Multi-Device Login via Server Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing online service systems allow only one mobile device to be logged in at a time using a user account, preventing users from remotely controlling multiple mobile devices simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that enables a user account to log in from multiple mobile devices by establishing connections with both devices, storing their data, and providing online services on a service website, allowing remote control of all connected devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a user account logs in from one mobile device, then the connection is stable and secure, but the user cannot log in from multiple devices simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-device login capabilityVSAvoidconnection management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the connection management by creating separate connection records for each mobile device. Each device establishes its own connection session with the server, allowing multiple independent connections under the same user account. This segmentation enables multi-device login while maintaining individual connection integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary that manages multiple device connections. It maintains connection information for each device and coordinates authentication, allowing the user account to interact with multiple devices simultaneously through the server's mediation without direct device-to-device communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the system allows multiple device connections, then user convenience improves, but connection management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidconnection management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service mechanisms where each mobile device automatically establishes its own connection session when the user logs in. The devices independently manage their connection states, and the server automatically handles authentication and connection maintenance, reducing the need for manual intervention in connection management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The user account is designed with universal functionality to support multiple device connections simultaneously. The authentication system and connection management are generalized to handle any number of devices, making the system adaptable to different usage scenarios without requiring device-specific configurations or manual connection management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If only one device can be logged in at a time, then connection security is maintained, but remote control of multiple devices is prevented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote control capabilityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The remote control capability is segmented into device-specific control sessions. Each mobile device maintains its own separate connection and control channel to the server, allowing independent remote control operations on each device without interfering with other device connections, thus maintaining both versatility and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The server serves as a secure intermediary that manages remote control access to multiple devices. It authenticates each device connection and mediates control commands, ensuring that remote control operations are securely handled while allowing multiple devices to be controlled simultaneously through the same user account.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS8959234B2Method and system for providing online services corresponding to multiple mobile devices, server, mobile device, and computer program product
Publication Date: 2015.02.17 HTC CORP
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AI summary

A method and a system for providing online services corresponding to multiple mobile devices, a server, a mobile device, and a computer program product are provided. The server provides a service website. In the present method, a login request of a user account of the service website is received from a terminal device. A first connection with a first mobile device of the user account is established, and a first device data of the first mobile device is obtained. A second connection with a second mobile device of the user account is established while maintaining the first connection, and a second device data of the second mobile device is obtained. A first online service corresponding to the first mobile device and a second online service corresponding to the second mobile device are provided on the service website according to the first device data and the second device data.