Content Sharing Protocol Selection via Personal Resource Files
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face complexity in sharing digital content across different devices and protocols, requiring them to manually select appropriate services and connectivity bearers based on content type, device capabilities, and recipient proximity, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The creation of personal resource files or databases that store information about an individual's devices, including supported protocols, addresses, and capabilities, allowing devices to automatically determine the best method for content sharing or access based on the selected recipient, eliminating the need for user intervention in service and connection decisions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually select services and connectivity bearers for content sharing, then content sharing can be performed across different devices and protocols, but the operation becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables devices to automatically determine and select appropriate services and connectivity bearers for content sharing without requiring manual user intervention. The device autonomously evaluates available protocols, services, and connectivity options, then autonomously selects and executes the most suitable combination for the given sharing scenario, thereby resolving the contradiction between versatile content sharing and operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism that automatically mediates between the user's content sharing request and the complex underlying infrastructure of multiple protocols and services. This intermediary layer handles the decision-making process of selecting appropriate services and connectivity bearers, shielding users from technical complexity while enabling adaptable content sharing across diverse devices and networks
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple services and protocols are supported for content exchange, then content sharing flexibility increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex content sharing system into distinct functional layers: protocol support layer, service layer, and connectivity bearer layer. Each layer is independently managed and can be selectively activated based on sharing requirements. This segmentation allows devices to support multiple protocols and services without presenting the full complexity to users, as the system automatically selects and configures only the necessary components for each sharing task
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal content sharing framework that can operate across multiple protocols and services through a common interface and decision-making mechanism. Rather than requiring separate manual configuration for each protocol, the system provides a unified multi-functional platform that automatically adapts to the appropriate protocol and service based on the sharing scenario, thereby reducing perceived device complexity while maintaining broad protocol support
3Reliability
If users determine connectivity bearers manually, then appropriate network selection is possible, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation and selection of appropriate connectivity bearers and services before the actual content sharing begins. Devices pre-assess available network options, protocol compatibility, and service capabilities, then pre-select the optimal combination for the intended sharing operation. This preliminary action ensures connection reliability is maintained while eliminating the time users would otherwise spend manually determining and configuring connectivity options
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AI summary
A method, apparatus, network entity, system and computer program product are provided for content sharing. In particular, a technique is provided whereby an individual desiring to share content including, for example, photograph albums, music or video files, or the like, need only select the individual(s) with whom he or she would like to share the content, and the device on which he or she is operating will determine all of the necessary protocols, connectivity bearers, and the like, for sharing the content, as well as the appropriate device with which the content should be shared.