Mobile Device Incoming Call Screen Location Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile devices do not effectively display the geographical location of an incoming call, making it difficult for users to determine whether to answer or ignore calls, especially when the area code is unknown or unfamiliar.
Innovation Solution
A method is implemented to identify the phone number associated with an incoming call, determine the geographic location, and display this information on the mobile device's incoming call screen, either by matching the phone number with a contact entry or by comparing the area code with a list of geographic area codes and locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the incoming call screen displays only basic caller information (name and telephone number), then the screen layout remains simple and easy to understand, but the user cannot determine the geographical location of the calling party
Solution Approach 1:
The incoming call screen is segmented into distinct functional zones: an upper half for displaying caller identification information and a lower half for displaying geographical location information and call action buttons. This segmentation allows the screen to present comprehensive information while maintaining a clear, organized layout that does not overwhelm the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to caller identification by displaying the geographical location of the calling party on the incoming call screen. This transforms the flat, two-dimensional display of basic contact information into a multi-dimensional information presentation that includes location context, enabling users to make more informed decisions about answering calls.
2Ease of operation
If the incoming call screen includes detailed geographical location information, then users can make informed decisions about answering calls, but the screen requires more space and complex layout design
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by concentrating geographical location information and call action buttons in the lower half of the screen, while keeping the upper half dedicated to caller identification. This localized arrangement ensures that each section of the screen serves a specific function, making the overall interface easier to navigate and understand without requiring excessive screen space.
3Productivity
If the mobile device processes and displays geographical location data for incoming calls, then users gain better call management capabilities, but the device requires additional processing capabilities and data storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-populating a database with geographical location information corresponding to various area codes before calls are received. When an incoming call arrives, the device simply queries this pre-existing database using the caller's area code, rather than performing complex real-time geographical analysis. This approach significantly reduces processing requirements while still providing timely location information to the user.
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AI summary
Embodiments of a system and method for displaying a geographic location associated with an incoming call being received on a mobile device are provided. The mobile device has a user interface that provides a call screen to the user for identifying a phone number associated with the incoming call, and for displaying data including the geographic location associated with the incoming call. The geographic location is resolved by identifying a geographic location associated with a contact entry in the address book of the mobile device, or by comparing the area code of the phone number of the incoming call in a list of area codes and associated geographic location to find a match corresponding to the area code of the incoming call.