Multi-Service VPN Client for Mobile Devices
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing use of cellular mobile devices for computer data services poses challenges for enterprises in enabling secure and easy connectivity, particularly due to misconfiguration issues that can lead to security risks and network conflicts, complicating IT staff's ability to provide network access without significant end-user interaction with complex technologies.
Innovation Solution
An integrated, multi-service network client for cellular mobile devices that provides secure enterprise VPN connectivity, network acceleration, security management, and compliance, deployable as a single software package, integrating various services for simplified maintenance and user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple separate security and connectivity software agents are installed on each mobile device, then comprehensive security and connectivity services are provided, but device complexity increases and software conflicts arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate security and connectivity software agents into a single integrated client application. This unified client provides VPN connectivity, security management, and compliance checking functions that were previously delivered by multiple separate agents, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive service coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated client is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - establishing VPN connections, enforcing security policies, checking endpoint compliance, and managing connectivity - all within a single software package. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for multiple specialized agents while providing comprehensive enterprise services.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate software agents are deployed on mobile devices, then comprehensive enterprise services are provided, but deployment costs and administrative expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple separate software agents into a single integrated client, the patent reduces deployment costs associated with installing, configuring, and maintaining multiple separate applications. The unified package simplifies the deployment process and reduces administrative overhead while maintaining comprehensive enterprise service coverage.
3Productivity
If users directly interact with complex connectivity technologies for network access, then network connectivity can be established, but ease of operation decreases and help desk time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated client automatically performs connectivity establishment, security policy enforcement, and compliance checking without requiring users to manually configure complex settings. The system self-manages the technical complexities of VPN connections and security requirements, providing users with a simplified interface while maintaining full network access capability.
4Ease of operation
If endpoint devices are misconfigured by users, then basic connectivity may be achieved, but security risks increase and network conflicts occur
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated client acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex security and connectivity technologies. It automatically configures secure connections and enforces security policies, preventing users from making misconfigurations that could lead to security risks while maintaining ease of operation through automated management.
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated, multi-service network client for cellular mobile devices is described. The multi-service client includes a VPN handler having an interface programmed to exchange the network packets with the security manager for application of the security service, wherein the VPN handler is configurable to operate in one of an enterprise mode and in a non-enterprise mode, wherein in the enterprise mode the VPN handler establishes a VPN connection with a remote VPN security device and provides encryption services to securely tunnel the network packets between the cellular mobile device and the remote VPN security device, and wherein in the non-enterprise mode the VPN handler directs the network packets to the security manager without application of the encryption services and communicates the network packets to a packet-based network without tunneling the packets.