Proximity-Based Speed Dial Assignment on Communication Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication devices lack an efficient method to dynamically and automatically assign contacts to speed dial functions based on geographic proximity, leading to inconvenience in quickly communicating with nearby contacts.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a processor to identify contacts' geographic distances from the user's device, assigning the closest contacts to speed dial indicators, allowing for automatic communication initiation based on proximity, with updates to rankings and assignments as locations change.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual speed dial assignment is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and user convenience deteriorate due to time-consuming manual updates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically assigns speed dial contacts based on geographic proximity without requiring manual user input. The device self-updates speed dial assignments by monitoring location changes and recalculating nearest contacts, eliminating the need for users to manually configure speed dial entries.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors location data and provides feedback by dynamically updating speed dial assignments based on real-time geographic proximity. When a contact's location changes or when the user moves to a new area, the system automatically recalculates and reassigns speed dial contacts accordingly.
2Ease of operation
If location-based automatic assignment is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to location monitoring and processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages speed dial assignments by monitoring location data and self-updating contact rankings based on geographic proximity, eliminating the need for users to manually configure speed dial entries and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures speed dial assignments based on current location data before the user needs to make calls. By continuously maintaining updated location information and pre-calculating nearest contacts, the system ensures speed dial is always ready without requiring real-time manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic location-based reassignment is implemented, then adaptability improves, but loss of time increases due to continuous location monitoring and recalculations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs location-based speed dial recalculations at periodic intervals or triggered by significant location changes rather than continuously. This periodic updating mechanism maintains adaptability to location changes while minimizing time consumption by avoiding constant recalculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system monitors location changes and provides feedback by updating speed dial assignments only when necessary (e.g., when a contact's location changes or the user moves to a new geographic area). This conditional feedback mechanism maintains adaptability while reducing unnecessary processing time.
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AI summary
A method of assigning contacts to a speed dial function. The method can include identifying contacts that are candidates to be assigned to the speed dial function on a communication device. The method also can include identifying a geographic distance between each of the identified candidates and the communication device. The method further can include, via a processor, assigning a first of the identified candidates that is closest to the communication device to a first speed dial indicator, and assigning a second of the identified candidates that is next closest to the communication device to a second speed dial indicator.