Local MDM Service Deployment for Offline Device Management

The patent segments the MDM service into two parts: a lightweight agent deployed on each managed device and a management terminal that can be either cloud-based or local. This segmentation allows the management functionality to be distributed, enabling devices to be managed through local area networks or peer-to-peer connections without requiring constant internet connectivity to external servers.

The patent introduces a local management terminal as an intermediary between managed devices and the enterprise IT department. This local terminal can be deployed on-premises or on a local server, acting as a mediator that enables device management without requiring direct connection to external cloud servers, thus solving the problem of devices that cannot access the internet.

The patent enables enterprises to self-host the management terminal and deploy agents on their own devices, allowing them to provide device management services independently. This self-service approach eliminates or reduces dependence on external MDM service providers, thereby reducing service costs and minimizing traffic consumption associated with cloud-based management services.

The management terminal is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing various device management tasks including system upgrades, configuration management, security policy enforcement, and device monitoring. This universal design consolidates multiple management functions into a single solution, reducing the need for multiple specialized services and associated costs.