Base Station Framework for Cordless Device Internet Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

A wide range of telecommunications terminal equipment, such as cordless devices, lacks the functionality and compatibility to access advanced Internet-based services due to limitations in functionality, storage capacity, and connectivity, requiring users to upgrade to complex and expensive equipment that becomes obsolete quickly.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a software application framework and base station that provides enhanced connectivity and functionality to user devices, allowing access to various services through broadband communication networks, using protocols like SIP and ASCP, and enabling integration of existing and new applications within a broadband communication service.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users upgrade to latest generation equipment to access Internet services, then service functionality is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice functionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The base station is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a traditional telephone exchange, an Internet gateway, and an application server. The system allows simple cordless devices to access diverse Internet services (email, web browsing, instant messaging) through the base station's multi-functional architecture, eliminating the need for users to upgrade to complex smartphones.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The base station acts as an intermediary between simple cordless devices and the complex Internet infrastructure. It provides protocol translation, content formatting, and service mediation, allowing devices with limited capabilities to access services that require sophisticated processing, thereby resolving the contradiction between device simplicity and service functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If users upgrade to latest generation equipment to access Internet services, then service functionality is improved, but equipment cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice functionalityVSAvoidequipment cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The base station consolidates multiple expensive functionalities (Internet routing, application processing, content delivery) into a single device that serves all users in the coverage area. This allows individual user devices to remain simple and inexpensive while still accessing premium services through the shared base station infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system merges the functions of the base station, Internet gateway, and application server into a unified platform. By combining these previously separate expensive components into one shared resource, the system reduces the cost burden on individual users while maintaining comprehensive service functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If users purchase latest generation equipment to access Internet services, then service compatibility is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice compatibilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The base station serves as an intermediary that handles complex protocol translations and service processing centrally. User devices only need to perform simple communication functions, significantly reducing their power consumption while maintaining compatibility with diverse Internet services through the base station's mediation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If users purchase latest generation equipment to access Internet services, then service functionality is improved, but equipment obsolescence accelerates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice functionalityVSAvoidequipment lifespan

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The base station is designed as a universal platform that can support multiple service types and protocol versions simultaneously. This allows user devices to remain simple and long-lasting while the base station handles updates and adaptations to new services, effectively decoupling device lifespan from service evolution speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS7975011B2System and method for delivering enhanced application services to a user device

Publication Date: 2011.07.05 BROADSOFT INC

AI summary

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided that combines a software application framework within a variety of consumer communication devices to provide enhanced functionality. The enhanced functionality devices can then be controlled and integrated into an Internet based application and delivery service, connected by various networking technologies including, e.g., broadband communication systems. Centralized and distributed services allow a user to modify a variety of parameters that will ultimately control how information is delivered. The solution can also be controlled by service providers as a method for integrating their existing application infrastructure and potentially new applications within an overall broadband communication service.