Online Communication Group Role Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional online communication groups are complex to create and lack features for managing user access rights and real-time information sharing, making them inefficient for short-term or long-term secure communication channels.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for managing online communication groups that includes a processor and memory to receive user data, determine user roles, and adjust roles based on user mode, location, and schedule, while linking information databases to facilitate secure and efficient communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional online communication groups are used, then basic messaging functionality is provided, but creation complexity increases and management features are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegroup creation simplicityVSAvoidsystem management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining user roles (admin, monitor, member) and their associated permissions before group creation. User data including existing group memberships and rights are retrieved in advance, allowing the system to automatically configure access rights and group structures without requiring complex manual setup procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically determining user roles and assigning access rights based on pre-stored user data and existing group configurations. The automated role assignment and permission configuration eliminates the need for manual administrative setup, simplifying group creation while maintaining comprehensive management capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional online communication groups are used, then basic communication is enabled, but user access rights management is unavailable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess rights management capabilityVSAvoiduser management system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments user management by dividing users into distinct roles (admin, monitor, member) with specific permission sets. Each role can be independently configured and managed, allowing flexible access rights control without requiring a monolithic complex management system. User data is segmented to include specific fields for different role types and permission levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements parameter changes by dynamically adjusting user permissions and access rights based on role assignments and group configurations. Access rights, user management rights, and sharing rights are modified as parameters that can be changed according to group needs and user roles, providing adaptability without system redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If conventional online communication groups are used, then basic messaging is provided, but real-time information sharing efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation sharing efficiencyVSAvoidgroup creation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary retrieval and processing of user data, existing group configurations, and role definitions before group creation. This pre-preparation eliminates time-consuming manual setup procedures and enables rapid group instantiation while maintaining all necessary management features and access controls.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual mechanical processes of group creation and user configuration with automated computational processes. Role-based permission systems and automated user data processing substitute for manual administrative tasks, significantly reducing creation time and improving information sharing efficiency.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11848905B1System and method of managing an online communication group
Publication Date: 2023.12.19 SHAH SANDEEP NAVINCHANDRA
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AI summary

A system and a method of managing an online communication group. The method includes receiving a list of users and user data. Further, the method includes determining a role of a user from the list of users. Furthermore, a set of users from the list of users is added to the online communication group. Subsequently, the method includes managing the online communication group. The online communication group is managed by adjusting the role of the users based on at least one of a user mode, a user location, and a schedule. Furthermore, the user data is modified based on at least one of the role and an admin recommendation. Subsequently, one or more information databases are linked to the online communication group.