Data Consumption Manager for Wireless Device Tracking Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience in managing their wireless device tracking settings, as they need to manually enable and disable wireless capabilities to control data consumption, which is cumbersome and requires remembering multiple steps.
Innovation Solution
A data consumption manager system that detects trigger events to send messages to stop data consumption by a group of data consumers, allowing devices to remain connected to networks while restricting data access, thereby simplifying user control over tracking and data usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If users manually turn off mobile phone or place in airplane mode to stop tracking, then data consumption is stopped, but user convenience deteriorates and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the mobile device to automatically send stop consumption messages to data consumers without requiring user intervention. The device monitors its own data consumption status and autonomously controls data transmission, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust settings while still achieving data conservation goals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors data consumption status and automatically adjusts data transmission based on consumption triggers. When data consumption exceeds thresholds or specific conditions are met, the system automatically sends stop messages to relevant data consumers, creating a closed-loop control system that responds to user needs without manual input.
2Loss of information
If users manually enable and disable wireless capabilities to control data consumption, then data tracking is controlled, but device complexity and operational burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device performs self-service by automatically managing its own data consumption control. The device monitors wireless communications, identifies when data consumption should be stopped based on predefined conditions, and automatically sends control messages to data consumers without requiring users to manually enable or disable wireless capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring consumption thresholds, trigger conditions, and automated response protocols before actual data consumption occurs. When conditions are met, the pre-programmed automated responses are executed immediately, eliminating the need for users to perform complex manual configuration or remember multiple operational steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If devices remain connected to networks for continuous operation, then device functionality is maintained, but data consumption and tracking continue
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the device to adapt its data consumption status in real-time while maintaining network connectivity. The system dynamically adjusts data transmission behavior based on consumption triggers and user preferences, allowing the device to remain connected for functionality while selectively stopping data consumption to conserve energy when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements local quality control by selectively stopping data consumption for specific data consumers or specific types of data transmission while maintaining overall network connectivity. This allows the device to preserve connectivity for essential functions while locally restricting data consumption to conserve energy, rather than completely disconnecting from the network.
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AI summary
A method and computer system for managing data consumption for a device. A processor unit detects a trigger event for the device. The processor unit sends a message to stop consuming data from the device by a group of data consumers when the trigger event occurs.