Network Service Activation via Message Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

The delay in deploying new communication services on consumer devices is hindered by the need for specific client applications, which is costly and inconvenient for consumers and network operators, as well as the limited hardware capabilities of non-smartphones, leading to a gap between service development and device readiness.

Innovation Solution

A system that processes requests to initiate communications using existing mechanisms, determining if the request includes information for a predetermined party, allowing the service to be initiated through a second communication system without requiring a specific client application, enabling quick access to new services via existing interfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a specific client application is installed on communication devices to enable new communication services, then the service functionality is improved, but the deployment time and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice functionalityVSAvoiddeployment time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The existing communication interface is designed to handle multiple functions - both traditional communication services and new network-based services. The system can recognize different service types through message analysis and route them appropriately, eliminating the need for separate dedicated applications for each service type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

A message analysis component acts as an intermediary between the communication interface and service execution. This intermediary analyzes incoming messages, determines the intended service type, and initiates appropriate services without requiring pre-installed dedicated applications, thus bridging the gap between service availability and device readiness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a specific client application is installed on communication devices to enable new communication services, then the service functionality is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice functionalityVSAvoidapplication installation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The communication device uses a single unified interface that can handle both traditional and new communication services. The message analysis component identifies service requirements and initiates appropriate services, eliminating the need for multiple specialized applications and reducing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The service initiation logic is extracted from dedicated client applications and embedded within the existing communication system. The message analysis component identifies service types and triggers services directly, removing the need for separate application installations and reducing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If communication devices are reprogrammed to add client applications for new services, then the service functionality is improved, but the cost and convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice functionalityVSAvoidservice deployment cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables a single communication interface to support multiple service types including traditional communications and new network-based services. Services are initiated through message analysis rather than device reprogramming, eliminating service center visits and administration fees.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The communication system automatically analyzes incoming messages and initiates appropriate services without requiring user intervention or external reprogramming services. The device self-configures services based on message content, eliminating the need for authorized service centers and reducing deployment costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Reliability

If network operators wait for consumers to have suitable devices before investing in new services, then the financial risk is reduced, but the service deployment speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefinancial risk managementVSAvoidservice deployment speed

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system prepares for new services by embedding service initiation capabilities within the existing communication infrastructure. When services are needed, the message analysis component can immediately identify and initiate services without waiting for device updates or reprogramming, enabling rapid service deployment while maintaining financial risk management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8244252B2Method for activating a network-based service in a communication network, apparatus, device and network therefore

Publication Date: 2012.08.14 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP

AI summary

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided apparatus, in a communication network, for processing a request to initiate a communication using a first communication system, the request including information relating to one or more parties with which the communication is intended to be initiated, comprising: processing logic for determining whether the request includes information relating to a predetermined party, and where it is so determined, initiating a service in accordance with the information relating to the predetermined party.