Hierarchical Device Management System for Multi-Client Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current device management systems face increased burden when managing multiple clients and network devices, as they require separate cloud settings for each client, leading to complex and troublesome management processes.
Innovation Solution
A device management system that groups users and network devices into hierarchical structures, using user groups and device groups with associated authority information to determine and manage permissions, allowing for centralized management and reduced administrative effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate cloud settings are performed for each client, then device management coverage increases, but management burden increases remarkably
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the management system into hierarchical levels: master management terminals that perform cloud setting once to generate unique identification information, and subordinate management terminals that use this information to access multiple clients. This segmentation allows one master terminal to manage multiple clients without requiring separate cloud settings for each, thus increasing coverage while reducing burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces unique identification information as an intermediary mechanism. This identification information acts as a mediator that enables subordinate management terminals to access and manage multiple clients without requiring separate cloud configurations for each client. The identification information serves as the key that links the master terminal's cloud setting to multiple subordinate clients.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cloud setting is performed for multiple clients, then management capability expands, but setting time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having a master management terminal perform cloud setting once to generate unique identification information before subordinate terminals need to access multiple clients. This preliminary cloud setting eliminates the need for repeated cloud configuration operations, significantly reducing the time required to set up management for multiple clients while expanding management capability.
3Measurement precision
If individual device management is implemented, then control precision is maintained, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple client management capabilities into a unified system through the unique identification information. Subordinate management terminals can access and manage multiple clients using this single identification, combining what would otherwise require separate management operations. This merging maintains precise control over individual devices while simplifying the overall operational process by eliminating repetitive configuration steps.
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AI summary
A system includes a device management apparatus. The device management apparatus includes: one or more memories; and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to: store user group information that defines at least one user group, each user group being a group of one or more users; store device group definition information that defines at least one device group in association with at least one user group, each device group being a group of one or more network devices; store authority information of each device group associated with at least one user group; store association information that associates each of the network devices to be objects of management with at least one of the device groups; and determine whether to permit a user operation related to a network device belonging to a device group based on the authority information of each of the device groups.