Instant Messaging Audio Connection Formation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional communication services that provide both instant messaging and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) require separate connections, leading to unnecessary resource consumption when only instant messaging is used, as the VoIP connection is maintained even if not utilized, resulting in significant costs for both service providers and users.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an instant messaging system that forms an audio connection on demand within an instant messaging session, using a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) proxy to initiate a voice over IP connection only when requested, thereby conserving resources by avoiding the need for pre-registration and maintaining connections until use is desired.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate connections are provided for instant messaging and Voice over IP, then both communication services can be supported, but hardware, software and network resources are needlessly consumed when only instant messaging is used
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines instant messaging and Voice over IP connections into a single unified connection framework. The system allows both text messaging and voice communication to share the same network connection and authentication session, eliminating the need for separate connection establishments and resource allocations for each service type.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is designed with multi-functionality to handle both instant messaging and Voice over IP protocols through a single connection interface. The unified connection supports multiple communication modes (text and voice) without requiring separate service-specific connections, making the system adaptable to different communication needs while conserving resources.
2Speed
If a Voice over IP connection is maintained open for potential use, then voice communication can be initiated quickly, but resources are consumed even when the connection is not utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system dynamically adapts its state based on actual communication needs. Rather than maintaining a persistent Voice over IP connection in standby mode, the system establishes connections on-demand when voice communication is actually initiated, allowing the connection state to transition between active and inactive based on real-time usage patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages connection establishment and teardown based on communication activity. When voice communication is needed, the connection is automatically established; when not needed, it is automatically released. This self-managing approach eliminates the need for pre-maintained connections while ensuring quick setup when required.
3Ease of operation
If two connections are created for each user logging on, then both instant messaging and Voice over IP are available, but significant costs are incurred for providers and users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the authentication and connection establishment processes for instant messaging and Voice over IP into a single unified operation. When a user logs on, one connection is established that provides access to both text messaging and voice communication services, halving the number of connections required compared to traditional separate connection approaches.
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AI summary
Instant messaging with audio connection formation is described. In an implementation, a method includes forming a communication to authenticate a client with a proxy during an instant messaging session and forming an invitation by the client for communication to the proxy that identifies another client, with which, to communicate via an audio connection. An acceptance is received from the other client via the proxy to form the audio connection.