Unique Identifier Messaging System for Address Resolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals often face difficulties in electronically communicating with others when they are unaware of the recipient's email or other electronic addresses, and these addresses may change, leading to communication challenges.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that associates unique identifiers with corresponding profiles in an electronic repository, allowing messages to be sent using these identifiers, which can be in various formats, and facilitates access to message information through notifications or storage in messaging systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional email addresses are used for communication, then the communication system is simple and widely supported, but the recipient must know and provide the correct email address, which causes communication failures when addresses are unknown or changed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a unique identifier system as an intermediary between the sender and recipient. Instead of directly requiring the recipient's email address, the system uses unique identifiers (such as device IDs, profile IDs, or other distinguishing markers) that are associated with recipient profiles stored in a database. The messaging system resolves these identifiers to the appropriate email addresses or other communication channels automatically, eliminating the need for the sender to know or update email addresses manually.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-storing recipient profiles with their communication preferences, contact information, and associated unique identifiers in a database before communication occurs. This allows the system to automatically resolve and route messages without requiring real-time address verification or updates from either party.
2Device complexity
If email addresses are used as the primary identifier, then the communication protocol is simple, but the system becomes complex when addresses change or are unknown
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal unique identifier system that can represent multiple types of recipients (individuals, devices, organizations) through a single standardized mechanism. The same unique identifier resolution process works whether the recipient is identified by device ID, profile ID, or other markers, making the system adaptable to various communication scenarios without requiring separate handling for each identifier type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically resolves unique identifiers to current communication addresses by querying a database that maintains updated profiles. When a recipient changes their email address or communication preferences, the system automatically picks up the new information from the database, allowing the communication system to adapt to changes without requiring manual reconfiguration.
3Productivity
If manual address management is required, then the system remains simple, but communication efficiency decreases when addresses are unknown or frequently changing
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically resolving unique identifiers and routing messages without requiring manual intervention from either the sender or recipient. The database automatically maintains updated profiles and communication preferences, and the messaging system automatically queries and resolves identifiers, eliminating the need for manual address lookup, verification, or updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the messaging system continuously queries the database for updated recipient information. When a recipient updates their profile or communication preferences, this feedback is automatically incorporated into future message routing decisions, improving communication efficiency without requiring manual reconfiguration.
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AI summary
A method and system for electronically communicating with a user knowing only a unique identifier associated with that user is described. An electronic message having an address based upon the unique identifier and consistent with an assigned convention is sent from a portable device and received by a server system. The message sent may include attachments such as, for example, pictures, audio and/or video files. The server system includes or is capable of accessing an electronic repository in which a plurality of unique identifiers are respectively associated with a corresponding plurality of profiles. Upon receipt at the server system, the message and any attachments are stored in association with a profile corresponding to the unique identifier. The server system then facilitates access to the message information and any attachments in accordance with the profile.