Cloud Service Mapping to Desktop Objects via Dynamic Portal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current desktop environments do not fully leverage available Cloud services, as users lack a dynamic and end-user-controlled mechanism for accessing and mapping Cloud resources to client desktops, limiting the accessibility and utilization of Cloud services.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for dynamically connecting a Cloud service portal with a Cloud client computer, allowing users to select and map Cloud services to desktop objects, enabling seamless access and management of Cloud resources across multiple providers based on user profiles, with automatic switching to alternative providers if primary services are unavailable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Cloud services are made accessible from client desktop environments, then service accessibility is improved, but the complexity of the desktop environment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a service portal as an intermediary component that mediates between the client desktop environment and Cloud services. This portal provides a standardized interface for discovering, selecting, and accessing Cloud services without requiring direct integration complexity in the desktop environment itself. The portal handles the complex interactions with multiple Cloud providers while presenting a simplified service catalog to users.
Solution Approach 2:
The service portal implements universality by providing a single point of access that can connect to multiple different Cloud providers and service types. It creates a unified interface that works across various Cloud services (storage, computing, networking, etc.) and can be accessed from different client devices, making the system multi-functional and adaptable without requiring separate integration solutions for each service type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic mapping of Cloud services to desktop objects is implemented, then user control and adaptability are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic mapping by allowing the service portal to automatically discover and map Cloud services to desktop objects based on current system state and user profiles. The mapping is not static but can change dynamically based on service availability, user preferences, and system conditions. This enables adaptive user control while managing complexity through automated dynamic decision-making rather than manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The service portal provides self-service capabilities by automatically discovering available Cloud services, determining their mapping to desktop objects, and presenting them to users without requiring manual system configuration. The portal autonomously manages the complexity of service discovery and mapping, allowing users to simply select from available services rather than configuring complex integration parameters.
3Reliability
If automatic switching between Cloud providers is implemented, then service availability reliability is improved, but the complexity of service management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The service portal implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor Cloud service availability and performance. Based on this feedback, the system can automatically determine when to switch between providers and present switching options to users. The feedback loop includes monitoring service status, user experience metrics, and system conditions to make informed switching decisions that improve reliability while managing complexity through automated monitoring and decision-making.
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AI summary
The present invention describes an approach for general management of a client desktop with respect to accessing Cloud services. Included are means for dynamically determining, viewing, organizing, and linking desktop objects to associated server side Cloud resources and services. Specifically, the present invention provides a mechanism whereby Cloud services can be automatically represented on a plurality of client systems (for example, laptops, desktops, PDAs, etc) complete with the ability for the underlying provider of those services to be dynamically mapped based on a user's profile. The user will see standard available services regardless of the provider.