Information Concentrating Center P2P Connection via Linking Server

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional set top boxes have limited functionality and lack efficient methods for utilizing their full potential, particularly in establishing internet connections for bidirectional communication with remote client devices.

Innovation Solution

Establishing a P2P connection between a remote client device and an information concentrating center, utilizing a unique identification registered in a linking server, which enables bidirectional communication for accessing services and sending control information without requiring the remote client device to have a pre-registered unique identification.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional set top box is used to connect with television for watching TV programs, then information can be delivered to TV for viewing, but the functionality is limited and the full capability of the set top box cannot be explored

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidconnection complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The set-top box is transformed from a single-function device (TV viewing only) to a multi-functional information concentrating center that can provide streaming video conferences, remote appliance control, and other internet-based services while maintaining traditional TV functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a P2P connection is established from remote client device to information concentrating center, then bidirectional communication can be established for accessing services and sending control information, but the connection establishment process becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection establishmentVSAvoidconnection process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A linking server is introduced as an intermediary to facilitate P2P connection establishment between remote client devices and the information concentrating center. The linking server manages connection requests, performs hole-punching operations, and coordinates the peer-to-peer connection setup, thereby simplifying the overall connection process while enabling bidirectional communication

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a unique identification is registered in a linking server for P2P connection establishment, then the connection process is simplified, but the system requires additional server infrastructure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote access capabilityVSAvoidsystem infrastructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The information concentrating center autonomously registers its unique identification with the linking server and actively initiates connection requests to remote client devices. The system performs self-configuration and self-management of connection parameters, reducing the need for complex manual setup and external infrastructure intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9774916B2Information concentrating center capable of making P2P connections with remote client devices

Publication Date: 2017.09.26 THROUGHTEK TECH SHENZHEN

AI summary

An information concentrating center, is disclosed, wherein the information concentrating center comprises: at least one module for concentrating information from at least one information source; and at least one module coupling to the Internet, for establishing a P2P connection with a remote client device through the Internet, wherein at least one portion of the information is delivered to the remote client device on the P2P connection.