Mobile Pairing Service via Network Registry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pairing systems for mobile devices and applications are limited by the need for proximity to a primary device or a local network, restricting automated pairing and increasing complexity for users and OEMs, especially when devices are connected only via a global network.
Innovation Solution
A mobile pairing service (MPS) that allows devices to be paired with applications across networks without requiring proximity to a primary device or local network, using a network registry to link device information with user identification, enabling simultaneous pairing of multiple devices with applications through standardized interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual pairing is used for each device and application, then pairing can be established between device and application, but the complexity and number of pairing procedures increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic self-pairing between devices and applications through a network registry that automatically matches devices with applications based on user identification information, eliminating the need for manual pairing procedures. The registry autonomously handles the pairing process by retrieving device information and establishing connections without user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
A network registry is introduced as an intermediary service that mediates between devices and applications. The registry receives user identification information, retrieves associated device information, and facilitates automatic pairing, thereby reducing the complexity of direct device-application pairing procedures.
2Extent of automation
If device-centered pairing is used, then automatic pairing is enabled, but proximity to a primary device is required which limits functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The network registry provides universal pairing functionality that works across different networks and locations. The system can pair devices with applications regardless of whether they are connected to a local network or global network, and regardless of proximity to a primary device, thereby enabling automatic pairing anywhere.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/proximity-based pairing mechanism (requiring physical closeness or local network presence) with a network-based information retrieval mechanism. Instead of relying on physical proximity or local network connectivity, the system uses network communication to retrieve device information and establish pairings remotely.
3Extent of automation
If local network pairing is used, then automatic pairing is enabled, but spatial limits and proximity requirements are imposed
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from two-dimensional local network pairing (limited by physical proximity and network boundaries) to three-dimensional global network pairing. The network registry operates independently of local network boundaries, enabling device-application pairings across any geographical location and network infrastructure.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a method (700) for connecting, in particular pairing, an application (110) with at least one mobile device (120), the method (700) comprising: transmitting (701), by the application (110), a request (205) for device information to a network registry (230, 800), wherein the request (205) for device information comprises user identification information, in particular a unique reference of the user (140) to an agreement with an operator of the network registry (230); retrieving (702), by the network registry (230, 800), device information of the at least one mobile device (120) based on the user identification information, wherein the network registry (230) comprises a register (801) that allocates mobile devices (120) to users (140) based on device identification information and user identification information; transmitting (703, 207), by the network registry (230, 800), the device information of the at least one mobile device (120) to the application (110); and connecting (704, 208), in particular pairing, by the application (110) or the at least one mobile device (120), the application (110) with the at least one mobile device (120) by using the device information of the at least one mobile device (120).