Joint-Use Electronic Product System via Mobile Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic services using mobile communication networks face inefficiencies, such as direct user communication requirements, message deletion issues, and difficulties in canceling transmissions, making it hard for users to jointly use electronic products without direct interaction and proper access control.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for joint-use of electronic products over a mobile communication network, involving a message transceiver unit, joint-account database, product information database, and control unit to manage user groups, allow access to joint accounts, and enable authorization for electronic product usage, facilitating communication through the system rather than directly between users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If direct user communication is used to transmit product information, then users can share electronic products, but users have to directly communicate with each other which causes inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between users. The server stores product information and manages transmission, eliminating the need for direct peer-to-peer communication. Users interact with the server through standardized interfaces, which simplifies the communication process and reduces complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication function is extracted from direct user interaction and relocated to the server. The server handles message transmission, storage, and management, allowing users to focus solely on product sharing without dealing with communication protocols or message delivery issues.
2Productivity
If message transmission is used for product information delivery, then product sharing is enabled, but if the message is deleted or not received, users have to request resending which reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The server performs preliminary actions by storing product information before transmission is needed. The information is pre-processed and stored in a reliable location, so when a user requests product sharing, the server can immediately retrieve and transmit the information without requiring resending if delivery fails.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the server confirms message delivery status to users. If a message is not delivered or is deleted, the system provides feedback to the user, allowing for automated retry or alternative delivery methods without manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional electronic service is used, then product information can be transmitted, but it is nearly impossible to cancel the transmission and not possible to set conditions for receiver usage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of message transmission. Users can set conditions for message transmission, such as time windows, recipient availability, and usage permissions. The server dynamically adjusts transmission based on these conditions, allowing cancellation or modification before delivery, and enforcing usage restrictions after delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to change transmission parameters such as delivery time, recipient selection, and usage conditions. These parameters can be modified before and during the transmission process, providing flexible control over product information sharing while maintaining simple user interfaces.
4Loss of time
If message delivery is attempted over mobile network, then product sharing is enabled, but if recipient terminal is not available for long time, service usage becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The server stores product information in advance and maintains it in a ready state. When a recipient's terminal becomes available, the server can immediately push the stored information without requiring re-transmission, eliminating delays caused by recipient unavailability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous availability of product information on the server until successfully delivered. The server continuously monitors recipient availability and maintains the transmission capability, ensuring that the service remains usable even if the recipient is temporarily unavailable.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a method comprising: receiving a request for information on electronic products from a first mobile communication terminal over a mobile communication network and providing information on a list of electronic products; receiving a request for payment for an electronic product selected from the provided information on the list, and transmitting a payment result after carrying out payment procedures for the selected electronic product; storing the paid electronic product in a joint account; receiving a request for access to the joint account from a second mobile communication terminal and determining whether or not to allow the access to the joint account; and receiving a request for checking availability of some of the electronic products stored in the joint account from the second mobile communication terminal and checking the availability of the requested electronic products.