SMS Domain Registration via Segmented Message Exchange

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems are not suited for domain name registration and management due to their resource-limited capabilities, making it difficult for users with limited input and display capabilities, such as mobile devices, to interact with domain name registrars effectively.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that allows users to interact with a domain name registrar using a resource-limited interface like SMS, MMS, or EMS, enabling them to determine domain availability, select and register domains, and manage email communications through these restricted systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a resource-limited interface (SMS, MMS, EMS) is used for domain name registration, then accessibility and ease of operation are improved for mobile devices, but the system cannot handle substantial user input or present large amounts of data effectively

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidinformation loss

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The domain registration process is divided into multiple sequential SMS interactions, with each message handling a specific step (domain availability check, selection, registration). This segmentation allows complex information to be transmitted in manageable chunks suitable for SMS character limits while maintaining complete information exchange through multiple messages.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a single-dimension interface (traditional web forms requiring extensive typing and display) to a multi-dimensional interaction model using SMS protocols. By utilizing multiple message exchanges (temporal dimension) and structured response formats (organizational dimension), the system overcomes the character limit constraint while preserving complete information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Loss of information

If traditional domain registration systems are used, then complete information can be presented to users, but accessibility on mobile devices with limited input and display capabilities deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidadaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a universal domain registration interface that functions across multiple device types and communication protocols. By implementing the registration process through SMS/MMS/EMS protocols, the system becomes adaptable to mobile phones, tablets, and other resource-limited devices while maintaining complete domain registration functionality, thus achieving both information completeness and broad adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameters of domain registration by adapting to SMS character limits and message structure constraints. Instead of requiring users to input extensive information in a single message, the system processes registration through multiple parameterized message exchanges, where each message contains specific structured data, thereby maintaining information completeness while adapting to mobile device limitations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If SMS protocol is used for communication, then resource consumption is reduced and accessibility is improved, but the amount of data that can be transmitted is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoiddata quantity

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining domain name variants and checking their availability before user selection. This allows the system to present a curated list of available domains to the user, reducing the need for extensive back-and-forth communication and minimizing the total data quantity required to complete registration while maintaining low energy consumption through efficient SMS usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system acts as an intermediary by generating and presenting domain name variants to the user. Instead of requiring users to creatively generate domain names (which would require extensive communication), the system mediates the process by providing pre-generated options, thereby reducing data transmission requirements while maintaining complete registration functionality through efficient use of SMS protocol.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS8868664B2Systems and methods for registering and managing domain names and e-mail addresses via a resource-limited interface

Publication Date: 2014.10.21 VERISIGN INC

AI summary

Disclosed embodiments provide domain name registration, e-mail registration, e-mail forwarding, and other services via resource-limited interfaces, such as SMS-based services. Domain names may be requested, registered, and managed, and e-mail addresses may be requested and forwarding options selected by a user by way of a resource-limited device or protocol. E-mails may be provided to a user over an e-mail-to-SMS forwarding system.