Device Management System Using Connection History
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Solution Overview
Problem
In systems that establish network connections based on current situations, there is a risk of devices being automatically connected without user intent, leading to unnecessary connections and resource wastage.
Innovation Solution
A device management system that includes a notification processing unit for proximity notifications and a connection determining unit, which refers to a database of past connections to manage connections only when specific conditions are met based on connection history, ensuring appropriate network connections are established.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If automatic connection is established based on current proximity situation, then connection speed is improved, but connection accuracy deteriorates (unwanted connections occur)
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by storing past connection histories and using them as a basis for determining current connection decisions. The connection determining unit refers to saved connection histories before establishing a new connection, thereby preventing unwanted connections while maintaining fast automatic connection based on historical patterns.
2Device complexity
If connection determination is made without referring to past history, then device complexity is reduced, but connection appropriateness deteriorates (unnecessary connections occur)
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary mechanism in the form of a database that stores connection histories. This intermediary component enables the connection determining unit to make informed decisions by referring to past connection patterns, thereby improving connection appropriateness without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
3Productivity
If connections are established without user intent verification, then connection productivity is improved, but resource waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by continuously storing connection histories and using this feedback information to determine future connections. The connection determining unit refers to saved connection histories to verify whether a connection is appropriate before establishing it, thereby preventing resource waste while maintaining high connection productivity through automated history-based decision making.
Data Source
AI summary
A device management system according to one embodiment includes: a notification processing unit configured to obtain a proximity notification that represents a situation in which a portable connection source device is in proximity to a target connection destination device; and a connection determining unit configured to manage a connection between the connection source device and the target connection destination device through a radio communication network in response to the proximity notification. The connection determining unit is further configured to: refer to a database that stores a connection history representing past connections between the connection source device and one or more past connection destination devices; and connect the connection source device to the target connection destination device in response to a connection condition for connecting the connection source device to the target connection destination device being satisfied based on the connection history of the connection source device.