Unified Communication Platform for Dynamic Network Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face challenges in unifying their communication services across different modes and providers, leading to limitations in access, quality, and cost, as they often rely on multiple devices and providers for voice and data communications, with existing solutions being restrictive and lacking in flexibility.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that enable devices to operate on multiple networks, dynamically select the best provider based on cost, quality, and bandwidth, and seamlessly transition between them, treating voice and data communications as packet data to provide flexible and cost-effective communication services.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If users rely on multiple devices and providers for voice and data communications, then communication coverage and reliability are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication coverageVSAvoidnumber of devices and providers
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple communication networks (wireless, wired, cellular, Wi-Fi) and multiple providers into a single unified access point. The system merges diverse communication modes including voice, data, video, and text messaging into one integrated platform, allowing users to access all services through a single device without managing separate connections for each provider or network type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified communication system provides universal access to multiple communication functions including voice calls, data transmission, video conferencing, text messaging, and file sharing through a single platform. The system is designed to work with multiple providers and network types simultaneously, making the single device capable of performing functions that previously required multiple specialized devices.

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

2Reliability

If users rely on multiple devices and providers for voice and data communications, then communication coverage and reliability are improved, but ease of operation worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication coverageVSAvoidsimplicity of access
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple communication networks (wireless, wired, cellular, Wi-Fi) and multiple providers into a single unified access point. The system merges diverse communication modes including voice, data, video, and text messaging into one integrated platform, allowing users to access all services through a single device without managing separate connections for each provider or network type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically manages network selection, provider switching, and service routing without requiring user intervention. The unified communication platform handles the complexity of coordinating multiple networks and providers behind the scenes, providing users with a simple, automatic experience where communication services are delivered seamlessly without manual configuration or device switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If communication services are provided through multiple providers, then service quality and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice qualityVSAvoidsystem configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The unified communication system acts as an intermediary layer between users and multiple communication providers. This mediator manages the complexity of coordinating different providers, networks, and service types, presenting a simplified interface to users while handling the intricate details of network selection, service routing, and provider management in the background.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified communication system provides universal access to multiple communication functions including voice calls, data transmission, video conferencing, text messaging, and file sharing through a single platform. The system is designed to work with multiple providers and network types simultaneously, making the single device capable of performing functions that previously required multiple specialized devices.

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

4Stability of the object's composition

If traditional separate systems are used for voice and data communications, then system stability is maintained, but adaptability and flexibility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem stabilityVSAvoidcommunication flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple communication networks (wireless, wired, cellular, Wi-Fi) and multiple providers into a single unified access point. The system merges diverse communication modes including voice, data, video, and text messaging into one integrated platform, allowing users to access all services through a single device without managing separate connections for each provider or network type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified communication system dynamically adapts to different communication needs and network conditions. It can automatically switch between different network types (wireless, wired, cellular, Wi-Fi) and service modes based on availability, quality, and user requirements, providing flexible communication capabilities while maintaining stable operation through automated management of the integrated platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2145498B1Flexible communication systems and methods
Publication Date: 2018.10.31 GOOGLE LLC
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AI summary

A method of initiating a telecommunication session for a communication device include submitting to one or more telecommunication carriers a proposal for a telecommunication session, receiving from at least one of the one or more of telecommunication carriers a bid to carry the telecommunications session, and automatically selecting one of the telecommunications carriers from the carriers submitting a bid, and initiating the telecommunication session through the selected telecommunication carrier.