Device Management System for Data Communications Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile devices face issues with excessive data usage and battery depletion due to uncontrolled data communications, leading to additional charges and reduced battery life, especially when roaming or using cellular networks, which existing technologies fail to manage effectively.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing device functionality by identifying authorized wireless networks, redirecting data communications to these networks instead of cellular networks, and enforcing compliance with management policies to optimize data usage and battery preservation, including features like data prioritization and cost control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data communications are performed via cellular network, then network coverage and connectivity are ensured, but data usage costs increase and battery power is depleted rapidly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network selection mechanism that acts as an intermediary between the application and the cellular network. This mechanism monitors available networks, identifies authorized non-cellular alternatives (such as Wi-Fi networks), and redirects data communications through these intermediaries when available, thereby reducing cellular data usage and battery consumption while maintaining connectivity reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts network selection based on real-time conditions. It continuously monitors the availability of authorized networks and switches between cellular and non-cellular networks as needed. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize battery usage and data costs while ensuring continuous network connectivity
2Reliability
If data communications are performed via cellular network, then network coverage and connectivity are ensured, but additional data charges are incurred
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network selection mechanism that acts as an intermediary between the application and the cellular network. This mechanism monitors available networks, identifies authorized non-cellular alternatives (such as Wi-Fi networks), and redirects data communications through these intermediaries when available, thereby reducing cellular data usage and battery consumption while maintaining connectivity reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by monitoring data usage patterns, network availability, and authorization status. Based on this feedback, it automatically adjusts network selection to avoid unauthorized cellular data usage that would incur additional charges, while ensuring connectivity is maintained through authorized networks
3Productivity
If network operations are performed to maintain data communication, then data transmission is ensured, but battery power is rapidly depleted
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts network selection based on real-time conditions. It continuously monitors the availability of authorized networks and switches between cellular and non-cellular networks as needed. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize battery usage and data costs while ensuring continuous network connectivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by selectively using non-cellular networks only when authorized networks are available, rather than universally avoiding cellular networks. This partial approach ensures that data transmission productivity is maintained through authorized networks while reducing battery consumption, without compromising overall connectivity
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AI summary
Methods, systems, apparatuses, and/or computer-readable media for providing device management via application modification may be provided. In some embodiments, a request to perform an action may be received. Upon determining that the action is associated with a metered resource, a further determination may be made as to whether the request complies with at least one management policy. In response to determining that the request complies with the at least one management policy, the requested action may be authorized and/or caused to be performed.