Location-Based Ad Hoc Group Creation for Messaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for creating ad-hoc groups for messaging require manual assembly of contact identifiers, which is time-consuming and inefficient, especially in event or location-based scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for location-based ad-hoc group messaging that detects proximate subscribers and creates a group using contact information, enabling automatic formation and communication among participants, using a group manager apparatus that operates over a carrier network to facilitate IP-enhanced communications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual assembly of contact identifiers is used to create ad-hoc groups, then group creation can be completed, but it requires significant time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs group creation by detecting proximate subscribers and assembling their contact identifiers without requiring manual intervention. The group manager apparatus autonomously identifies contacts within proximity and creates the ad-hoc group, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring user assembly of contact information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-assembles contact identifiers by detecting proximate subscribers before the user initiates messaging. The group manager apparatus proactively identifies and collects contact information of nearby subscribers, preparing the group structure in advance so that when a user wants to message, the group is already formed and ready for immediate use.
2Ease of operation
If manual group assembly is required, then contact accuracy can be ensured, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The group manager apparatus automatically detects proximate subscribers and assembles their contact identifiers without requiring user intervention in the complex process of contact selection and group formation. The system handles the complexity of identifying and organizing contacts autonomously, presenting a simple interface to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The group manager apparatus acts as an intermediary between the user's messaging intent and the contact management system. It mediates the complex process of contact identification and group assembly by automatically detecting proximate subscribers and preparing the contact list, shielding the user from the complexity while ensuring accurate contact selection.
3Productivity
If automatic detection of proximate subscribers is implemented, then group formation becomes efficient, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The group manager apparatus serves as an intermediary layer that handles the complexity of automatic detection and group formation. It receives proximity detection data, automatically assembles contact identifiers of proximate subscribers, and manages group creation without exposing this complexity to the user. The intermediary absorbs the system complexity while delivering simple, efficient group formation to the end user.
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AI summary
Methods and apparatuses for ad-hoc group messaging are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods for ad-hoc group messaging may include detecting two or more subscribers proximate a common location, creating an ad-hoc group including contact information of the two or more subscribers proximate the common location, and transmitting information associated with the ad-hoc group to a device of each of the two or more subscribers associated with the ad-hoc group.