Video Ring-Back Tone Provisioning via Intermediary Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current telephony systems primarily use audio tones for ring-back notifications, whereas users desire to share video content, and existing technologies lack efficient methods for exchanging and provisioning video ring-back tones (RBT) on video-capable devices during calls.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for exchanging and provisioning video RBTs on video-capable devices, involving user-generated content, Near Field Communication (NFC), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks, where video content is uploaded to a provider system, converted into vRBT clips, and played on the calling party's device before the call is answered or sent to voicemail.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional audio tones are used for ring-back notifications, then the system is simple and compatible with all devices, but users cannot share video content and the user experience is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a content management server as an intermediary between users and the telephony network. This server handles video content storage, processing, and delivery, enabling video RBT functionality without requiring direct integration between user devices and the core telephony system. The intermediary absorbs the complexity of video handling while maintaining simple interfaces for end users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments video content into standardized RBT clips with specific duration and format requirements. The content management server divides uploaded videos into appropriate segments for ring-back tone playback, separating the content creation process from the delivery mechanism. This segmentation enables versatile content sharing while maintaining system simplicity through standardized processing.
2Ease of operation
If video content is exchanged between mobile devices using PDI, then users can share video content, but there is no efficient method for provisioning video RBTs during calls
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by having users upload and register video content with the content management server before actual call scenarios occur. The content is pre-processed, stored, and associated with user profiles in advance. When a call is initiated, the system simply retrieves and plays the pre-prepared video RBT clips, eliminating the need for real-time video processing during calls and significantly improving provisioning efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If video RBT clips are played on video-capable devices, then user experience is enhanced with visual notification, but the system requires video processing and delivery infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The content management server acts as an intermediary that handles all video processing, encoding, and delivery operations. The telephony network and end devices only need to perform simple video playback operations. The intermediary absorbs the complexity of video infrastructure requirements while providing enhanced user experience through standardized video RBT delivery.
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AI summary
A system for and method for provisioning video ring back tones (vRBTs) is presented. The system may include one or more network enabled computers configured to receive video content from one or more parties over a network. The video content may be used to create one or more vRBTs. The vRBTs may be associated with one or more subscriber profiles. The vRBTs may be assigned to one or more parties. When a party attempts to place a video call to a subscriber, the vRBT may be played back on the calling party's video-equipped device until the subscriber answers the call, ignores the call, or sends the call to voicemail.