Automated Line Selection Module for Communication Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication devices lack convenient mechanisms for selecting alternate lines during calls, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors in line selection.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that utilize a line selection module to automatically select the appropriate line for a call based on stored line selection information, integrating with the communication device's input and display modules to facilitate seamless line switching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual line selection through menu is used, then line selection flexibility is provided, but operation time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveline selection flexibilityVSAvoidoperation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-configures line selection information in the address book associated with contact entries. When a user initiates a call, the system automatically retrieves the pre-stored line information and selects the appropriate line without requiring manual menu navigation, thus resolving the contradiction between flexibility and operation time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual line selection through menu is used, then line selection flexibility is provided, but error risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveline selection flexibilityVSAvoidline selection accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically selecting the appropriate line based on pre-configured address book information. The line selection module autonomously retrieves and applies the correct line without user intervention, eliminating manual selection errors and improving reliability while maintaining flexibility through automated contact-based selection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Loss of time

If automated line selection is implemented, then operation time is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation timeVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The line selection module is integrated into the existing communication device architecture, serving multiple functions: automatic line selection, contact-based routing, and configuration management. This multi-functionality reduces operation time while managing complexity by consolidating line selection logic within the existing device framework rather than adding separate complex subsystems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9247038B2Method and apparatus for line selection in a communication

Publication Date: 2016.01.26 MALIKIE INNOVATIONS LTD

AI summary

The present invention includes embodiments of an apparatus and method for selecting a line from two or more lines on a communication device. The communication device comprises a display module, an input module, a line selection module, and a communication module for making a call over a network to a target recipient. The method comprises the steps of storing line selection information; monitoring the input module for initiation of a call to the target recipient; upon detecting the initiation of the call, selecting a line from the at least two lines in the line selection module, the selected line is dependent on said line selection information; and making the call to the target recipient on the selected line.