M2M Connection Broker for URL Configuration

The patent introduces a broker system as an intermediary between M2M devices and data storage providers. The broker automatically manages URL generation and assignment, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex URLs. When a device requests connection, the broker handles the entire URL configuration process automatically, transforming a complex manual task into a simple automated interaction.

The system enables self-service through automatic URL generation and assignment by the broker system. Devices can request connections without user intervention, and the broker automatically generates appropriate URLs, assigns them to relevant data storage providers, and establishes connections. This self-configuration capability removes the burden of manual URL setup from end users.

The patent segments the data storage function from the device supplier by introducing independent data storage providers. Instead of the supplier controlling all data storage, the system allows users to select from multiple independent data storage providers. This segmentation separates the interests of the device supplier from user data, reducing privacy risks while maintaining simplified connection management through the broker system.

The patent inverts the traditional model where the supplier controls data storage. Instead, users are empowered to choose their own data storage providers, reversing the control dynamic. This inversion prioritizes user privacy and data ownership while the broker system continues to manage connections transparently, achieving both privacy protection and operational simplicity.

The patent implements dynamic configuration through the broker system, which generates and assigns URLs at runtime based on actual connection needs. Instead of static hardcoded configurations, the system dynamically creates URL assignments when devices request connections. This dynamic approach maintains manufacturing simplicity while enabling flexible adaptation to any future communication requirements between devices.

The broker system provides universal configuration capability that works across all M2M devices and data storage providers. Rather than requiring device-specific hardcoded configurations, the broker offers a universal mechanism for URL generation and assignment that adapts to any device pair. This universal approach simplifies manufacturing while maximizing adaptability to future communication scenarios.