Home Cloud Gateway Integrating Virtualization and Telephony

Solution Overview

Problem

Current home network technologies require separate devices for each service, leading to increased costs and complex management, as well as a growing economic burden due to the need for various operation software and hardware to support these services.

Innovation Solution

A home cloud gateway apparatus that integrates multiple services through a single device, featuring an Internet interface, phone exchange, storage for a virtual computer module, authentication processor, virtualization processor, session processor, and control processor, enabling secure and efficient communication and service provision over both wired and wireless networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate devices are installed for each service (access point for wireless Internet, set-top box for satellite television, separate computer for PC function), then each service can be provided independently, but the cost for installing, maintaining, and managing devices increases and integration management becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice independenceVSAvoidnumber of devices

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple service functions (wireless Internet access point, satellite television set-top box, PC, and gateway) into a single integrated device. This single device includes components such as a wireless communication unit, broadcasting signal processing unit, virtual computer module, and gateway functions, eliminating the need for separate devices for each service while maintaining service independence through software-based function separation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides wireless Internet access, receives and processes satellite television signals, offers virtual computer services, and performs gateway functions for network communication. This multi-functional design allows one device to replace several specialized devices, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable service delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If separate devices are installed for each service, then each service can be provided independently, but the cost for installing, maintaining, and managing devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice independenceVSAvoidinstallation and maintenance cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple service functions (wireless Internet access point, satellite television set-top box, PC, and gateway) into a single integrated device. This single device includes components such as a wireless communication unit, broadcasting signal processing unit, virtual computer module, and gateway functions, eliminating the need for separate devices for each service while maintaining service independence through software-based function separation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides wireless Internet access, receives and processes satellite television signals, offers virtual computer services, and performs gateway functions for network communication. This multi-functional design allows one device to replace several specialized devices, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable service delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If hardware apparatus (e.g., PC) is installed to support various operation software requests, then IT service requirements can be met, but economic burden increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesoftware support capabilityVSAvoidhardware requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a virtual computer module that creates a virtualized computing environment within the integrated device. This virtual computer provides software support capabilities without requiring physical PC hardware, allowing multiple operation software requests to be handled through virtualization. The virtual computer module can be activated or deactivated based on service requirements, providing adaptability without permanent hardware overhead.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses software-based configuration and virtualization to dynamically adjust computing resources based on service requirements. Instead of requiring fixed hardware configurations for different software needs, the system can change operational parameters through software activation, allowing the same physical device to adapt to different software environments and service demands.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9014199B2Home cloud gateway apparatus for multi-service and method of providing service using the same

Publication Date: 2015.04.21 ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST

AI summary

A home cloud gateway apparatus that is connected to an indoor home network and that provides a service to a client that connects through the network includes an Internet interface unit, a phone exchange unit, a storage unit that stores a virtual computer module, and an authentication processor. The home cloud gateway apparatus provides a virtual computer service by activating the virtualization module that is stored at the storage unit, and provides a phone call service through the Internet and a phone call service through the Internet and a phone network using the Internet interface unit and the phone exchange unit.