Host Computer Mediator for Mobile Application Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transmitting applications to mobile communication devices are slow and costly due to high wireless bandwidth consumption.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that involves displaying available applications in a web browser, transmitting a request to an application delivery server, receiving the application, and then transferring it from a host computer to the mobile device, allowing for efficient application delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If applications are downloaded directly from an application delivery server to a mobile device via wireless communication, then the device can obtain new applications, but the download speed is slow and wireless bandwidth is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
A host computer is introduced as an intermediary between the application delivery server and the mobile device. The host computer receives applications from the server and transfers them to the mobile device, enabling faster delivery without consuming mobile device's wireless bandwidth for the actual application data transfer.
Solution Approach 2:
The application delivery process is segmented into two distinct stages: (1) application transmission from the application delivery server to the host computer, and (2) application transfer from the host computer to the mobile device. This segmentation allows each stage to occur through optimal channels, improving overall efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If applications are downloaded via wireless communication from an application delivery server, then applications can be installed on the device, but the process is costly due to wireless bandwidth consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The host computer serves as a mediator that enables application installation capability while avoiding the costliness of wireless bandwidth consumption. The actual application data is transferred through the host computer's network connection rather than through the mobile device's wireless connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The host computer creates a local copy of the application received from the application delivery server, then transfers this copy to the mobile device. This copying mechanism allows the mobile device to obtain applications without directly consuming wireless bandwidth for the application data.
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AI summary
A method and system are provided for triggering a transmittal of an application to a device connected to a host computer. The method comprises: displaying in a web browser on the host computer a list of at least one application available for download to the device; receiving instructions through the web browser to download the application to the device; and in response to receiving instructions to download the application to the device: i) transmitting a request for the application to an application delivery server; ii) receiving the application from the application delivery server at the host computer; and iii) transmitting the application from the host computer to the device.