Multi-party Communication Engagement Analysis Framework

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for gauging participant engagement in multi-party communications (MPCs) are inadequate, relying on barebones statistics that are open to differing interpretations, which hinders effective streamlining of enterprise processes and reduces efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An MPC analysis framework that determines participant engagement by applying trained engagement score models to general and participant-specific data, generating engagement scores, action items, and visual representations to illustrate core concepts, using a system comprising a processor, communication module, data module, prediction module, and training module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If trained engagement score models are applied to determine participant engagement, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveengagement score accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces trained engagement score models as intermediary components that process communication data and transform it into interpretable engagement metrics. These models act as mediators between raw communication data and meaningful engagement assessments, improving measurement precision while managing system complexity through modular model deployment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional manual or simple statistical engagement assessment methods with machine learning-based engagement score models. This substitution enables automated, data-driven engagement measurement that is more precise and scalable, transitioning from mechanical/manual analysis to intelligent automated analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple modules (communication module, data module, prediction module, training module) are integrated into the system, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem functionalityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the engagement assessment system into distinct functional modules: communication module for data collection, data module for preprocessing, prediction module for engagement scoring, and training module for model optimization. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function independently, improving overall system adaptability while managing complexity through clear separation of concerns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated system is designed to perform multiple functions: collecting communication data, preprocessing and storing data, training engagement models, predicting engagement scores, and generating visual representations. This multi-functionality approach allows a single system to handle the entire engagement assessment workflow, improving versatility while consolidating complexity into one unified platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Loss of information

If engagement scores and visual representations are generated for multiple participants, then information completeness is improved, but loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveengagement metric completenessVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a training module that pre-trains engagement score models using historical communication data before actual engagement assessment. This preliminary action prepares the models in advance, enabling them to quickly generate accurate engagement scores and visual representations for multiple participants during actual use, reducing processing time while maintaining information completeness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously processes communication data and generates engagement metrics for all participants throughout the communication event. By maintaining continuous processing rather than batch processing, the system ensures complete engagement information is captured for all participants while minimizing delays and time loss through efficient real-time analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS20240428274A1System and method for determining multi-party communication engagement
Publication Date: 2024.12.26 VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC
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AI summary

A multi-party communications (MPC) analysis framework allows for the determination of participant engagement and MPC insights. In some embodiments, the MPC analysis framework allows for the determination of an engagement score indicating a level of engagement of participants to the MPC. In some embodiments, the MPC analysis framework allows for the identification of relevant participant metrics with respect to the MPC. In some embodiments, the MPC analysis framework allows for the generation of visual representations illustrating core concepts discussed during the MPC.