Cross-Terminal Application Push via Server Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for cross-terminal application installation are cumbersome, requiring users to manually transfer installation packages between devices or install additional clients, complicating the process and lacking efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for cross-terminal application pushing, where a first terminal detects an application-push event, acquires installation information, and sends it to a server, which then distributes the information to related second terminals for installation, eliminating the need for additional clients and simplifying the installation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually transfer installation packages between devices (via flash memory, data cable, or Bluetooth), then the application can be installed on multiple terminals, but the operation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that receives installation information from a first terminal and distributes it to second terminals. This server-mediated approach eliminates the need for direct manual transfer between devices, automating the process and significantly reducing the time and effort required for cross-terminal application installation.
2Productivity
If users install a client designed for wireless data push on both PC and cell phone, then application pushing becomes faster and more convenient, but the system complexity increases due to requiring additional clients on multiple terminals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the push functionality from the terminal devices and consolidates it into a dedicated server component. Instead of requiring push clients on multiple terminals, the server alone handles the push functionality, receiving installation information from any terminal and distributing it to other terminals. This reduces device complexity while maintaining high productivity.
3Ease of operation
If users download installation package to PC and then transmit to cell phone via same client (e.g., QQ), then the application can be pushed, but additional clients must be installed on both terminals complicating operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal server platform that handles application pushing for multiple terminal types (PC, cell phone, tablet) without requiring terminal-specific clients. The server provides multi-functional support for receiving and distributing installation information across different device types, simplifying operations while maintaining ease of use.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for cross-terminal pushing of applications. For example, installation information of an application corresponding to an application-push event in a browser opened in a first terminal is acquired upon detection of the application-push event being triggered; the first terminal sends a push instruction to a server, the push instruction carrying the installation information of the application; the server sends the installation information of the application to one or more second terminals related to the first terminal; the second terminals send the installation information of the application; and the second terminals install the application based on at least information associated with the installation information of the application.