Crawler Module for Intermittent Telecommunication Device Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems are unable to effectively detect and manage devices connected to the Internet outside of a home network, particularly those with independent mobile connections, as they cannot be detected by existing methods that rely on routers for Internet access.
Innovation Solution
A method and system using a crawler module that addresses devices connected to both mobile radio and line-based telecommunications networks, allowing for the detection and management of devices via a standardized user interface, with service containers to collect and store device identifiers and configuration information, and facilitates direct interaction with telecommunications networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hierarchical indexing model with service node is used to manage home network devices, then devices within home network can be detected and managed, but devices with independent mobile network connections cannot be detected
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a universal device identifier (IMEI) that works across both home network and mobile network connections. The database stores device information accessible through multiple network paths, enabling the same detection mechanism to work for devices regardless of their connection type - whether through router WiFi or direct mobile network
Solution Approach 2:
The service node acts as an intermediary that can operate in multiple modes. It can function as a traditional home network service node when devices are connected via router, and also as a mobile network-based detection point when devices use independent mobile connections, bridging the gap between different network architectures
2Loss of information
If web crawler technology is used to discover devices, then comprehensive device information can be collected, but the system complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of web crawling (discovering devices through systematic querying) and applies it specifically to device management contexts. Instead of implementing a full web crawler system, it uses simplified crawler-like mechanisms that query devices systematically using their identifiers and interfaces, collecting necessary information without the overhead of general-purpose web crawling infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
Devices provide their own identification information (IMEI, device names, interfaces) when queried by the crawler. The crawler module simply systematically queries devices and collects self-provided information, rather than having to parse and extract information from complex device responses. This self-service approach reduces the complexity of information extraction
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AI summary
A method and a system are proposed for finding and/or associating devices that are at least intermittently and at least indirectly connected to a telecommunication network and are reachable via the telecommunication network, wherein in a first method step, device identifiers of the devices are stored in a database, wherein in a second step, devices are associated with a user, wherein the devices comprise a first category of devices that are directly connected to the telecommunication network, and comprise a second category of devices that are connected to devices in the first category of devices, wherein the first method step is performed by means of a crawler module, wherein the devices in the second category are reached via the telecommunication network such that the devices in the first category are searched for devices in the second category, and/or are indexed, by means of the crawler module.