VoIP Communication Tokens for Spontaneous Receiver Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems require pre-registration with service providers for both callers and receivers, creating a barrier for spontaneous communication and lacking interoperability between different service providers.
Innovation Solution
A VoIP communication method using a communication token, such as a QR code, that allows callers to connect with receivers without pre-registration, by containing the receiver's IP address or a link to it, and includes a profile with conditions for call acceptance, enabling direct contact through a distributed server network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pre-registration with service providers is required for both callers and receivers, then communication service can be provided and located, but the complexity of operation increases and spontaneous communication is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the registration requirement from the communication process. Instead of requiring both parties to register with service providers, the system uses communication tokens (such as QR codes) that directly identify receivers without needing service provider registration. This removes the operational barrier while maintaining the ability to locate and connect communication parties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces communication tokens as an intermediary element between callers and receivers. These tokens serve as a mediator that enables direct communication without requiring both parties to go through service provider registration processes. The token contains or links to receiver identification information, allowing spontaneous connection initiation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If registration data is not shared between different service providers, then service provider independence is maintained, but interoperability and ability to communicate across providers is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal communication token system that works across different service providers. The token standard enables a caller from one provider to communicate with a receiver from another provider without requiring registration with multiple providers. This multi-functional approach allows the same token mechanism to work across different communication services and providers.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of having service providers share registration data (centralized approach), the patent inverts the approach by having receivers provide their own communication tokens directly to callers. This decentralized inversion eliminates the need for data sharing between providers while maintaining interoperability, as each receiver's token is independently valid across all providers.
3Productivity
If communication tokens contain direct IP addresses, then direct contact is enabled, but privacy control and security are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a nested structure where communication tokens can contain or link to IP addresses at different levels of abstraction. The token may directly contain IP addresses for efficiency, or link to servers that store IP addresses for privacy protection. This nested approach allows the system to switch between direct contact (high productivity) and privacy-protected contact (low harmful factors) depending on the specific implementation needs.
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AI summary
A VoIP communication service using communication tokens, such as QR codes, to identify the receivers can provide callers with the ability to communicate with the receivers using VoIP technology, without the need to pre-registering with the VoIP service provider that hosts the communication. The tokens can be customized by having a profile, which can include conditions imposed by the receivers on the callers. The tokens can be used in a call center to provide VoIP communication services.