Application Management System with Usage Tracking and Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current application deployment methods require either individual purchases or bulk licensing, lacking efficient management and access control, particularly in large organizations, which can lead to IT security concerns and inefficient resource allocation.
Innovation Solution
An application management system that includes a managed storefront module for accessing purchasable applications based on user information, a recording module for tracking usage statistics, and an administrative module for regulating access, allowing centralized control and approval of application access based on usage data and organizational policies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individual purchases or bulk licensing are used for application deployment, then application access is provided, but efficient management and access control are lacking, leading to IT security concerns and inefficient resource allocation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an application management system as an intermediary between users and purchasable applications. This system includes a storefront module that presents applications to users, a recording module that tracks usage information, and an administrative module that regulates access based on recorded data. The intermediary manages the complexity of access control and licensing, providing secure and efficient application deployment without requiring individual purchases or bulk licensing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If individual purchases are used for application deployment, then users can access applications, but resource allocation becomes inefficient in large organizations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the recording module continuously collects usage information about application access, launch, and interaction. This data is fed back to the administrative module, which uses it to make informed decisions about license allocation and access regulation. The feedback loop enables dynamic resource allocation that adapts to actual usage patterns, improving productivity while maintaining flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The storefront module enables users to self-select and access applications based on their needs, while the system automatically manages licensing and access control. Users can browse and access applications without manual intervention, yet the system maintains efficient resource allocation through automated tracking and regulation, combining user autonomy with organizational efficiency.
3Quantity of substance
If bulk licensing is used for application deployment, then application access is provided to many users, but access control and management become inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the application management system into distinct functional modules: a storefront module for presenting applications, a recording module for tracking usage, and an administrative module for regulating access. This segmentation allows the system to handle bulk licensing efficiently while maintaining detailed access control. Each module performs a specific function, reducing overall system complexity and improving manageability.
Data Source
AI summary
The claimed subject matter includes techniques for application management including a managed application storefront module to return an access mechanism for a subset of purchasable applications to a storefront based on user information. An example system can also include a recording module to store usage information for the subset of purchasable applications accessed from the storefront. The usage information can include the user information, organization information, and an application version for each of the subset of purchasable applications accessed by the user. Another example system can include an administrative module to regulate access of the user, based on information recorded by the recording module, to a purchasable application of the subset of purchasable applications. In an example, this application management system, and its related techniques, can be used in ground up trial of applications by a large number of users, such as employees.