Proxy Administrator Module for Multi-User Policy Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-user environments, administrators face increased system complexity and administrative burdens due to the need to install clients in each separate user space for remote control, which requires their presence in each user space.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allow a device administrator to control user spaces remotely by using a Proxy Administrator Module and Context Module to apply policies across multiple user spaces without being present in each individual user space, enabling flexible control and delegation of rights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an administrator installs a client in each separate user space to control each device remotely, then the administrator can control each user space, but system complexity and administrative burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments user spaces into controllable units with proxy administrators, allowing the administrator to control multiple user spaces through a single client installation at the device level, rather than installing clients in each user space separately
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a proxy administrator as an intermediary component that runs within each user space but is managed by the administrator through a single device-level client, serving as a mediator between the administrator and individual user spaces
2Reliability
If an administrator installs a client in each separate user space to control each device remotely, then the administrator can control each user space, but administrative burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments user spaces into controllable units with proxy administrators, allowing the administrator to control multiple user spaces through a single client installation at the device level, rather than installing clients in each user space separately
Solution Approach 2:
The device-level client serves multiple functions by managing multiple proxy administrators across different user spaces, making a single client installation capable of controlling multiple user spaces rather than requiring separate clients for each
3Reliability
If an administrator must be present in each specific user space to control it, then direct control is achieved, but time and effort are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by installing the device-level client and configuring proxy administrators in advance, enabling the administrator to control multiple user spaces remotely without needing to be physically present in each user space when control is needed
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AI summary
A method for receiving a policy is provided. The method includes receiving a policy, determining a context based on the received policy, and applying the policy, based at least in part on the determined context, to a user space of an electronic device.