Unified Messaging System for Dynamic Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Implementing separate synchronous and asynchronous messaging systems requires additional resources and developer time for maintenance and debugging, as they serve different purposes but are not ideal for urgent or batch messaging scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A combined messaging system that determines message priority to send messages either synchronously or asynchronously, emulating synchronous behavior by holding a network connection open and removing default callback URLs, allowing for reduced infrastructure and runtime environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate synchronous and asynchronous messaging systems are implemented, then both urgent and batch message requirements can be met, but additional computing resources and developer time for maintenance and debugging are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines synchronous and asynchronous messaging capabilities into a single unified system. The messaging service can dynamically select between synchronous and asynchronous communication modes based on message priority, eliminating the need for separate messaging systems while maintaining both urgent and batch message handling capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified messaging system performs multiple functions by supporting both synchronous and asynchronous communication protocols within the same infrastructure. The system can handle different message types (urgent and batch) through a single service endpoint, making the system universal and multi-functional.
2Speed
If synchronous communication is used for urgent messages, then message delivery speed and confirmation are improved, but the system complexity and single points of failure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts its communication mode based on message priority. For urgent messages, it uses synchronous communication to ensure fast delivery and confirmation. For batch messages, it switches to asynchronous communication. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize for speed when needed without permanently maintaining the complexity of synchronous stacks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the communication parameter (synchronous vs. asynchronous) based on the priority field in the message request. High-priority messages trigger synchronous communication with immediate confirmation, while low-priority messages use asynchronous communication, thereby adjusting system behavior to match operational requirements.
3Productivity
If asynchronous communication is used for batch messages, then resource efficiency and failure resilience are improved, but message delivery confirmation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects asynchronous communication for batch messages based on their low priority classification. This allows the system to maintain resource efficiency and failure resilience for non-urgent communications while accepting longer confirmation times, which are acceptable for batch operations.
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AI summary
In some aspects, a methods and systems may combine asynchronous and synchronous messaging infrastructure such that a single system can send messages both asynchronously and synchronously when needed. A system may implement an asynchronous system that is able to determine whether a message should be sent asynchronously or synchronously. If a message is to be sent synchronously, the asynchronous system may emulate a synchronous system by holding a network connection open and/or removing a default callback uniform resource locator (URL) from a data structure used in sending the message.