IP Warming Schema for Automated Volume Ramp-Up Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional IP warming processes are labor-intensive, prone to human error, lack scalability, and inefficient, leading to inconsistent performance and costly delays due to manual execution and inadequate software tools that fail to provide granular control over the IP warming process.

Innovation Solution

A schema-based approach with hierarchical levels (plan, phase, and run) and a rule-based decisioning module for automated IP warming, enabling dynamic management and optimization, and proactive response to emerging issues.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual IP warming processes are used with dedicated software tools, then IP warming can be performed, but the process becomes labor-intensive, prone to human error, and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveIP warming consistencyVSAvoidManual execution complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automated IP warming execution where the software autonomously performs email sending, volume management, and reputation tracking without requiring manual intervention for each operation. The automated agent independently manages the warming process based on pre-configured parameters and real-time feedback.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated software agent that uses algorithms and decision-making logic to manage IP warming. The system substitutes human operators with an intelligent automated system that can execute tasks consistently and scale without additional labor.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If manual IP warming execution is performed, then control over the process is possible, but scalability is limited and productivity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveIP warming speedVSAvoidProcess management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts email sending volumes and warming parameters based on real-time reputation metrics and service provider feedback. The automated agent can adapt the warming strategy mid-process, increasing or decreasing volumes dynamically rather than following rigid predetermined schedules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The automated IP warming system is designed to work across multiple service providers and IP addresses simultaneously. The same software agent can manage numerous warming processes in parallel, providing universal functionality that scales without requiring separate manual processes for each case.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If software tools are used for IP warming, then automation is achieved, but granular control over the process is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveProcess controlVSAvoidManual intervention level

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides granular control over specific aspects of IP warming such as domain-by-domain sending limits, recipient segmentation, and service provider-specific parameters. Users can configure detailed local preferences and constraints that the automated agent respects while executing the overall warming strategy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The automated system continuously monitors reputation metrics, delivery rates, and service provider responses, using this feedback to adjust its behavior. The system reports status and performance data back to users, enabling informed decision-making while maintaining automated execution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

4Reliability

If current IP warming methods are used, then service provider reputation can be established, but the process takes excessive time and causes costly delays

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveReputation scoreVSAvoidIP warming duration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary configuration and planning before actual IP warming begins. Users can pre-configure warming strategies, set parameters, and prepare email content in advance, so that when execution starts, the automated agent can immediately begin efficient warming without setup delays.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The automated system maintains continuous operation during the IP warming process, sending emails consistently according to the warming schedule without interruptions. The system monitors and adjusts continuously, ensuring uninterrupted progress toward the target reputation score, unlike manual processes that may pause or stall.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS20260025350A1Methods and systems for internet protocol (IP) warming

Publication Date: 2026.01.22 ADOBE INC

AI summary

Embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for Internet protocol (IP) warming. One method of generating content includes determining, via an audience orchestration module, an Internet protocol (IP) warming audience configured for an IP warming process; determining, via an IP warming module, an IP warming schema formed of a plan configured using a plan module, the IP warming plan comprising phases formed of a plurality of runs, wherein each run identifies a number of communications to transmit to at least one domain to the IP warming audience; and executing an IP warming process configured based on the IP warming schema for IP warming an IP address used to send communications. Other embodiments are described.