Multi-Transport Wake Messaging for Cross-Platform Code Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computing devices with different platforms face challenges in efficiently activating code across diverse hardware and operating systems, leading to inefficiencies in application usage and communication costs.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for remote code activation that utilizes multiple compatible transports to transmit a wake message, selecting optimal channels based on device characteristics, and coalescing messages for seamless activation on a second device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple transports are used to transmit wake messages across different platforms, then compatibility and reliability of remote code activation are improved, but device complexity and communication overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes transport parameters by evaluating device characteristics (battery level, network connectivity, proximity) to select optimal transports for wake message transmission, enabling reliable cross-platform activation without fixed complexity
Solution Approach 2:
A transport selection mechanism acts as an intermediary between the wake initiation request and the actual transmission, automatically choosing appropriate transports based on current device states, thus hiding complexity from users while ensuring reliability
2Productivity
If device characteristics are considered for transport selection, then communication efficiency is optimized, but processing overhead and decision complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of device characteristics (battery level, network status, geographic location) before transport selection, pre-computing suitable transports so that actual wake message transmission can proceed efficiently without runtime complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Each device automatically evaluates its own characteristics and makes autonomous transport selection decisions without requiring external coordination, simplifying the overall system while optimizing communication efficiency
3Adaptability or versatility
If wake messages are transmitted across different platforms, then cross-platform application accessibility is improved, but memory costs and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the essential wake message data needed for remote activation without duplicating entire applications or codebases across platforms, reducing memory requirements while maintaining cross-platform accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of storing full application copies on each device, the system uses lightweight wake messages that reference remote code locations, enabling cross-platform access with minimal local storage requirements
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AI summary
In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods, and devices for cross-platform multi-transport remote code activation are provided. A first device operating on a first platform receives a wake initiation that indicates code for activation on a second device operating on a second platform. The first device identifies compatible transports for transmitting a wake message indicating the code for activation to the second device. The first device selects at least one transport and transmits the wake message over the transport to the second device. The second device, upon receiving the wake message, processes the wake message and activates the code, which was not executing prior to activating.