Mobile Application Transfer via Intermediary Installation Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience when transferring applications from an old mobile terminal to a new one, as there is no efficient method to automatically install existing applications, requiring manual reinstallation and often repeated authentication processes.
Innovation Solution
A method involving an installation apparatus that extracts identification information from the old mobile terminal, downloads application files from an application market, and installs them on the new mobile terminal, optionally including additional data like usage information and license details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually reinstall applications one by one after replacing mobile terminals, then applications can be installed on the new terminal, but the process is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a copy of the application market data structure from the old terminal and transfers it to the new terminal. This copy includes identification information and link information that allows the new terminal to access and install applications without manual intervention, effectively copying the application ecosystem between devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an installation apparatus as an intermediary between the old terminal and new terminal. This apparatus extracts identification information from the old terminal, obtains corresponding link information from the application market server, and transmits both to the new terminal, facilitating automated application transfer without direct user intervention
2Reliability
If users reinstall applications individually, then applications can be obtained, but authentication procedures must be repeated increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary extraction of identification information from the old terminal before the actual installation. This pre-processing step includes obtaining link information from the application market server in advance, so that when the new terminal receives the data, the authentication information is already prepared and can be automatically processed without repeating authentication procedures
3Adaptability or versatility
If users search for applications through websites one by one, then applications can be found, but the process is inconvenient and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary retrieval of link information from the application market server using the identification information extracted from the old terminal. This pre-fetching of application data allows the new terminal to automatically access the correct applications without requiring users to search through websites or application markets manually
Solution Approach 2:
The patent copies the application market data structure including identification information and link information from the old terminal environment and transfers it to the new terminal. This copying approach preserves the application search and access capabilities without requiring users to re-search for applications, effectively replicating the application market interface
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for installing applications between mobile terminals capable of easily installing applications installed in an existing mobile terminal in a new mobile terminal at the time of purchasing a mobile terminal. An installation apparatus extracts identification information regarding applications installed in a first mobile terminal from the first mobile terminal connected to communicate data with the installation apparatus for installing data. The installation apparatus extracts link information providing an access path of downloading and installing application files from an application market provided from a web based on the identification information or downloading applications from the application market. The installation apparatus transmits the application files to the second mobile terminal so as to be installed in the second mobile terminal or transmits the link information so as to be stored in the second mobile terminal.