Cross-Device Electronic Transaction Management via Network Address Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Managing and conducting media-related transactions across multiple communications devices within a household or defined community is cumbersome, as each device often requires separate processes for transactions like downloading media files, and active users can only conduct transactions on the device they are currently using.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that allow presenting an offer on one communications device to conduct an electronic transaction on another device, involving retrieving a network address from a storage device and executing the transaction on the selected device, enabling defined communities to initiate and execute transactions across multiple devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate download processes are used for each device, then transaction accuracy is maintained, but operation complexity increases and time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransaction accuracyVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the transaction management function into two parts: (1) centralized offer management and device selection handled by the first communications device, and (2) actual transaction execution handled by the second communications device. This segmentation allows the first device to simplify the user interface and selection process while the second device maintains transaction accuracy through its local transaction处理能力.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces a mediator component that receives the offer on the first device, transmits it to the second device, and coordinates the transaction execution. This intermediary mechanism enables cross-device transaction initiation while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the transaction process on the target device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If separate download processes are used for each device, then device-specific transaction control is maintained, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice-specific controlVSAvoidtime consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing the offer presentation capability on the first communications device and pre-storing device identification information. When a user wants to conduct a transaction, the offer is already prepared and can be quickly transmitted to the target device without requiring time-consuming setup or configuration steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables continuous transaction flow across devices by maintaining the transaction context and state throughout the cross-device process. The offer presentation, device selection, and transaction execution form a continuous workflow without interruptions or repeated setup steps, reducing overall time consumption while maintaining device-specific control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Reliability

If active users can only conduct transactions on the current device, then device security is maintained, but operation versatility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice securityVSAvoidoperation versatility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements multi-functionality by enabling the first communications device to serve dual purposes: (1) as a standalone transaction device for users currently active on it, and (2) as a remote control interface for initiating transactions on second communications devices. This universal design allows users to flexibly conduct transactions on any device in the network regardless of which device they are currently using.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The intermediary mechanism securely transmits transaction offers and authorization information between devices while maintaining device-specific security boundaries. The mediator ensures that each device maintains its own security context and authentication requirements, allowing versatile cross-device operation without compromising individual device security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS8990426B2Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing electronic transactions

Publication Date: 2015.03.24 BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION(US)

AI summary

Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing electronic transactions are provided. A method includes presenting an offer on a first communications device to conduct an electronic transaction on another communications device that is different from the first communications device. In response to an acceptance of the offer and selection of the other communications device, the method includes retrieving a network address for the other communications device from a storage device, and executing the electronic transaction on the other communications device via the network address.