Remote Client Control via Binding-Based Wireless Mediation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wired connections between clients in communication systems limit bi-directional control and functionality, such as call transfer or call merging, and are not feasible when a direct connection is impossible, like with mobile devices.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a shared control mode that enables bi-directional control between clients over a wireless connection, allowing a client to control another client's functions without a direct wired connection, using a cloud-based or on-premises communication software.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a wired connection is used between clients, then control functionality is available, but bi-directional control and flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol functionalityVSAvoidbi-directional control

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that enables control between clients without requiring direct wired connections. The server receives control commands from one client, validates them against binding relationships, and forwards appropriate commands to target clients, thereby enabling flexible bi-directional control while maintaining system architecture integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If a direct wired connection is established between devices, then control is possible, but it is not feasible when devices are mobile or disconnected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice controlVSAvoidwireless connectivity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless network-based control mechanism. Instead of requiring physical cable connections between devices, the system uses server-mediated communication over wireless networks to establish control relationships, making the system adaptable to mobile devices and various connectivity scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If clients share the same extension or user account, then control is simplified, but functionality is restricted when extensions differ

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol simplicityVSAvoidcross-extension control

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal control mechanism that works across different extensions and user accounts through binding relationships. The server maintains binding records that define control permissions between any pair of clients, allowing a client to control functions of other clients regardless of their extension or account assignments, thereby achieving multi-functional control capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12477021B2Function control of a remote client

Publication Date: 2025.11.18 ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS INC

AI summary

A client is configured to control one or more functions of another client remotely via a wireless connection. Enabling control of the one or more functions of another client includes receiving a control command from a first client. The control command indicates a function to be performed by a second client. The control command is transmitted to the second client when a binding status indicates a binding between the first client to the second client.