Proxy Communication System for Contact Identifier Anonymization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems fail to provide effective anonymity and routing for contact identifiers, leading to issues such as unsolicited calls and the inability to allow selective communication while maintaining privacy.

Innovation Solution

A proxy communication system that maps client device contact identifiers to proxy contact identifiers from a pool, enabling configurable anonymity for both outbound and inbound connections, and adjusts mappings based on state-dependent criteria without indicating the use of a proxy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If direct contact identifier communication is used, then communication efficiency is improved, but user privacy and security deteriorate due to exposure of personal information

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidprivacy exposure

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a proxy communication system that acts as an intermediary between client devices and target devices. The proxy device maintains contact identifier mappings and routes communications without exposing actual contact identifiers, thereby preserving user privacy while enabling efficient communication through centralized routing management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If contact identifiers are restricted to control access, then user security is improved, but communication flexibility deteriorates due to inability to allow selective communication

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess control securityVSAvoidcommunication flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic contact identifier mapping where the proxy device can adjust mappings based on communication patterns, time, and configured rules. This allows selective communication flexibility while maintaining security restrictions, as the system can dynamically enable or disable specific communication paths without compromising overall access control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of contact identifier assignment by using multiple proxy contact identifiers that map to the same client device contact identifier. This allows different proxy identifiers to be used for different communication scenarios, providing flexibility in selective communication while maintaining security through centralized control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Object-affected harmful factors

If proxy contact identifiers are used for anonymity, then user privacy is improved, but system complexity deteriorates due to mapping management requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprivacy protectionVSAvoidmapping management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal proxy communication system that handles multiple communication protocols and types (voice, data, messaging) through a single mapping infrastructure. The proxy device provides multi-functional services including contact identifier mapping, communication routing, and pattern recognition, reducing the need for separate systems for different communication needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates automated pattern recognition and machine learning capabilities that allow the proxy device to self-manage mappings by learning communication patterns and automatically optimizing routing decisions. This reduces manual mapping management complexity while maintaining privacy protection through intelligent, adaptive routing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Adaptability or versatility

If state-dependent mappings are implemented, then communication control is improved, but processing overhead deteriorates due to continuous state monitoring

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication control precisionVSAvoidprocessing energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic pattern recognition and state evaluation instead of continuous monitoring. The proxy device evaluates communication patterns at scheduled intervals or triggered by specific events, reducing processing energy consumption while maintaining effective communication control through periodic updates to mappings and routing decisions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS11968276B2Proxy communication system that translates contact identifiers

Publication Date: 2024.04.23 T MOBILE US INC

AI summary

A proxy communication system translates contact identifiers. The proxy communication system maps one or more client device contact identifiers to one or more proxy contact identifiers from a pool of proxy contact identifiers. The proxy communication system may facilitate communication on behalf of the client device using the proxy contact identifier. The proxy communication system may also communicate with the client device on behalf of the target device using the client device contact identifier. In some implementations, the mapping may be state dependent, such as different mappings based on a target device contact identifier, recent communications between the client device and the target device, and so on.