Cloud Backup for Dynamic Application Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional cloud data synchronization tools are limited in backing up and sharing dynamic data such as chat records, browser history, or application data files, and cannot effectively recover lost or damaged data on mobile devices.

Innovation Solution

A method where a client device connects to a cloud server via a network, obtains an installed application list, chooses applications, and transmits the access path and backup of application data files to the cloud server for storage and recovery, enabling data sharing and retrieval across devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional cloud data synchronization tools are used, then fixed data such as files, photos, and contact information can be backed up, but dynamic data such as chat records, browser history, and application data files cannot be effectively backed up or shared

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata type coverageVSAvoiddata backup completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extends cloud backup functionality from traditional fixed data types (files, photos, contacts) to include dynamic data types (chat records, browser history, application data). The system achieves multi-functionality by implementing a universal backup mechanism that can handle both static and dynamic data through the same cloud synchronization infrastructure, allowing users to backup diverse data types across multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If conventional cloud backup tools are used, then predetermined fixed data can be stored, but lost or damaged data on mobile devices cannot be recovered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata recovery capabilityVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary backup actions by continuously synchronizing data to the cloud server before data loss occurs. This proactive approach ensures that chat records, browser history, and application data are pre-stored in the cloud, enabling recovery if the mobile device is lost or damaged. The backup process runs automatically in the background without requiring user intervention at the moment of data loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If cloud data synchronization is implemented for all data types, then complete data protection is achieved, but network bandwidth and storage resources are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata protection completenessVSAvoidnetwork resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements selective synchronization by identifying and backing up only specific data types (chat records, browser history, application data) rather than all possible data on the device. This partial action approach provides comprehensive protection for user-generated dynamic data while avoiding unnecessary network traffic and storage consumption from system files or redundant data already present in the cloud.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentEP3190775B1Cloud data backup and recovery method
Publication Date: 2021.03.10 HUIZHOU TCL MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for backing cloud data up and a method for recovering cloud data are provided. A cloud server and a client device are connected to a cloud network. The method for backing cloud data up includes: using the client device to obtain an installed application list and to show the installed application list; using the client device to choose a application in the application list; using the client device to obtain a access path where the backup of the application data file in the client device is and to transmit the access path and a backup of the application data file to the cloud server; and using the cloud server to save the access path and the corresponding backup of the application data file. By using the the present inventive method, any user's chosen data can be shared among the cloud server and the client device.