Mobile Group Feed Integration via Intermediary Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile communication systems are inadequate for efficient group communication and media sharing, as they do not allow integration of content from external sources, limiting group interactions to only member-generated content, and lack persistence and convenience in sharing information within groups.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables groups to subscribe to external feeds, integrate external content such as RSS feeds, and allow members to interact with and customize the feed content, forming subgroups based on interest, and filter out irrelevant information, using wireless carrier protocols like SMS and HTTP.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If groups communicate using traditional mobile messaging systems, then member-to-member communication is possible, but integration of external content sources is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary server that acts as a mediator between external content sources (RSS feeds, blogs, websites) and mobile group members. This server subscribes to external feeds, retrieves content, and distributes it to relevant group members, enabling content integration without requiring complex direct connections between all components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables mobile devices to serve multiple functions: traditional messaging, media sharing, and external content consumption. By making mobile devices universal platforms that can access both internal group content and external feed content through a unified interface, the patent avoids creating separate systems for different communication needs.
2Loss of information
If groups share all feed content from external sources, then comprehensive information is provided, but data overload and irrelevant information increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments feed content into different categories or streams based on group members' interests and preferences. Members can select specific feeds or topics they are interested in, and the system divides the information flow accordingly, delivering only relevant content to each member rather than flooding everyone with all available feed content.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by customizing the feed content experience for individual members based on their specific interests, roles, and preferences. Each member receives a tailored subset of feed content that is most relevant to them, rather than a uniform feed distribution to all members.
3Ease of operation
If members manually select and send content to each group member, then precise content delivery is achieved, but time consumption and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing group members to automatically receive and access feed content without manual intervention. Members can subscribe to feeds, select interests, and configure preferences once, and the system automatically delivers relevant content to their devices, eliminating the need for repeated manual content selection and distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing members to pre-configure their content preferences, selected feeds, and delivery settings before actual content distribution occurs. This setup is performed in advance, so when content becomes available, the system can immediately distribute it without requiring members to manually select and send it at the moment of need.
4Duration of action of stationary object
If traditional messaging systems are used for group communication, then simplicity is maintained, but persistence and scalability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where traditional mobile messaging capabilities are embedded within a larger framework that supports persistent group communication. The system nests feed content delivery, media sharing, and messaging within a unified group communication platform, allowing simpler underlying technologies to serve more complex communication needs through layered architecture.
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AI summary
A unique system and method that facilitates group-based mobile communication around external feed content is provided. The system and method involve adding external feed content to content generated within a group. Both types of content can be viewed on the mobile devices of the group. Updates to the feed content can be obtained and communicated to the group. When multiple feeds are subscribed to by a group, one or more group members can display such feed content in a selective manner. For example, splinter groups can be formed off of the original group for members who wish to receive a subset of feeds (feed content) to assist them in focusing on a topic of interest. Group members can also employ display filters to restrict feed content displayed on their mobile devices. Users can also search for available feeds and form new groups around such content or join an existing group.