Network Connection Type Based Application Accessibility Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in managing data usage on metered networks, as they often unknowingly exceed data allowances due to unawareness of connection types and data usage by applications, and risk transmitting confidential data over unsecured connections.
Innovation Solution
An information handling device connects to a network, identifies the connection type and application characteristics, and modifies accessibility based on these factors to prevent data usage exceeding limits and ensure secure data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users allow applications to access the network freely, then application functionality is maintained, but data usage limits are exceeded and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification of the network connection type (metered or non-metered) and application characteristics (data usage patterns, security requirements) before allowing network access. Based on this preliminary analysis, the system proactively modifies application accessibility to prevent data limit exceedance and security breaches, rather than reacting after problems occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer between applications and the network connection. This intermediary monitors and controls application network access based on connection type and application characteristics, acting as a mediator that balances functionality with data usage control and security requirements.
2Reliability
If the system monitors and restricts application network access, then data usage control improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables applications to self-regulate their network access based on pre-established rules and characteristics. Each application's accessibility is automatically adjusted by the system based on its identified characteristics and the current network connection type, reducing the need for complex manual management and user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the accessibility parameter of applications based on the network connection type (metered/non-metered) and application characteristics. By modifying application accessibility as a controllable parameter, the system achieves data usage control through a manageable mechanism rather than complex structural changes.
3Measurement precision
If users manually monitor data usage and connection types, then data control precision improves, but user time and effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic monitoring and identification of network connection types and application data usage characteristics without requiring user intervention. The system serves itself by continuously tracking data usage patterns and connection types, eliminating the need for users to manually monitor and manage their data consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops that monitor network connection types and application data usage in real-time. This feedback mechanism automatically adjusts application accessibility based on current conditions, providing precise data usage control without requiring user attention or manual monitoring.
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AI summary
One embodiment provides a method, including: connecting, using a network connection device of an information handling device, to a network; identifying, using a processor, a connection type of the network; identifying, using a processor, at least one characteristic of an application accessible by the information handling device; and modifying, based upon the connection type and at least one characteristic of an application, accessibility of the application. Other aspects are described and claimed.