Unknown Phone Number Display on iOS Calling Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
iOS mobile phone devices face issues in displaying information for unknown incoming/outgoing phone numbers without disrupting the call function, as existing solutions require jailbreaking to avoid blocking user operations.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that monitor incoming/outgoing call events, acquire unknown phone numbers, search for relevant information in a number-relevant database, and generate contact information to be added to the address book, allowing seamless display on the calling interface without interfering with call functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a system mode dialog box is popped up to display information about unknown incoming/outgoing phone numbers, then the information display requirement is met, but the call function operation is blocked and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism by integrating the information display function directly into the existing calling interface through backend processing. Instead of using a modal dialog that blocks interaction, the system processes unknown number information through an intermediary layer (the address book database and calling interface integration) that allows both information display and continuous call operations without conflict.
2Ease of operation
If jailbreaking is performed to display information without blocking call function, then call operation is maintained, but device security and system stability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service solution within the official iOS framework that allows the device to display unknown number information without requiring external modifications or jailbreaking. The system serves itself by utilizing built-in components (address book database, calling interface, event monitoring mechanisms) to achieve the desired functionality while maintaining system integrity and stability.
3Ease of operation
If no information is displayed for unknown numbers to avoid blocking operations, then call function remains uninterrupted, but information display capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the information display function with the existing calling interface by integrating unknown number information directly into the call screen. This combination allows the information to be displayed as part of the normal calling workflow without requiring separate modal dialogs or interrupting the call operation, thus achieving both information visibility and operational continuity.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a device for displaying information relevant to an unknown incoming/outgoing phone number, comprising one or more non-transitory computer readable medium configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one processor to execute the instructions to cause: monitoring an incoming/outgoing call event in an IOS system and acquiring an unknown incoming/outgoing phone number, wherein the unknown incoming/outgoing phone number is a number not existing in an address book database of the IOS system, searching for relevant information about the incoming/outgoing phone number in a number-relevant information database and generating contact information according to the found information relevant to the number, and adding the generated contact information into the address book database, so that the information relevant to the unknown incoming/outgoing phone number is displayed on an incoming/outgoing calling interface. Related methods are also disclosed.