Burst Tethering for Mobile Data Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computing devices like laptops and tablets often lack direct access to telecommunications networks and rely on short-range wireless communication, making it difficult to synchronize data when free Wi-Fi hotspots are unavailable.
Innovation Solution
A mobile communication device with a first network interface for connecting to a telecommunications network and a second interface for tethering with another computing device, enabling data synchronization by generating credentials, determining synchronization parameters, and establishing wireless access points to facilitate network access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mobile communication device establishes a continuous tethered connection for data synchronization, then data synchronization capability is improved, but battery consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements burst tethering where the mobile device periodically establishes tethered connections for data synchronization at predetermined intervals, rather than maintaining a continuous connection. The processor determines synchronization periods and establishes connections only during these periodic bursts, enabling data sync while conserving battery power during idle periods.
2Ease of operation
If automated synchronization protocols are implemented, then user intervention is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device automatically performs synchronization parameter determination, connection timing decisions, and data sync operations without requiring user initiation. The processor autonomously monitors for synchronization needs, establishes connections during determined time periods, and manages the entire burst tethering process, eliminating the need for manual user intervention while keeping the interface simple.
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AI summary
A mobile communication device enables data synchronization between a tethered computing device and another computing device over a telecommunications network. The communication device includes a network interface configured for connection to the network to establish a network connection and another network interface configured for connection to the tethered device to establish a series of tethered connections and permit the tethered device to use the network connection. The communication device includes a processor configured to receive information from the tethered device during a first tethered connection and to determine, in response, a parameter associated with a synchronization period during which the tethered device may use the network connection to synchronize data between the tethered device and the another computing device. The processor is configured to establish a synchronization wireless access point responsive to the parameter through which the tethered device can establish a second tethered connection to access the network connection.