User Profile Data Conversion Layer for Cross-Network Management

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for managing user profile data in communications environments are limited by labor-intensive processes, privacy concerns, lack of cross-platform compatibility, and non-personalized service offerings, which hinder efficient data dissemination and service personalization.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a network interface layer, data storage layer, and a data conversion layer capable of converting user profile data into multiple formats, with an aggregation layer and user access module, allowing for cross-platform management and personalized service provision using XML and publish/subscribe protocols.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If user profile data is stored in multiple formats across different communications networks, then compatibility with various networks is improved, but data management complexity and processing difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecross-platform compatibilityVSAvoiddata management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a data conversion layer as an intermediary between the network interface layer and data storage layer. This conversion layer transforms user profile data from multiple communications network formats into a standardized format for storage, and conversely converts stored data into appropriate network formats when needed. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by handling format conversion centrally, maintaining compatibility with various networks while keeping the core data management system simple and unified.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the format parameter of user profile data. The data conversion layer changes the data format parameter from diverse network-specific formats to a single standardized format for storage, and vice versa for retrieval. This parameter transformation approach enables the system to maintain adaptability to different networks while simplifying internal data management operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If user profile data is centralized in a single format, then data processing efficiency is improved, but compatibility with diverse communications networks deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata processing efficiencyVSAvoidnetwork compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The data conversion layer serves as a mediator that enables efficient centralized storage in a single format while maintaining compatibility with diverse networks. When data needs to be stored, the conversion layer transforms various network formats into the standardized stored format, enabling efficient processing. When data is retrieved, the conversion layer transforms it into the appropriate network format, maintaining compatibility. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction between storage efficiency and network compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If personal information is collected for service personalization, then service quality is improved, but privacy and security concerns increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice personalizationVSAvoidprivacy and security concerns

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces the data conversion layer as an intermediary that handles user profile data between the network interface and storage layers. This intermediary structure enables service personalization by collecting and storing user profile information while implementing controlled access and transformation mechanisms that address privacy and security concerns. The conversion layer acts as a security boundary that manages how personal information is accessed and utilized.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If labor-intensive processes are used for data collection, then data accuracy is improved, but operational efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata accuracyVSAvoidoperational efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the data conversion layer automatically collects, transforms, and stores user profile data from communications networks without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously handles format conversion, data validation, and storage operations, maintaining data accuracy through automated validation rules while dramatically improving operational efficiency by eliminating labor-intensive manual data collection processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS7548985B2System for managing user profile data

Publication Date: 2009.06.16 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP

AI summary

In a communications environment, a system for managing user profile data comprises a network interface layer operatively associated with a communications network and a storage layer operative to store user profile data relating to the communications network. the system further comprising a data conversion layer functionally disposed between the network interface and the data storage layers. the data conversion layer is capable of converting the user profile data into a plurality of communication network formats.