Instant Communication Room for Stranger Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication methods limit audio/video calls to predetermined counterparts, restricting communication with strangers and hindering efficient social interactions.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for instant communication that allows users to log into an interface, display online users, select an object to follow, and automatically set up an instant communication room for text chat, audio/video calls, enabling communication with strangers without the need for a request.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a user initiates an audio/video call request to a determined counterpart, then the audio/video call connection can be established, but communication with strangers is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into public domain (instant communication rooms visible to all) and private domain (one-on-one calls). Users can first interact in public rooms with strangers without complex operations, then move to private calls when appropriate. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by providing flexible communication paths while maintaining simple operations through automated room matching.
Solution Approach 2:
Instant communication rooms serve as an intermediary platform between strangers. Instead of directly calling strangers (complex operation), users enter public rooms where automated matching systems facilitate interactions. The room acts as a mediator that simplifies the process of communicating with unknown counterparts while maintaining system versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a user selects an object to follow from on-line users and enters the instant communication room, then communication with strangers is facilitated, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The instant communication room serves multiple functions: it acts as a public space for browsing online users, a matching platform for automated pairing, and a communication environment for text/audio/video interactions. This multi-functionality provides versatile communication options while consolidating complexity into a single unified platform rather than multiple separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides automated matching services within instant communication rooms. When users select objects to follow, the system automatically matches them with compatible strangers and facilitates room entry without requiring complex manual configuration. This self-service approach enhances communication flexibility while minimizing the complexity users must manage.
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AI summary
A method and device are described for implementing instant communication. Information indicating that a first user is logged into an instant communication interface is obtained. On-line users are displayed to the first user in response to the login of the first user. A first user selects an object to follow from the on-line users and, information about the selected object to follow is received in response to the first user selecting the object to follow from the on-line users. The first user may be set into a first instant communication room in which the selected object to follow resides, for performing instant communication. The device includes: an obtaining module, a displaying module and a processing module. In this manner communication between strangers is facilitated and the efficiency of making friends is enhanced.