multiple communication purposes, eliminating the need to exit the software for phone calls.
2Productivity
If the instant messaging software remains open during phone call, then the communication flow is continuous, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the calling function as a separate module within the instant messaging software. The calling module operates independently but integrates with the messaging interface, allowing phone calls to be initiated without disrupting the messaging function. This segmentation maintains communication efficiency while managing system complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor acts as an intermediary between the user's physical presence and the calling function. When the sensor detects proximity, it triggers the calling module to automatically initiate a phone call to the contact currently being messaged. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the user interaction while maintaining continuous communication flow without requiring complex manual operations.
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AI summary
A communication device includes an instant messaging software (IMS) and a sensor. When an object nearby the sensor is detected, a trigger signal is generated by the sensor. When the IMS is activated to communicate with a target contact and the trigger signal is generated, communication content between a user of the communication device and the target contact within a predetermined time interval is analyzed to determine whether or not the communication content includes a phone number. If the communication content includes a phone number, a phone call between the communication device and the phone number is made.