Separate Data Session for Telephony Alert Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication methods between telephony devices often require inconvenient setup or configuration processes to switch between different communication modes, such as audio, video, or text messaging, and do not efficiently allow for simultaneous data communication during telephone calls.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for establishing a separate data communications session during a telephone call, using call party details to identify user devices and transmit alert activation requests, enabling data exchange and alert mechanisms between devices without interrupting the voice call.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate data communications session is established during a telephone call, then data communication capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into separate channels: the traditional voice call channel and a new data communication session channel. This allows data communication to occur independently during an active call without interfering with the voice channel, resolving the contradiction by enabling multi-functionality through channel separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The telephony device is enhanced to perform multiple functions simultaneously: maintaining voice calls while establishing separate data communication sessions. The device becomes universal by supporting both traditional telephony and modern data exchange protocols within the same communication infrastructure.
2Reliability
If alert activation requests are transmitted via separate communications session, then alert notification capability is improved, but network complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A server acts as an intermediary in the network to manage alert activation requests. The server receives requests from one device, processes them, and transmits appropriate alerts to target devices. This intermediary approach simplifies the overall network architecture by centralizing alert management logic rather than requiring complex peer-to-peer alert coordination protocols.
3Productivity
If simultaneous data exchange and voice call are enabled, then communication efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Communication resources are segmented into distinct sessions: voice calls operate on one session while data exchange occurs on separate sessions. This segmentation allows simultaneous operation without resource conflicts, enabling improved productivity while managing device complexity through structured resource allocation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables continuous useful action by allowing voice calls and data exchanges to occur simultaneously without interruption. Users can maintain phone conversations while exchanging texts, images, or other data types, maximizing the utility of the communication device throughout the entire interaction period.
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AI summary
A method for the communication of data with respect to at least two telephony user devices in a data communications network comprises determining call party details for a telephone call. The telephone call involves at least a first device and a second device. The call party details include first and second identities associated with the first and second devices respectively. A separate communications session is established on the basis of the first and second identities. The communications session is separate from the telephone call and is for the communication of data to and/or from the at least two devices. An alert activation request for an alert mechanism associated with the at least one of the at least two devices is transmitted via the communications session. The alert activation request is capable of causing the at least one of the at least two devices to activate the alert mechanism.