Mobile Terminal Web Server for Remote Database Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for managing and accessing data, services, and devices on mobile wireless communication terminals are limited, requiring terminal-specific applications and hardware, and do not allow for remote access or management, which restricts user flexibility and service administration capabilities.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a mobile terminal with a web server application and a content engine that enables remote network devices to access and manage databases, services, and devices via a network connection, such as the Internet, without the need for additional software or hardware, allowing users and service administrators to access and control mobile terminal functions remotely.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If terminal-specific applications and hardware are used for data management, then data management capability is provided, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata management capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a web server on the mobile terminal that provides universal data management capabilities through standard web protocols. Instead of requiring separate terminal-specific applications for different device types, the web server handles multiple functions (data access, device control, file transfer) through a single unified interface that can be accessed by any web-capable device, eliminating the need for device-specific software solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The web server acts as an intermediary layer between the mobile terminal's internal systems and external management devices. It translates various terminal functions into standard web protocols, allowing external devices to manage terminal data and functions without needing to understand device-specific protocols or implement specialized applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If terminal-specific cables and docking stations are used for communication, then data transfer is enabled, but ease of operation deteriorates due to hardware requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transfer capabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical connection systems (cables and docking stations) with wireless network communication. The web server on the terminal accepts HTTP requests and transmits data over network protocols, eliminating the need for physical connections. This allows data transfer and device management to occur remotely through standard network infrastructure rather than requiring specialized hardware interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If wireline communication between terminal and host is used, then data exchange is achieved, but adaptability decreases due to distance limitations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata exchange capabilityVSAvoidremote access capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The web server implementation provides universal communication capability that works over any network infrastructure (wireline or wireless, local or remote). The same HTTP-based interface supports both nearby wired connections and distant wireless connections, making the system adaptable to various communication scenarios without requiring different implementations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts to different communication scenarios by using network protocols that can operate over varying distances and connection types. The web server can handle requests from locally connected devices as well as remotely accessed devices through the network, providing flexible adaptability to changing operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of operation

If remote access to mobile devices is implemented, then user accessibility improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser accessibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile terminal autonomously hosts a web server that provides remote access capabilities without requiring additional infrastructure or complex configuration. The terminal itself serves the management interface, eliminating the need for external servers or complex intermediary systems. This self-service approach enables remote accessibility while keeping the overall system architecture relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS8996454B2Remote management and access of databases, services and devices associated with a mobile terminal

Publication Date: 2015.03.31 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY

AI summary

Apparatus, method and computer products are provided for remote network access and management of mobile terminals. The mobile terminal executes a web server application that allows remote network devices to access the mobile terminal. In addition, the mobile device executes a content engine that provides the ability to access databases, services and devices associated with the mobile terminal. The invention provides greater flexibility in accessing and managing the data stored on the mobile terminal and provides for remote control of the services and devices associated with the mobile terminal.