Two-way Information Exchange System Using Staged Communication Thresholds

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current internet-based platforms for information exchange, such as friend-making applications, rely heavily on superficial appearance-based selection mechanisms, leading to shallow interactions and limited user engagement, as individuals often choose partners based on looks rather than deeper connections, resulting in superficial relationships and potential rejection of those who do not meet traditional beauty standards.

Innovation Solution

A two-way information exchange system that employs an intelligent communication device with a communication module, memory module, authentication module, selection module, evaluation module, and authorization module to evaluate and increase communication depth between users, allowing access to a primary target client only after a predetermined communication threshold is reached, thereby reducing reliance on appearance and promoting fairer opportunities for in-depth interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a simple screening mechanism based on photos is used to select target persons, then the ease of accessing information is improved, but the communication depth becomes superficial and persons are judged by appearance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of accessing informationVSAvoidcommunication depth
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The selection process is segmented into multiple stages: initial screening based on photos, followed by staged disclosure of personal information, and final verification through communication. This segmentation allows the system to maintain ease of access while progressively deepening communication without requiring users to disclose all information immediately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by first establishing basic connectivity and displaying photos, then progressively revealing more personal information only after communication thresholds are met. This preliminary structure ensures ease of access while preventing superficial interactions from blocking deeper connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If questions are asked during first contact to screen persons, then some selection capability is provided, but the mechanism remains too simple and cannot afford two-way communication

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveselection capabilityVSAvoidcommunication mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The screening mechanism is made dynamic by adjusting the depth of information disclosure based on communication interaction. The system automatically progresses from simple photo-based selection to more comprehensive verification as communication depth increases, making the mechanism adaptable without requiring complex manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where communication interaction levels are monitored and used to adjust the screening process. As users interact and communication depth increases, the system automatically progresses to more comprehensive verification, creating a adaptive mechanism that responds to user behavior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of manufacture

If persons with poor appearance modify their photos to be more pleasing, then their appeal increases, but the authenticity of their profile is compromised and true friendship cannot be established

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprofile attractivenessVSAvoidprofile authenticity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary verification actions by requiring multiple forms of identification and communication before allowing full interaction. This preliminary verification process makes it difficult for users to successfully deceive the system, as multiple independent checks must be passed, thereby maintaining reliability while still allowing genuine users to present their best selves.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from multiple communication interactions and verification steps to assess user authenticity. Over time, the system monitors communication patterns and verification results to determine whether a user is genuine, creating a feedback loop that detects inconsistencies while allowing users to present themselves authentically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Loss of information

If a communication threshold is required before accessing counterpart information, then communication depth is increased, but the ease of making initial contact is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication depthVSAvoidease of initial contact
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The information disclosure is segmented into multiple levels that are unlocked progressively as communication depth increases. This segmentation allows users to easily initiate contact with basic information visible to all, while more personal information remains locked until communication thresholds are met, balancing ease of contact with communication depth.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system makes the information accessibility dynamic by automatically adjusting what information is visible based on communication interaction levels. This dynamic behavior maintains ease of initial contact for everyone while ensuring that deeper information is only accessed after sufficient communication has occurred, without requiring manual threshold setting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11218482B2Two-way information exchange system and method of using the system
Publication Date: 2022.01.04 AMONG NET CO LTD
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AI summary

A two-way information exchange system, which allows a requesting client employing an intelligent communication device to conduct information exchange with a target client, includes a communication module, a memory module, an authentication module, a selection module, a central processing module, an evaluation module, and an authorization module. The central processing module can search for one online client meeting the exchange condition provided from the requesting client to be served as a primary target client, and search the memory module for one or more clients meeting the exchange condition to be served as false target clients. The central processing module can send the identity data of the target clients to the intelligent communication device, and receive/send exchange information between the clients. The evaluation module can evaluate a communication level between the clients and issue a privileged instruction to the authorization module, which informs the requesting client of obtaining a delete privilege.