Device Settings Restore Point for Multi-Host Conflict Resolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-host environments, settings conflicts can occur when one host changes device settings for temporary operations, leading to unexpected terminations and communication failures with subsequent hosts due to unchanged settings.
Innovation Solution
A method where a host creates a restore point for device settings, allowing changes during tasks, and if the host terminates unexpectedly, a meta-host or processing device restores the original settings from the saved point to ensure normal device operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a host changes device settings to perform a task, then the task can be completed, but the device settings remain changed and prevent normal operation and communication with subsequent hosts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by creating a restore point before the host changes device settings. This restore point serves as a preparatory measure that allows the device to return to its original state if needed, enabling the host to complete tasks while preserving the ability to restore normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by modifying device settings temporarily for task execution, then restoring the original parameter values through the restore point mechanism. This allows the device to adapt to task requirements while maintaining the capability to return to its initial configuration state.
2Productivity
If a host changes device settings for temporary operations, then the operation can be performed, but communication with subsequent hosts fails due to unchanged settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by establishing a restore point before settings are modified. This preliminary step ensures that communication capabilities can be restored if subsequent hosts encounter issues, balancing operation performance with communication ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The restore point acts as an intermediary mechanism between setting changes and communication requirements. It provides a buffer that allows temporary setting modifications while ensuring communication functionality can be restored through the meta-host's monitoring and restoration capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the host terminates unexpectedly after changing settings, then the host failure occurs, but the device settings remain changed causing ongoing operational issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by creating a restore point that cushions against unexpected host terminations. This protective measure ensures that even if the host fails, the device settings remain stable and can be restored to their original state, preventing ongoing operational issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The meta-host monitors host status and provides feedback by detecting unexpected terminations. When a host fails, the meta-host triggers restoration of device settings from the restore point, creating a feedback loop that maintains settings stability despite host adaptability and potential failures.
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AI summary
A method and a device may be provided for saving and restoring one or more settings associated with the device. The one or more settings may be saved and changed before performing a task. After completion of the task, or after a determined failure of the task to complete, the one or more settings may be restored. Communications may be exchanged between a host and the device to create a restore point for saving the one or more settings, to change any of the one or more settings before performing the task, and to restore the one or more settings after completion of the task, or after determining the failure of the task to complete. The device may create and store the one or more settings in a restore point in the device, or may send the one or more settings to the host for storing.