SMS Message Action Buttons for A2P Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need to enhance user interaction with message originators for recipients of Application to Person (A2P) SMS messages, as existing SMS technologies are limited in providing intuitive and efficient ways for users to respond to such messages.
Innovation Solution
The proposed method introduces a new type of content for SMS messages that includes a predefined character pattern followed by character sequences representing suggested actions, allowing users to interact more intuitively by displaying buttons on the user interface corresponding to these actions, thereby simplifying the response process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional SMS messaging is used for A2P communication, then message delivery is achieved, but user interaction and response efficiency are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The SMS message body is segmented into distinct functional parts: a predefined character pattern indicating suggested actions, followed by character sequences representing specific actions. This segmentation allows the receiving device to parse and present different action options separately, improving user interaction by making response options clear and organized rather than requiring manual text composition.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer between SMS reception and user response. The receiving device automatically parses the predefined character patterns and action sequences, generates suggested reply options, and presents them to the user through a graphical interface. This intermediary process transforms raw SMS text into structured, actionable options, thereby enhancing both ease of operation and response efficiency.
2Ease of operation
If manual text input is required for SMS responses, then message customization is possible, but user effort and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The message sender pre-defines character patterns and action sequences that represent possible user responses. These suggested actions are embedded in the outgoing SMS message body before transmission. When the recipient device receives the message, it automatically parses these pre-defined patterns and presents the corresponding action options to the user, eliminating the need for manual text composition and significantly reducing response time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard SMS format is used, then compatibility is maintained, but enhanced user interaction features are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains compatibility with standard SMS format while adding enhanced interaction capabilities. The message structure uses predefined character patterns and sequences that can be interpreted by devices supporting the enhancement, while still being valid SMS messages. This allows the same message format to serve both traditional text messaging and enhanced suggested-action responses, achieving multi-functionality without requiring completely new messaging infrastructure.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method is proposed, which comprises generating at least one SMS message, wherein the at least one SMS message comprises a predefined character pattern followed by one or several character sequences respectively corresponding to actions responsive to the at least one SMS message suggested to a user recipient of the at least one SMS message.