Device State Cloning via Feature Selection and Push
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in transitioning from an old device to a new one, as setting up the new device with the same preferences is time-consuming and error-prone, often resulting in overlooked features.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for cloning device states between devices, allowing users to register multiple devices, select features to clone, and push those features to a new device, simplifying the setup process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually set up a new device according to their preferences, then the new device can be configured with desired applications and settings, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital twin or virtual representation of the source device's configuration state, including applications, settings, and preferences. This virtual model is then transferred to the target device, enabling automatic replication of the entire configuration rather than manual setup, thereby reducing both time and errors
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures the target device by transferring the complete configuration state from the source device before the user needs to use it. This preliminary action includes installing applications, setting preferences, and configuring settings in advance, so the device is ready for immediate use without manual intervention
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually configure each feature on a new device, then complete control over settings is achieved, but features are often overlooked during the process
Solution Approach 1:
The system captures the complete configuration state of the source device, including all applications, profiles, certificates, settings, and preferences, and replicates this entire state on the target device. This comprehensive copying ensures no features are overlooked while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple configuration elements (applications, profiles, certificates, settings, preferences) into a unified configuration state that can be transferred as a single package. This merging approach ensures complete feature transfer without requiring separate manual configuration of each element
3Productivity
If multiple applications and settings are installed individually on a new device, then each component can be verified, but the overall process becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple individual configuration tasks (application installation, profile creation, certificate deployment, settings configuration) into a single unified configuration state transfer operation. This reduces process complexity while maintaining high productivity by handling all elements simultaneously rather than sequentially
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are various approaches for cloning the device state of one device onto another. First, a device state of a first device can be obtained, where the device state includes a plurality of state features. Next, a prompt to select one or more preferred features from the plurality of state features can be generated. Then, a selection of one or more preferred features can be received. Finally, the one or more preferred features can be pushed to a second device.