Messaging Service Adaptation with Sender Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current messaging service systems do not inform the sender or recipient when multimedia messages are adapted for delivery to devices with incompatible capabilities, leading to potential loss of critical information during message transmission.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that modifies original multimedia messages based on recipient device capabilities, while providing a notification to the sender and an option to send the original message to an alternate recipient capable of handling it, ensuring that both sender and recipient are aware of any adaptations made.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the MMSC adapts the message to be compatible with the second device, then the message can be successfully delivered and displayed on the second device, but the original content information is lost and neither user is informed of the adaptation
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the message delivery into two separate delivery paths: an adapted message delivered to the second device for compatibility, and the original message delivered to an alternate recipient (such as the first user or another capable device). This segmentation ensures that both compatibility and original information preservation are achieved simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The MMSC acts as an intermediary that not only adapts messages but also identifies and forwards original messages to appropriate alternate recipients. The system introduces a notification mechanism that mediates between the adaptation process and user awareness, ensuring users are informed about the adaptation that occurred.
2Reliability
If the MMSC adapts the message for delivery to the second device, then the message can be received on the second device, but the sender is not informed that the message content was altered
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the MMSC notifies the first user (sender) when a message has been adapted. This feedback loop ensures that the sender is informed about the adaptation, allowing them to understand that the message content was altered for compatibility reasons while still being delivered successfully to the second device.
3Device complexity
If the original message is sent only to the second device, then the message delivery is simplified, but the second device may not be capable of handling the original message format
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides universal message delivery by offering multiple delivery paths: the adapted message path for devices with limited capabilities and the original message path for devices that can handle the full format. This multi-functionality ensures that the message delivery system can accommodate various device types and capabilities without requiring complex device-specific processing logic at the sending end.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for handling messaging service message adaptation. An original message is received from an originating communication device, the original message based on a wireless communication message protocol, the original message being of a first message type. The original message is modified according to preferences of a message recipient communication device to generate a second message of a second message type. The second message is sent to the message recipient communication device. The original message is sent to an alternate message recipient based on the original message being modified.