Configuration Information Sharing for Terminal Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

The complexity of setting configuration information on terminal devices, such as system and application configurations, leads to cumbersome operations for users, especially as hardware capabilities increase and more services are provided, making it difficult for users to efficiently manage and optimize device settings.

Innovation Solution

A configuration information sharing method that allows terminal devices to obtain and share system and application configuration information, enabling users to simplify setting operations by synchronizing or uploading configuration settings to other devices, cloud servers, or public platforms, thereby reducing repetitive tasks and improving user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users manually set system and application configuration information on terminal devices, then configuration can be customized according to user needs, but the operation becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration setting operationVSAvoidtime for configuration setting
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables users to copy configuration information from one terminal device to another through sharing mechanisms. The first terminal device shares its system and application configuration information with a second terminal device, allowing the second device to acquire pre-optimized configurations without manual setting, thus resolving the contradiction between customization and operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by allowing users to configure their terminal devices in advance and share these pre-configured settings with others. The first terminal device prepares configuration information that can be later applied to the second terminal device, eliminating the need for repetitive manual configuration and saving time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If hardware capabilities of terminal devices are improved to provide more services and applications, then device functionality increases, but system and application configuration becomes increasingly complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent addresses configuration complexity by enabling copying of complete configuration sets from one device to another. When hardware capabilities expand and introduce new configuration options, users can simply copy configurations from devices with similar hardware, avoiding the need to manually navigate complex configuration interfaces for each new service or application

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal configuration sharing mechanism that works across different terminal devices regardless of their specific hardware capabilities. The sharing system provides a multi-functional solution that handles system configurations, application configurations, and various service settings through a unified interface, reducing the perceived complexity for users

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

Data Source

PatentUS12113672B2Configuration information sharing method, terminal device, and computer readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.10.08 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

A configuration information sharing method, a terminal device, and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The configuration information sharing method, performed by a first terminal device, includes: obtaining first configuration information, where the first configuration information includes at least one of system configuration information or application configuration information of the first terminal device; and sharing the first configuration information.