Application Service Bundling for Simplified Computer Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face complexity in setting up computers for tasks like phone calls or music playback due to the need for multiple components and services, which can deter them from utilizing the full potential of computers and the Internet.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for bundling applications and services together, allowing users to easily configure their computers by combining necessary components into a single package accessible over a network, with diagnostic monitoring for compatibility and licensing schemes, enabling users to quickly set up devices for specific tasks like telephony or multimedia.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components and services are installed separately to enable computer functions like phone calls or music playback, then the system functionality is complete and reliable, but the setup complexity and user effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (applications, services, drivers, configuration files) into a single bundled package that can be installed with one action. This bundle includes everything needed to transform a computer into a specific device type (phone, music player, etc.), eliminating the need for users to manually install and configure each component separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The bundle is prepared in advance with all necessary components pre-configured and pre-tested for compatibility. The manifest file预先 defines the installation sequence and dependencies, so when the user installs the bundle, the system automatically handles the complex setup process that would otherwise require significant user effort and time.
2Reliability
If users manually configure each component for tasks like telephony or music playback, then compatibility issues can be addressed, but the time and effort required for setup increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bundle includes a manifest file that provides feedback mechanisms to track installation progress, detect compatibility issues, and automatically adjust the installation process. The system monitors whether each component is properly installed and configured, and can retry or alert the user if issues arise, ensuring reliability without requiring manual verification of each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The bundle is self-installing, meaning it automatically detects the system environment, installs components in the correct sequence, configures dependencies, and verifies successful installation without requiring user intervention beyond the initial download and execution. This self-service capability maintains compatibility while dramatically reducing setup time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive services and applications are provided individually, then users have flexibility in selection, but the difficulty of finding and assembling necessary components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individually selectable services and applications into a pre-assembled bundle that maintains the flexibility of component selection while eliminating the difficulty of finding and assembling them. The bundle can be customized to include specific combinations of services (telephony, music, video, etc.) and is distributed as a single package that installs automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The bundle system provides a universal framework that can accommodate different types of services and applications through a standardized manifest format. This allows the same bundle infrastructure to support various functionality types (phone calls, music playback, video streaming, etc.) while maintaining ease of installation through a consistent process.
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AI summary
A system and method are provided for managing bundles of applications and services over a network between a server system and client computers. Related applications and services are bundled together in one package so that a user is able to quickly and easily configure a computer to perform a specified task. By combining both the applications and the services in one bundle, users no longer have to search the Internet for necessary components. Furthermore, additional features that allow portability of the bundled applications and services in addition to diagnostic monitoring are included.