Mobile Notifier Using Intermediary Server for Remote Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data synchronization services for mobile communication devices, such as those using SyncML, are limited by the small interface of mobile devices, making it inconvenient for users to read and write messages or view media, and do not allow remote access to data when the device is inaccessible.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for indirectly propagating data from a mobile communication device to an auxiliary processing interface, such as a personal computer, enabling remote and near real-time data receipt and interaction using a more user-friendly interface, with synchronization protocols like SyncML, ActiveSync, or mSync, allowing two-way synchronization between the server, mobile device, and auxiliary processing unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If data synchronization is implemented through mobile communication device interface, then data can be synchronized between server and mobile device, but the small interface size makes it inconvenient for users to read and write messages or view media
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a notification server as an intermediary component that receives synchronization data from the mobile device and forwards notifications to the auxiliary interface device. This mediator allows the mobile device's small interface to communicate effectively with the larger auxiliary display without requiring the mobile device itself to have a large interface, thus resolving the contradiction between compact mobile device interface and user convenience for data interaction
2Adaptability or versatility
If data synchronization is implemented through mobile communication device interface, then data can be synchronized, but remote access to data is not possible when the device is inaccessible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data access functionality into two independent components: the mobile communication device for data collection and the auxiliary interface device for data display and interaction. This segmentation allows the auxiliary device to provide remote access to synchronized data independently of the mobile device's availability, resolving the contradiction between remote access capability and data availability when the mobile device is inaccessible
Solution Approach 2:
The notification server acts as an intermediary that maintains data availability by storing synchronization data and enabling access through the auxiliary interface device even when the mobile device is unavailable. This mediator ensures continuous data access capability, resolving the reliability concern regarding data availability when the mobile device is inaccessible
3Adaptability or versatility
If full functionality is provided on the mobile device interface, then all services are available, but the interface complexity and limited display area reduce user comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user interface functionality from the data processing functionality. The mobile device maintains full service availability and data processing capabilities, while the auxiliary interface device provides the comfortable user interaction interface for data viewing and manipulation. This segmentation allows full service functionality to be preserved while user comfort is improved through the larger auxiliary display and full keyboard
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AI summary
The present invention provides for a system and method for communication between a mobile communication device and an auxiliary processing interface. Remote interfacing with an auxiliary processor enables the provision of services available to a mobile communication device through a more user friendly interface, for example, a larger display for visual ease, a full keyboard for quick and easy typing, or mouse for quick maneuvering. Furthermore, such a service affords the opportunity to remotely use the technology and services available on a mobile communication device remotely, for example in the event that it is misplaced, when traveling or at work.