Communication Terminal Automatic Linking via Mobile ID

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current videoconference systems are cumbersome and time-consuming to initiate, especially when multiple communication terminals are registered, as users must manually select or register counterparts, and there is no efficient method to automatically connect unregistered terminals.

Innovation Solution

A communication terminal that receives terminal identification information from a mobile terminal to automatically identify and connect with a counterpart communication terminal, even if it is not registered in the contact list, by using a communication management system to centrally manage contact lists and authentication, allowing for automatic selection of communication applications based on identification formats.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual selection and registration of counterpart terminals is implemented, then communication security and accuracy are improved, but operation complexity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication accuracyVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary registration of counterpart terminals in a contact list beforehand. When communication is initiated, the system automatically matches the terminal identification information with pre-registered contacts, eliminating the need for manual selection during the communication process. This preliminary action ensures communication accuracy while simplifying the operation at the time of use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The communication terminal automatically performs the selection and identification functions without requiring manual user input. The terminal self-services by automatically matching received terminal identification information with its contact list, determining the communication destination, and initiating communication. This self-service mechanism reduces operation complexity while maintaining reliability through automated accuracy checks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If manual entry of destination address or registration of new terminals is required, then communication security is improved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication securityVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an automatic matching mechanism as an intermediary between receiving terminal identification information and initiating communication. This intermediary automatically compares the received information with the contact list, determines the communication destination, and only proceeds with communication when a match is found. This eliminates the need for manual address entry or registration while maintaining security through verified matching, significantly reducing time consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces the manual mechanical process of address entry and terminal registration with an automated information processing system. The terminal automatically processes terminal identification information, performs database queries against the contact list, and executes communication initiation without human intervention. This substitution eliminates time-consuming manual operations while maintaining security through automated verification processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple communication terminals are registered in contact list, then communication versatility is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication versatilityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The communication terminal automatically manages the complexity of multiple registered contacts through self-service automation. When terminal identification information is received, the system automatically queries the contact list, performs matching, determines the communication destination, and initiates communication without requiring the user to manually select from multiple options. This maintains versatility by supporting multiple registered terminals while eliminating operation complexity through automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts and processes only the essential terminal identification information from the received data, performing automatic matching with the contact list. By extracting the key identifying information and automatically handling the matching process, the system maintains the ability to communicate with multiple terminals while removing the need for complex manual selection operations. The user simply needs to provide the terminal identification, and the system handles the rest.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP3076587B1Communication terminal, communication system, communication method, and carrier means
Publication Date: 2019.09.18 RICOH CO LTD
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AI summary

A communication terminal (10) receives, from a mobile terminal (90a), first terminal identification information for identifying a first communication terminal (70) that is located remotely from the communication terminal (10), the mobile terminal being a mobile terminal that has obtained the first terminal identification information from the first communication terminal (70), determines the first communication terminal identified with the first terminal identification information as a communication destination, and starts communicating with the first communication terminal (70).