Symbol Command Platform for Mobile Transaction Simplification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems face challenges in efficiently purchasing or distributing goods and services on mobile devices with small form-factors and limited screen resolution, as users must manually input data and navigate complex websites, which is cumbersome and difficult.
Innovation Solution
A platform utilizing SMS or internet communication protocols that processes pre-defined symbol commands, allowing users to access and order goods or services through a symbol command platform, which includes a directory of commands and supports smart commands, keyword commands, and function commands for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually input data and navigate complex websites on mobile devices, then access to goods and services is possible, but the operation becomes cumbersome and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential functionality from complex websites and presents it through simplified SMS commands. Instead of requiring users to navigate complex website interfaces, the system extracts only the necessary information and presents it through simple text-based commands, reducing the operational complexity while maintaining access to goods and services.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces SMS as an intermediary between users and complex website systems. SMS serves as a mediator that translates simple user commands into actions that can be performed on complex e-commerce platforms, thereby simplifying the interaction without requiring users to directly engage with the complexity of the underlying systems.
2Weight of moving object
If mobile devices have small form-factor and miniature-sized display screen, then portability is improved, but the ability to display and process information is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/visual interface of display screens with a text-based command system. Instead of relying on visual display capabilities that are limited on small screens, the system uses text commands that can be easily input and processed on devices with minimal display real estate, thereby maintaining operational capability despite hardware constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of information representation from visual/graphical to text-based. This parameter change allows the system to function effectively on devices with small display screens, as text commands require significantly less display space while maintaining ease of input and processing.
3Ease of operation
If pre-defined commands are used to simplify transactions, then ease of operation is improved, but the system requires a directory and processing platform that adds complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal command directory that can be accessed through multiple communication channels (SMS, voice, text). This multi-functional approach allows the same simplified command interface to serve various purposes and communication methods, reducing the need for separate systems while maintaining transaction simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a system where users can autonomously access and execute pre-defined commands without requiring complex user guidance or intervention. The command directory and processing platform operate automatically to interpret and execute commands, providing self-service functionality that simplifies transactions while managing system complexity through automation.
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AI summary
A system and method for generating actions utilizing predefined commands within a communications network comprises predefined commands called symbol commands. These are character strings entered into a platform during an internet or SMS communications protocol session. The method and system can be used via the internet or a GSM network and is well-suited for mobile use. In addition, utilization of keywords and alpha-numeric or other character symbols to form symbol commands allows for complex command structuring. A search process is used in combination with a symbol command and a symbol command directory to identify specific goods and services, or related symbol commands. In addition, a platform performs specific predetermined actions in response to the symbol command such as making product purchases or providing services such as location-based services, coupon delivery or travel ticketing. The symbol command structure and platform will also utilize identification information associated with an individual user. Furthermore, the platform may implement a response using location information associated with the user from the country code, area code or prefix code of a user's telephone number, or use GPS location information associated with the user's internet device. The symbol command system and method provide an improved form of access to products and services via the internet or SMS.