Message Notification System Using Attribute-Based Alert Features
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current message notification systems do not effectively convey message attributes to users, limiting their ability to assess the importance of new messages and take appropriate actions.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that determine attributes of messages and generate notifications based on these attributes, allowing users to be informed of message characteristics through tailored notification features such as duration, volume, and frequency of alerts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional message notification systems are used, then users receive basic alerts for new messages, but users cannot effectively assess message importance or make informed decisions about when to review messages
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system segments message attributes into distinct categories (e.g., importance level, sender type, message content characteristics) and assigns different notification features to each segment. This allows the system to convey specific message attributes through tailored notifications without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by customizing notification features (such as ringtone type, vibration pattern, or display icon) based on specific message attributes. Each message receives a notification tailored to its particular characteristics, allowing users to quickly assess importance without increasing overall system complexity.
2Ease of operation
If message attributes are analyzed and tailored notifications are generated, then users can make informed decisions about message review timing, but the notification system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of message attributes upon message receipt, determining notification features in advance before user interaction. This preliminary action includes assessing message importance, identifying sender characteristics, and selecting appropriate notification types, thereby enabling users to make informed decisions without increasing perceived complexity during actual message review.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification system automatically analyzes message attributes and generates appropriate notifications without requiring user intervention or configuration. The system serves itself by autonomously determining which messages warrant urgent attention and which can be reviewed later, simplifying user interaction despite the underlying analytical complexity.
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AI summary
System, method, and device are disclosed for providing a notification of a new message. According to certain embodiments, a device may receive a message via at least one communication interface; determine an attribute associated with the message based on contents of the message; determine a notification feature based, at least in part, on the attribute; and generate a notification according to the notification feature.