Communication Device Readiness Assistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Participants face challenges in seamlessly transitioning between different communication modes, such as from text-based chat to video calls, due to communication devices not being ready, e.g., not proximate, with insufficient battery, or incorrect settings, leading to disruptions in collaborative work settings.
Innovation Solution
A communication device readiness system that determines the intent to switch modes and assists in preparing the necessary devices by prompting actions like notifications, alerts, or adjusting settings to ensure all devices are ready before switching, using a processor and communication device interface to manage readiness based on proximity, volume, mute status, connection, and battery power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If communication devices are not proactively monitored and prepared, then device readiness is uncertain, but implementing monitoring and preparation systems increases system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by monitoring communication device status (proximity, battery level, settings) in advance before a communication mode switch is initiated. This allows the system to identify and alert users about unreadiness conditions before they become problematic, ensuring reliable transitions while maintaining manageable system complexity through proactive rather than reactive monitoring.
2Speed
If the system automatically prompts actions to prepare devices, then transition speed improves, but user control and awareness may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by providing notifications to users about the readiness status of communication devices and prompting them to take specific actions (such as picking up a device or charging it). This feedback loop maintains user awareness and control while enabling fast transitions, as users can respond to prompts at their own pace rather than being subjected to forced automatic switching.
3Reliability
If multiple communication devices are monitored and managed, then communication reliability improves, but the complexity of managing device states increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the monitoring and management functions by focusing on specific critical parameters of each communication device (proximity, battery level, mute status, connection state) rather than attempting to manage all possible device attributes. This segmentation approach improves communication reliability by tracking essential readiness indicators while keeping the management complexity manageable through selective monitoring.
Data Source
AI summary
An example non-transitory machine-readable storage medium includes instructions executable by a processing resource of an electronic device. The instructions cause the electronic device to receive a communication associated with a first mode of communication via the communication device and determine an intent to change from the first mode of communication to a second mode of communication. In response to determining the intent, the instructions cause the electronic device to determine that a communication device associated with the second mode of communication is not in a ready state and assist the communication device associated with the second mode of communication to be in the ready state.