Multi-mode Launcher Profile for Unified Endpoint Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) systems lack the ability to provide access to multiple launcher modes for the same user profile on a user device, which is necessary for users with multiple roles that require different launcher modes.

Innovation Solution

The system allows users to choose and switch between multiple launcher modes on a user device by configuring the launcher profile with settings for different modes, enabling users to select the appropriate mode based on their current role or task.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a user profile is associated with a single launcher mode, then the system maintains simple profile management and configuration, but users with multiple roles cannot access different launcher modes on the same device

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to multiple launcher modesVSAvoidprofile configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The launcher profile is segmented into multiple independent mode configurations (first launcher mode, second launcher mode, etc.), each with its own settings and parameters. This allows the system to maintain separate, manageable configurations for each mode while enabling users to switch between them, thus providing multi-role support without overwhelming complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The launcher profile is designed to be universal by incorporating multiple launcher modes within a single profile structure. This multi-functional design allows one profile to serve multiple roles and purposes, enabling users to access different launcher modes on the same device without requiring separate profiles or devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If administrators manually modify user profiles to change launcher modes, then precise control over profile configuration is achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelauncher mode switching efficiencyVSAvoidprofile modification time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple launcher mode configurations are pre-configured and stored within the profile before runtime. This preliminary preparation allows administrators to define all necessary mode settings in advance, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual modifications when users need to switch modes during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to autonomously switch between pre-configured launcher modes without requiring administrator intervention or manual profile modification. This self-service capability significantly improves efficiency by allowing users to independently adapt their launcher configuration based on their current role or task.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple user profiles are created to provide different launcher modes, then users can access different modes, but the system requires multiple devices or profiles increasing complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelauncher mode availabilityVSAvoiddevice or profile management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple launcher modes that would traditionally require separate profiles are merged into a single unified profile structure. This consolidation allows users to access all necessary launcher modes on one device with one profile, simplifying device and profile management while maintaining full adaptability for different roles.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified launcher profile is designed to be universal by incorporating multiple launcher modes within its structure. This multi-functional approach enables a single profile to replace multiple specialized profiles, reducing the complexity of profile management while providing comprehensive access to different launcher modes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the launcher profile contains settings for multiple launcher modes, then users can switch between modes, but the profile size and configuration complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-mode supportVSAvoidprofile structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The launcher profile is segmented into distinct, modular mode configurations where each launcher mode is defined as a separate unit with its own settings. This segmentation allows the system to manage complex multi-mode functionality through organized, independent modules that can be individually configured and maintained.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12242836B2Multi-mode support for a launcher

Publication Date: 2025.03.04 OMNISSA LLC

AI summary

Systems and methods are described for a launcher on a user device that allow users to choose between multiple launcher modes. In an example, a user can log in to a management application on a user device that manages the user device. The management application can send the credentials to a server. The server can verify the credentials and send a launcher profile associated with the user to the management application. The management application can check the launcher profile to determine whether the user is allowed to choose a launcher mode. If so, the management application can display the available launcher modes on the user device. The user can select a launcher mode, and the management application can configure the launcher with settings corresponding to the selected mode.