Voice SMS Addressing via Text Message Interception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing voice SMS messaging methods require manual input of recipient addresses, limiting the use of stored addresses in local address books for sending voice messages.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that integrates voice SMS messaging with standard recipient addressing methods used in text SMS messaging, allowing users to select recipients from their mobile device's call history or address book, with a client application intercepting text messages to prompt for voice content and record voice messages on a server for notification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input of recipient address is required for voice SMS messaging, then the messaging system can ensure accurate recipient identification, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to use stored addresses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the voice SMS messaging system to use the same address book and addressing methods as text SMS messaging, making the system universal across different message types. Users can select recipients from stored addresses in the address book for both text and voice messages, eliminating the need for separate addressing procedures and manual input requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the addressing functionality of text SMS and voice SMS into a unified system. The address book, previously used only for text messages, is now integrated with voice message composition, allowing users to leverage existing stored addresses for voice messaging without requiring separate manual input mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If voice content is integrated with text messages, then the messaging capability is enhanced, but the device complexity increases due to additional voice recording and processing functions
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device is enhanced to perform multiple messaging functions within a unified interface. The same device that sends and receives text messages now also supports voice message recording, processing, and transmission using the existing address book and messaging infrastructure, making the device versatile without requiring separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines text messaging and voice messaging functionalities into a single integrated system. The voice recording capability is merged with the existing text message composition and sending mechanisms, allowing users to add voice content to messages without requiring separate hardware or software systems.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a method and system for allowing voice short message service (SMS) messaging using methods of recipient addressing as used by text SMS messaging. A user creates a text SMS message and addresses the message to a recipient. The address of the recipient may be obtained from the address book stored locally on the user's mobile device. A client application intercepts the text SMS message and prompts whether the user wants to include a voice SMS message. If the user wants to include the voice SMS message, the user's voice message is recorded on a server. The text message along with a notification of the voice message is transmitted to the recipient. The recipient may use the information in the voice message notification to access and listen to the user's recorded voice message.