Mobile Device Communication Routing Table
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Solution Overview
Problem
Driver distraction and potential safety risks due to incoming mobile device notifications, as well as situations where users are preoccupied or unable to respond to communications, highlight the need for a method to reroute incoming communications to another device.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that pairs a first mobile device with multiple other devices based on a routing configuration table, allowing incoming communications like phone calls, texts, and social media notifications to be transferred to designated devices, reducing the need for the original user to interact with them.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the user receives all incoming communications on their primary mobile device, then they can respond to all messages promptly, but they become distracted and unsafe when driving or preoccupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a routing system that acts as an intermediary between the communication network and the user's primary device. This routing table directs incoming communications to appropriate devices based on pre-configured rules, allowing the system to filter and redirect notifications away from the primary device during driving or preoccupied states, thus reducing distraction while maintaining communication responsiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic routing rules that can change based on the user's state. The system monitors whether the user is driving or preoccupied and automatically adjusts communication routing in real-time, directing communications to alternative devices when the user is unavailable and routing back to the primary device when available, creating a flexible adaptation to changing conditions
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the user routes all incoming communications to alternative devices, then driver distraction is reduced, but the user may miss important messages when unable to respond
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary routing configuration where the user pre-defines routing rules for different communication types and scenarios before needing them. The system proactively routes communications based on these pre-set rules rather than reacting after the fact, ensuring important messages are directed to appropriate devices in advance based on anticipated user availability and communication priority
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system monitors communication patterns and user responses to continuously refine routing decisions. The routing table dynamically adjusts based on feedback about which communications are important and which devices the user actually responds to, learning from past behavior to improve future routing accuracy and prevent important messages from being missed
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system implements a routing configuration table with multiple devices, then communication can be redirected appropriately, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication routing system into distinct, manageable components: a routing table with separate entries for different communication types, individual device profiles with specific capabilities, and rule-based decision logic. This modular segmentation allows each component to be configured and managed independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high routing flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal routing framework that handles multiple communication types (calls, texts, social media notifications) through a single unified system. The routing table and device profiles serve multiple functions simultaneously - they route communications, track user preferences, and adapt to different scenarios, reducing the need for separate specialized systems and thereby simplifying overall complexity while maintaining versatility
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AI summary
A first mobile device and a plurality of other mobile devices connect to a network. A routing configuration table is configured. The routing configuration table includes rules about sharing communication between the first mobile device and the plurality of other mobile devices. The first mobile device is paired with the plurality of other mobile device based on the routing configuration table. A determination is made whether the first mobile device has received a communication. In response to the determination that a communication has been received by the first mobile device, the communication is transferred to at least one mobile device of the plurality of mobile devices based on the configuration table.