IP-Enabled Information Delivery for Mobile Caller ID
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for delivering wireless calling information, including caller names, to mobile devices, as the popularity of mobile devices increases, and existing systems do not effectively provide this service beyond traditional wired telephone networks.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for IP-enabled information delivery that uses an Internet protocol-enabled device to receive and display calling party information by querying a database via an Internet protocol connection, determining if the subscriber is paying, and optionally downloading software to retrieve and display caller ID and name information, along with additional details like alerts, promotions, and situational updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wired telephone network systems are used to deliver calling information, then calling information can be delivered reliably, but the service cannot be effectively provided to mobile devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an IP network as an intermediary between the traditional telephone network and mobile devices. The system receives calling information from the telephone network, translates it into IP-compatible formats, and delivers it through IP networks to mobile devices. This intermediary approach enables mobile device compatibility while maintaining the reliability of the original telephone network infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If software is downloaded to retrieve calling information, then information delivery can be enabled on mobile devices, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal information delivery system that works across multiple device types (wired phones, mobile devices, IP-enabled devices) through a common IP network interface. The system performs multiple functions: receiving ANI from telephone networks, querying CNAM databases, translating information formats, and delivering to various devices without requiring device-specific software installations.
3Ease of operation
If ANI blocking is allowed like Caller ID, then user privacy is protected, but ANI cannot be blocked which limits user control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic information delivery system where the calling information delivery can be controlled and modified in real-time. The system allows for conditional delivery of ANI and CNAM information based on user preferences, call type, and other parameters, providing flexible user control while maintaining adaptability across different scenarios.
Data Source
AI summary
A method, system, and computer readable medium comprising instructions for providing Internet protocol enabled information delivery are provided. Information from a calling party is received at an Internet protocol enabled device. A lookup of information relating to the calling party is performed in a database via an Internet protocol connection. A message is received from the database comprising information relating to the calling party.