Mobile Caller ID Query via Intermediary Processing Center
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile telephone systems fail to provide adequate information about a calling party due to varying carrier technologies and standards, leading to inconsistent and carrier-dependent caller identification, which limits the information available to the called party.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows mobile devices to receive enhanced information about a calling party by transmitting a request via a data communication channel to a query processing center, using the calling device's identifier to access a database and retrieve customized information, which can include caller name, location, and other details, independent of the carrier or network provider.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If carrier-dependent caller identification systems (ANI, Caller ID, CNAM, CNAP) are used, then basic caller information can be obtained, but the information quality varies and is inconsistent across different carriers and networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an independent query processing center as an intermediary between the mobile device and caller information databases. This mediator receives queries from mobile devices, accesses multiple information sources including but not limited to carrier databases, and aggregates comprehensive caller information independently of any single carrier's system, thereby improving both information completeness and consistency
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a universal caller information query mechanism that works across all carriers and network types. The query processing center is designed to handle multiple information sources and standards, providing consistent caller identification functionality regardless of which carrier or network type is involved, thus resolving the inconsistency problem
2Adaptability or versatility
If information is obtained through carrier service providers, then caller identification is available, but the information availability depends on the specific carrier's technology and standards
Solution Approach 1:
The independent query processing center acts as a mediator that aggregates information from multiple carriers and networks, providing comprehensive caller information without dependency on any single carrier's system. This intermediary approach ensures carrier independence while maintaining information availability
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges information from multiple carriers, networks, and sources into a unified caller identification response. By combining resources from different carriers rather than relying on one, the system achieves both carrier independence and comprehensive information availability
3Loss of information
If traditional caller identification systems are used, then basic telephone number identification is provided, but enhanced information (name, picture, custom data) is not reliably available
Solution Approach 1:
The query processing center serves as an intermediary that handles the complexity of accessing and aggregating enhanced caller information from multiple sources. This externalizes the system complexity from the mobile device to a centralized service, providing enhanced information without significantly increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device is empowered to independently query for enhanced caller information through the data communication channel without requiring complex integrated systems. The device sends requests and receives comprehensive responses, achieving self-service for enhanced information retrieval while maintaining simple device architecture
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AI summary
A system and method for providing enhanced information to a mobile telephone regarding a calling device is described. The system and method includes receiving an incoming call request at a mobile telephone including the identifier of the calling device. An information request is then formulated including the identifier of the calling device. The information request is transmitted from the mobile phone to the query processing center via a data communication channel. A response is then obtained from the data processing center and transmitted to the mobile phone via the data communication channel. The response received from the data processing center includes the requested information related to the calling device.