Mobile Computing Resource for Local Cloud Offloading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smart connected devices lack flexibility, are costly, and are not eco-friendly due to the need for separate devices for different functions, and existing on-demand computing resources are inconvenient, insecure, and complex, making them unaffordable for most consumers.
Innovation Solution
A mobile computing resource unit without a built-in display or peripherals, equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and OS, that can communicate wirelessly with client devices to provide additional computing power, share peripherals, and offer backup battery charging, enabling flexibility and cost-effectiveness while forming a 'mobile local cloud' for applications like Augmented Reality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate devices are used for different functions (smartphone, tablet, notebook, desktop), then each function can be optimized, but device cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal computing resource that can serve multiple functions (smartphone, tablet, notebook, desktop) through a single device. The system uses a modular architecture where a base unit can be combined with different form factors and functional modules, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized devices while maintaining optimized performance for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If on-demand computing resources are provided remotely, then computing power is accessible, but security and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a local gateway device as an intermediary between the remote computing resource and the user's device. This gateway establishes a secure local connection that mediates communication with the remote server, providing security through local authentication and data encryption while maintaining convenience through direct local access without requiring remote server connectivity for all operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If remote desktop applications are used, then remote computing is enabled, but device portability and independence are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the computing system into a portable local gateway unit and a separate remote computing resource. The gateway unit contains all necessary local components (display, input devices, power supply) for portability, while the remote resource provides the computational power. This segmentation allows the user to carry only the lightweight gateway while accessing powerful remote computing capabilities when needed.
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AI summary
A high-performance handheld mobile computing resource need not be provided a display or any peripheral devices to augment the performance of a client device. The mobile computing resource may include a motherboard, a central processing unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a basic input/output system (BIOS), and an operating system (OS). A wireless module may be provided to enable wireless services. A power module may be provided to allow the mobile computing resource to serve as a power source. The mobile computing resource may serve as local cloud computation and storage resources to the client device, or as a remote desktop computer.