Silent Mobile Phone Call Triggering Via a Personal Area Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for discreetly exiting social situations, such as setting alarms or relying on friends to make calls, can be awkward and require user interaction, lacking a seamless and silent triggering mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a mobile phone with wireless communication interfaces, an activation device, and a call service that allows for silent and automated phone call generation through a personal area network, enabling discreet call initiation without audible sounds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a person sets an alarm on their mobile phone to create an excuse to exit, then the call can be triggered automatically, but the person must still engage with the phone to turn off the alarm and simulate answering a call, which creates awkwardness and draws attention
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the automated call service and registration in advance. When the user needs to exit a situation, they simply trigger a pre-arranged call through the activation device without needing to manually set alarms or simulate call answering, as all preparatory work has been done beforehand
Solution Approach 2:
The automated call service enables the system to serve itself by automatically generating and routing calls without requiring user intervention. The mobile phone receives calls automatically, and the system handles call routing and service provisioning without the user needing to manually answer or manage the call process
2Adaptability or versatility
If a person makes a prearrangement with a friend or family member to call their mobile phone, then the call can be initiated remotely, but this requires coordination with another person and may not be available at the required time
Solution Approach 1:
The automated call service acts as an intermediary between the user and the telephony network. Instead of relying on another person to place the call, the system automatically generates calls through the activation device communicating with the mobile phone via Bluetooth, which then interfaces with the automated call service to establish the call
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces the mechanical/social process of coordinating with another person with an automated electronic system. The activation device and mobile phone application work together to automatically initiate calls without requiring human-to-human coordination, substituting the manual arrangement process with automated digital communication
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional methods are used to discreetly exit social situations, then some level of discretion is achieved, but audible sounds from alarms or phone interactions may still draw attention
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the audible alarm component from the exit strategy and replaces it with a silent activation mechanism. The activation device triggers calls through wireless communication without producing audible sounds, separating the call initiation function from any noisy alert mechanisms that would draw attention
Data Source
AI summary
An activation device includes a wireless communication interface, an activation circuitry, and a trigger device. The wireless communication interface is configured to communicate with a mobile phone in a personal area network. The activation circuitry is configured to generate a signal for activating the mobile phone. The trigger device is configured to receive an input from a user. When the trigger device receives the input from the user, the activation circuitry is caused to generate the signal, and the wireless communication interface is configured to send the signal to the mobile phone, causing the mobile phone to pass the call request to a call service, which is in turn caused to generate a call, calling the mobile phone.