NFC Mobile Terminal Parameter Configuration via File Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for configuring mobile terminal parameters, such as the OMA CP protocol, are complex, require user initiation, and do not support all mobile terminals or new functions, limiting convenience and universality.

Innovation Solution

A method using near-field communication (NFC) for mobile terminals to negotiate and receive application parameters from a configurator, allowing automatic configuration through supported file types or readable text formats, enabling adaptation to various terminal models and functions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If OMA CP protocol is used for parameter configuration, then automatic configuration is achieved, but device complexity increases and compatibility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic configurationVSAvoidconfiguration process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the configuration file delivery from complex protocol negotiations and separates it into a simple NFC file transfer process. The configurator generates a configuration file containing OMA CP parameters and delivers it via NFC, bypassing the need for complex real-time protocol negotiation between the terminal and network side.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The configurator performs preliminary actions by pre-generating configuration files with all necessary OMA CP parameters before the terminal needs them. This allows the terminal to receive a complete configuration package via NFC and execute it locally, eliminating the need for complex runtime negotiation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Device complexity

If manual parameter configuration is used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration system simplicityVSAvoidparameter configuration convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal performs self-service by automatically receiving the configuration file via NFC and executing the OMA CP parameters locally without requiring user intervention in the configuration process. The user simply needs to initiate the NFC connection, and the system handles the rest automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If OMA CP protocol is used, then parameter configuration capability is improved, but adaptability to different terminals deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter configuration capabilityVSAvoidterminal compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The NFC-based file delivery mechanism serves as a universal interface that works across different terminal types. The configurator can generate configuration files compatible with various terminal platforms (Android, iOS, Symbian, etc.), and the NFC transfer protocol remains consistent regardless of the terminal's operating system or capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The configuration file contains adaptable parameters that can be adjusted based on terminal capabilities. The configurator can modify the configuration file contents to match the specific terminal type, ensuring OMA CP protocol compatibility while maintaining universal delivery through NFC.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Ease of operation

If user initiation is required for configuration, then configuration control is improved, but productivity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser control over configurationVSAvoidconfiguration speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent skips the time-consuming steps of manual parameter entry and complex protocol negotiations by using NFC for rapid file transfer. The entire configuration process that would otherwise take minutes of manual input or lengthy negotiations is reduced to a quick NFC tap and automatic file execution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

Data Source

PatentEP2704517B1Mobile terminal application parameter configuration method, related device and system
Publication Date: 2016.04.27 HUAWEI DEVICE CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, related apparatus, and system for configuring an application parameter of a mobile terminal, so as to configure an application parameter of a mobile terminal conveniently. The method in the embodiments of the present invention includes: establishing, by a mobile terminal, a near field communication ,NFC,connection with a configurator; negotiating, by the mobile terminal, a configuration manner with the configurator through the NFC connection; receiving, by the mobile terminal, an application parameter sent by the configurator, where the application parameter is a parameter that is determined by the configurator according to a configuration manner negotiation result; and performing, by the mobile terminal, application parameter configuration for the mobile terminal according to the application parameter.