Network Architecture for Synchronized Mobile Display Mirroring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Mobile devices have limited display capabilities, making it difficult for service providers to present data in real-time during in-person meetings, and consumers often lack the ability to modify or input data during such interactions.

Innovation Solution

A network architecture that communicatively couples mobile devices with presentation screens and servers, enabling real-time data mirroring and allowing consumers to modify data on presentation screens using a second mobile device, while incorporating fail-safe detection and prevention processes to secure sensitive information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If mobile devices are used for presentations, then mobility and ease of operation are improved, but display area and visual communication effectiveness deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddisplay area

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the display function by separating the mobile device (for portability and control) from the presentation screen (for large visual output). The mobile device handles user interaction and data processing, while the presentation screen handles visual communication, allowing each component to optimize for its specific function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary network architecture that includes servers and presentation screens as intermediaries between the mobile device and the user. This intermediary layer enables the mobile device to mirror its display onto a larger screen while maintaining the mobility and ease of operation of the original device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If real-time data mirroring is implemented, then visual communication effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and security risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisual communication effectivenessVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a universal presentation screen that can receive and display data from multiple sources including mobile devices, servers, and other computing devices. This multi-functional approach allows real-time data mirroring while distributing system complexity across multiple components rather than concentrating it in a single device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the presentation screen receives location data and device information from mobile devices, processes this information through servers, and dynamically adjusts data transmission and display accordingly. This feedback loop enables real-time adaptation while managing complexity through centralized processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If automatic data reflection based on location is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but security and data protection worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddata security

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring location-based triggers and data transmission rules before the actual presentation occurs. Location data is collected and processed in advance, and predetermined actions are established for different scenarios, allowing automatic data reflection to occur without real-time decision-making that could compromise security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces servers as intermediaries between location detection and data transmission. Location data from mobile devices is sent to servers, which process this information and determine appropriate data transmission decisions. This intermediary layer adds a security checkpoint that prevents direct, potentially insecure automatic data reflection while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple mobile devices are coupled to presentation screens, then functionality and interactivity are improved, but device complexity and coordination requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple mobile devices into a unified networked presentation system where all devices communicate through a common server infrastructure. By combining the functionality of multiple devices and consolidating coordination through centralized servers, the system achieves enhanced versatility while managing complexity through standardization and centralization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9119031B2Network architecture for synchronized display

Publication Date: 2015.08.25 MEDAPPIT

AI summary

Systems and methods are provided that couple one or more devices to one or more presentation screens and to one or more servers via network connections. Various devices can be identified on a network and location data regarding each of the mobile devices can be delivered to the servers. Data can be displayed on a presentation screen based on mobile devices in its proximity, for example.