Web-Based Communication Consolidation via Virtual Number Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in managing multiple communication devices and accounts, leading to missed calls and messages due to the association of a cellular phone number with a single SIM, making it impossible to receive or place calls on other devices if one is forgotten.
Innovation Solution
A web-based system that consolidates multiple communication channels, allowing users to access and manage multiple phone numbers, calendars, and email accounts from a single internet-connected device, using WebRTC technology to route calls and messages across multiple UEs associated with the same provider.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a cellular phone number is associated with a single SIM, then the system maintains simplicity in number-SIM mapping, but the user cannot receive or place calls on multiple devices simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the association between phone numbers and SIM cards by introducing a virtual number mapping layer. Instead of directly binding a phone number to a single SIM, the system creates virtual number entries that can be dynamically associated with multiple SIM cards and corresponding user equipment. This segmentation allows one phone number to be split across multiple SIM-U E relationships, enabling flexible multi-device accessibility while maintaining manageable system complexity through structured mapping tables.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users carry multiple devices for work and personal communication, then communication versatility is improved, but the user must manage multiple devices and check multiple applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple communication channels and devices into a unified management interface. By implementing a mapping system that correlates phone numbers, email addresses, and calendar accounts with multiple user equipment devices, the system allows users to access and manage all their communication channels from any single device. This consolidation eliminates the need to separately manage multiple applications and devices, as the unified interface presents all communication resources in one place.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a phone number is tied to one user equipment, then the system maintains clear device identity, but the user cannot access their number on alternative devices when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a virtual number mapping system as an intermediary layer between the phone number and the user equipment. This intermediary maintains a mapping table that associates virtual number entries with multiple SIM cards and corresponding devices. When a call is received, the system queries the mapping table to determine which devices should ring, enabling flexible device selection while ensuring reliable call accessibility. The intermediary layer preserves device identity clarity through structured mappings while enabling cross-device access when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for providing online access to multiple mobile station international subscriber directory numbers (MSISDNs), or mobile numbers, with compatible internet-connected user equipment (UEs). The system can include a web portal through which users can send and receive voice calls, video calls, text messages, e-mails, and other communications via multiple authorized mobile numbers. The system can include a graphical user interface (GUI) to enable users to select a mobile number to place a call or send a text, for example, with the call or text appearing to be sent from the mobile number. The system can also route incoming calls and texts to both the UE associated with the mobile number and the web portal. Thus, an incoming call, for example, can ring on both the UE and a tablet or laptop computer substantially simultaneously.