Wireless Device Time Zone Display via Server Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems fail to accurately convey time zone information between wireless communication devices in different time zones, leading to miscommunication and inconvenience when users attempt to contact each other.
Innovation Solution
A system and method where a first wireless communication device can retrieve and display the time zone information of a second device located in a different time zone, using a server to facilitate the exchange of time zone data and allowing users to determine the best time for communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If time zone information is not provided between wireless communication devices, then device complexity is reduced, but communication reliability deteriorates due to miscommunication and inability to determine user availability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that stores and provides time zone information to wireless communication devices. Instead of each device maintaining complex time zone data and comparison logic, the server acts as a centralized mediator that supplies the necessary time zone information, thereby improving communication reliability while avoiding the complexity of distributed time zone management across all devices.
2Productivity
If time zone information is displayed for each contact, then communication efficiency is improved by preventing miscommunication, but information quantity increases leading to display complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts time zone information as a separate, dedicated data element from the general contact information. By isolating and specifically displaying only the time zone difference data alongside contact details, the system provides the necessary information for efficient communication without overwhelming the user with excessive data, thus improving communication efficiency while managing information quantity effectively.
3Ease of operation
If time zone information is automatically retrieved and displayed, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time increases due to data retrieval and processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the server store time zone information in advance and making it readily accessible. When a wireless communication device needs time zone data, it is already available on the server, eliminating the need for real-time calculations or complex lookups. This pre-prepared state reduces the time required to retrieve and display time zone information while maintaining ease of operation for the user.
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AI summary
A method and mobile device configured to display time zone information of a destination mobile device to which the mobile device connects based on time zone information of the mobile device and the destination mobile device.