Configuration Templates for Device Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of purchasing and configuring communication devices is inefficient and inconsistent due to fragmentation and custom OEM builds, often dis-intermediating the service provider from users and requiring time-consuming selection of devices, plans, services, and accessories, especially for less knowledgeable users.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing device configurations using configuration templates generated from leader devices, allowing follower devices to be provisioned with device data and applications based on user input or automatic identification, with conflict resolution and notification of configuration changes, enabling users to share and replicate settings across devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually select and configure devices, plans, services, and accessories individually, then customization options are maximized, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures device templates with commonly selected combinations of devices, plans, services, and accessories before users need them. These templates are created in advance based on popular configurations and can be directly applied to user orders, eliminating the need for manual step-by-step configuration while preserving customization options through template selection and modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates reusable configuration templates that capture complete device setups including hardware, software, services, and accessories. These templates can be copied and applied to multiple orders, allowing users to quickly replicate proven configurations while maintaining the ability to customize individual components if needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom OEM builds and fragmentation are used to provide diverse device configurations, then user choice is increased, but inconsistencies across devices and service provider dis-intermediation occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a universal configuration template framework that can accommodate diverse device types, plans, services, and accessories through a common structure. All configurations follow standardized templates that ensure consistency in how devices are provisioned, billed, and managed, while still allowing for extensive customization within each template category. This maintains service provider control and consistency across all device configurations.
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AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a configuration of a second end user device that includes device data and applications, generating a configuration template associated with the second end user device, providing a first end user device with access to the configuration template for enabling the first end user device to be configured, detecting an adjustment to the configuration of the second end user device, and transmitting a notification of a configuration change at the second end user device responsive to the detecting of the adjustment to enable the first end user device to be reconfigured according to the adjustment to the configuration of the second end user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.