Interoperability System for Cross-Device OS Booting and Data Sync
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in synchronizing data across multiple devices due to compatibility issues with different operating systems, security concerns with cloud-based methods, and the need for seamless mobility and performance in both mobile and stationary computing modes, where high-performance laptops compromise battery runtime and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A device interoperability system that enables a mobile computing device to connect with a stationary device, allowing the stationary device to boot an operating system from the mobile device, use its processing capabilities, and manage data synchronization securely, using a communications module, storage, and processors to maintain connections and security while optimizing power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cloud-based data synchronization is used, then data accessibility across devices is improved, but security concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a local communication module as an intermediary between devices, enabling direct peer-to-peer data synchronization without requiring cloud servers. This intermediary approach maintains data accessibility while eliminating the security vulnerabilities associated with cloud-based storage and transmission.
2Power
If high-performance hardware is used in mobile devices, then processing capability is improved, but battery runtime decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments computational tasks between mobile and stationary devices based on power availability. The mobile device handles lightweight operations and data synchronization, while the stationary device with unlimited power supply handles intensive processing tasks, thereby extending the mobile device's effective operational duration without compromising overall processing capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If operating systems are customized for different devices, then device optimization is improved, but compatibility issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication protocol and standardized data format that enables different operating systems to interact seamlessly. The communication module translates between various OS interfaces while maintaining a consistent synchronization framework, allowing each device to remain optimized for its specific OS while ensuring cross-device compatibility.
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AI summary
A system for a mobile computing device and a stationary computing device associated with a user to interwork, wherein: the mobile computing device comprises a device interoperability system having a communications module, wherein a first connection is established between the stationary computing device and the communications module: storage coupled to said communications module, wherein the storage stores an operating system, one or more programs, data associated with the user, further wherein the operating system is booted by the stationary computing device via the first connection, the operating system runs on the stationary computing device, and the operating system uses one or more processing capabilities of the stationary computing device for operation; and one or more processors to support said device interoperability system.