Presence Data Server Using Service Profiles to Reduce Network Traffic
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face challenges in accurately and efficiently managing presence information, leading to unnecessary message delays and increased network traffic due to the lack of precise user availability tracking.
Innovation Solution
A method where predefinable users are determined based on activated service profiles, allowing explicit control over presence information distribution, with a server administering and storing this information for efficient retrieval and updating, reducing unnecessary data transfer and enhancing user friendliness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If presence information is transferred to all users in a user group, then all users can receive presence updates, but network traffic increases unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements service profiles that allow users to define different presence information distribution rules for different user groups. Instead of uniformly transferring presence information to all users, the system selectively transfers presence information only to relevant users based on their service profile configurations, thereby reducing unnecessary network traffic while maintaining reliable delivery for those who need it.
2Reliability
If presence information is transferred to all users in a user group, then all users can receive presence updates, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user group into different categories through service profiles, allowing presence information to be distributed selectively rather than universally. This segmentation approach simplifies the system by establishing clear rules for information distribution, reducing the complexity of managing presence information across the entire user group while ensuring reliable delivery to relevant users.
3Measurement precision
If users have explicit control over presence information distribution through service profiles, then user control and precision improve, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements service profiles as a universal configuration mechanism that handles multiple aspects of presence information distribution simultaneously. A single service profile configuration enables users to control presence information distribution across multiple user groups and contexts, reducing the operational burden while maintaining precise control. The service profile acts as a multi-functional tool that consolidates various control decisions into one manageable configuration structure.
Data Source
AI summary
Data characterizing the presence state of a user registered to use a communication service is sent to a server for the management of presence data in order to provide presence data allocated to the user of a communication service. The data sent to the server is stored as presence data allocated to the user and is made available for predefinable first users. The user is provided with presence data allocated to predefinable second users. The predefinable first and second users are determined by means of an activated service profile allocated to the user.