Telephonic Information Distribution System with Dynamic Video Delivery

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing telephonic information distribution systems are limited to audio communication and cannot dynamically select and transmit both audio and video information to users during calls, failing to provide targeted and real-time information to callers and callees.

Innovation Solution

A telecommunications system that utilizes a connection provider server to route calls and provide dynamic selection and transmission of audio and video information to Internet connectivity capable communication devices, allowing for targeted information delivery to callers and callees before, during, and after calls, using a database to store and retrieve merchant information and business rules for real-time interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing telephonic information distribution systems are used, then audio communication is provided to callers and callees, but the system cannot dynamically select and transmit video information or provide targeted real-time information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation delivery capabilityVSAvoidreal-time targeted information
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically selects and transmits information based on real-time call status and user profiles. The information distribution server adapts the type, format, and content of information delivered to callers and callees during different call phases (pre-call, during call, post-call), transforming static audio-only communication into dynamic multi-format information delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to telephonic communication by introducing video information and targeted data delivery alongside traditional audio communication. This transforms the single-dimensional audio channel into a multi-dimensional information delivery system that includes audio, video, and targeted text information based on user profiles and call context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Loss of information

If traditional telephonic systems are used, then call connection is established, but no targeted information is provided to specific users before, during, or after calls

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetargeted information deliveryVSAvoidinformation distribution system
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The information distribution server acts as an intermediary between the telephonic system and users. It receives call status information, queries user profiles, selects appropriate information, and delivers it to callers and callees. This intermediary component enables targeted information delivery without requiring complex modifications to the core telephonic infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically queries user profiles, selects appropriate information based on predefined criteria and call context, and delivers it without requiring manual intervention. The information distribution server autonomously manages the entire process of information selection and delivery, reducing operational complexity while enabling personalized content delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If audio-only communication is used, then simple communication is maintained, but customer engagement and merchant interaction are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomer engagement efficiencyVSAvoidcommunication system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The telephonic system is enhanced to perform multiple functions: traditional audio communication, video information delivery, targeted text information distribution, and customer profile management. This multi-functional system serves both communication and information delivery purposes, increasing customer engagement efficiency without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8634523B2Telephonic information distribution system and method
Publication Date: 2014.01.21 THRYV INC
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AI summary

A system and method for implementing and managing an information distribution system through a telephonic system. In one embodiment, information related to a callee merchant is dynamically transmitted to users of Internet connectivity capable communication devices.