Internet Calling Server for Simultaneous Failure Candidate Mobilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for calling failure handling candidates are limited, as they require a separate line for each person and are inefficient in handling multiple candidates simultaneously, especially in large-scale disasters.

Innovation Solution

A calling support system that uses a server and client architecture over the Internet to simultaneously call multiple failure handling candidates based on priority, allowing for rapid mobilization of experts during emergencies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a public telephone network is used to call failure handling candidates, then the calling function is simple and reliable, but only one person can be called at a time requiring multiple lines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of candidates that can be called simultaneouslyVSAvoidnumber of telephone lines required
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple calling functions into a single IP telephone line by using VoIP technology. The server can call multiple candidates simultaneously through the internet, merging what would traditionally require multiple separate telephone lines into one unified communication channel, thus increasing productivity while reducing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical telephone network with an IP-based communication system. By substituting the physical telephone infrastructure with internet protocol-based voice transmission, the system enables multiple simultaneous calls through a single logical line, resolving the contradiction between calling capacity and line requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If multiple telephone lines are provided to call multiple candidates simultaneously, then multiple candidates can be contacted at once, but the system becomes complex and costly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of mobilizing expertsVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal calling system where a single IP telephone line can perform multiple calling functions simultaneously. The server manages multiple call connections through one unified interface, allowing the system to contact multiple candidates in parallel without requiring separate dedicated lines for each, thus improving productivity while maintaining system simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional telephone networks are used, then the calling system is stable, but it cannot efficiently handle large-scale disasters requiring many experts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to handle large-scale incidentsVSAvoidefficiency of expert mobilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a dynamic calling system that can adapt to varying scales of incidents. The server can dynamically manage multiple simultaneous calls through the internet, allowing the system to efficiently mobilize a large number of experts for major disasters while maintaining the ability to handle smaller incidents with fewer candidates, thus improving both adaptability and productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3968166B1Method, server, client, and program for assisting call
Publication Date: 2024.09.04 INTERNET INITIATIVE JAPAN INC
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AI summary

A method for determining candidates for a person who is to handle a failure upon occurrence of a failure as call-target persons and calling the call-target persons via the Internet is provided. The method is a method which is to be executed by a server, for supporting calling of call-target persons within a list in which candidates for a person who is to handle a failure are defined as call-target persons, upon occurrence of a failure, and includes a step of calling a client of a call-target person selected from the list via the Internet, and a step of receiving a response result indicating a result of operation in response to the calling from the client of the selected call-target person.