Mixed Media Call Manager Software Virtualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for transmitting mixed media data, such as voice and video, across telecommunications networks often require significant modification of the infrastructure, which is economically prohibitive and do not adequately address human factors like privacy and presentation in video/audio communication.
Innovation Solution
A method for setting up mixed media telecommunications calls that allows user selection of video types to be displayed during calls, enabling the transmission of live or pre-stored video between mobile stations using existing network infrastructures, with a videophone interface that addresses human factors through user control and negotiation protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hardware-based solutions are used to transmit mixed media data, then transmission quality is improved, but infrastructure modification cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses software-based virtual copies of telecommunication equipment (virtual switches, virtual terminal adapters) that replicate the functionality of hardware components without requiring physical infrastructure changes. This allows mixed media transmission capabilities to be implemented through software virtualization rather than expensive hardware modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the fundamental parameter of implementation from hardware-based to software-based, allowing the same telecommunication functions to be achieved through programmable logic and software routines rather than dedicated hardware circuits, thereby reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining transmission quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If user control features are added to address privacy and presentation issues, then user acceptance is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control mechanism where a single software-based call manager handles multiple functions including privacy control, presentation management, and call setup. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate complex subsystems into one integrated software component.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service capabilities through automated negotiation protocols that allow users to control privacy and presentation preferences without manual configuration. The call manager automatically negotiates video image types and privacy settings with remote parties, reducing the complexity of user interaction while maintaining high adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of transferring communication between communication channels of differing bandwidth comprises establishing data communications on a first channel having a first bandwidth, establishing data communications on a second channel in response to a trigger indicating changes in the data to be communicated, wherein the second channel has a bandwidth providing resources different from the first bandwidth of the first channel. The method further comprises responding to the discontinuation of an in-progress mixed-media call that transmits data using a first and second media by initiating a second call not supporting the second media.