Intermediate Destination Module for Heterogeneous Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lack of a common data transmission protocol and format across all networked entities makes it cumbersome for data to be successfully transmitted, especially when multiple intermediate destinations are involved, requiring entities to track various protocols and formats.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a network interface to receive interaction data, an intermediate destination module to identify and format data for specific intermediate destinations, and a transmission module to send the formatted data, using a database to store intermediate destination data records and process steps, allowing data to be transmitted without knowledge of the intermediate entities' requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If entities directly communicate with multiple intermediate destinations using different protocols and formats, then data transmission can be accomplished, but the complexity of tracking and managing multiple protocols and formats increases substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary component (the transmission system with format conversion capability) that mediates between the data source and multiple intermediate destinations. This intermediary automatically handles protocol and format conversion, allowing entities to communicate with various destinations without directly managing the complexity of multiple protocols. The intermediary translates data into appropriate formats for each destination based on predefined rules or configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission system is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple data formats and protocols through a single interface. The system can adapt to different intermediate destinations by automatically converting data formats, making one system capable of serving multiple purposes and communicating with various destinations without requiring separate specialized systems for each protocol.
2Reliability
If entities manually track and manage multiple data formats and protocols for different destinations, then data can be transmitted correctly, but the time and effort required for format management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring format conversion rules and protocols for different intermediate destinations. Before actual data transmission occurs, the system has already established the conversion pathways and format requirements. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for manual format management during transmission, as the conversion rules are automatically applied based on pre-defined configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission system provides self-service functionality by automatically detecting the required format for each intermediate destination and performing the necessary conversions without external intervention. The system manages its own format conversion processes, selecting appropriate protocols and transforming data accordingly, which eliminates the need for manual tracking and management of multiple formats by external entities.
3Ease of operation
If a common data transmission protocol and format are implemented across all networked entities, then data transmission becomes simpler, but the ability to accommodate diverse intermediate destination requirements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes data format parameters based on the target intermediate destination. Instead of using a fixed common format, the system adjusts parameters such as data structure, encoding, and protocol type according to the specific requirements of each destination. This allows the system to maintain simplicity at the source while adapting to diverse destination requirements through automated parameter transformation.
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission system employs dynamic format selection and conversion capabilities that adapt in real-time based on the intermediate destination being targeted. Rather than static format mapping, the system dynamically determines the appropriate format and performs conversions as needed, enabling both operational simplicity and destination compatibility through flexible, context-aware format management.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for transmitting documents via a computer network. An intermediate destination module is configured to identify a particular intermediate destination for interaction data, where the intermediate destination module comprises a database, where the database includes intermediate destination data records, where an intermediate destination data record includes an identification of a particular intermediate destination and data submission process steps for the particular intermediate destination. A process manager is configured to receive data submission process steps for an intermediate destination associated with a current set of interaction data and to perform the data submission process steps for that intermediate destination, where the data submission steps include formatting the interaction data to match a format requirement for that intermediate destination, and a transmission module is configured for transmitting the formatted interaction data to the intermediate destination.