Remote Software Update Sequence Contradiction Resolution

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Solution Overview

Problem

The complexity of operating electronic devices, such as mobile phones, has increased due to the variety of software applications that require different setup procedures and system settings, leading to errors and inefficiencies in updating software settings.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that receives an initial sequence of operational instructions to update software programming in an electronic device, identifies contradicting instructions, compares and rectifies them, and implements the modified sequence to update the software programming.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple software applications are integrated into electronic devices to increase functionality, then the convenience and versatility of the device is improved, but the complexity of operating the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidoperational complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A remote computing device acts as an intermediary between the user and the electronic device. This mediator receives operational instructions from the user, processes them, and transmits corrected sequences to the electronic device. The intermediary handles the complexity of instruction processing and contradiction resolution, shielding the user from operational complexity while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operation with automated computational processing. Instead of users manually navigating complex setup procedures, the system uses computer-based instruction sequences that automatically configure software applications. This substitution of manual operations with automated computational processes reduces operational complexity while preserving versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If detailed setup procedures are required for different software applications, then the software functionality is optimized, but the time and effort required for operation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesoftware functionalityVSAvoidsetup time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-computes and stores optimized sequences of operational instructions for various software applications. These pre-prepared instruction sequences are transmitted to the electronic device in advance, allowing the device to be configured without requiring users to go through detailed setup procedures each time. The preliminary action of pre-computing instructions eliminates time-consuming setup processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copied and reused operational instruction sequences for different software applications. Instead of creating new setup procedures for each application, the system copies and adapts proven instruction sequences from a database. This copying approach maintains optimized software functionality while dramatically reducing the time and effort required for each setup operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Ease of operation

If operational instructions are manually processed, then flexibility in handling unique situations is maintained, but errors and inconsistencies in instructions increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanual flexibilityVSAvoidinstruction accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The remote computing device implements feedback mechanisms to verify and correct operational instructions. The system receives instructions from users, processes them through computational logic, and provides corrections when contradictions or errors are detected. This feedback loop maintains the flexibility to handle unique situations while ensuring high instruction accuracy through automated verification.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual instruction processing with automated computational systems. Instead of human operators who may introduce errors, the system uses computer-based algorithms to process, validate, and correct operational instructions. This substitution maintains flexibility in handling diverse situations while eliminating human errors and inconsistencies through precise computational processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20250045036A1Remotely guiding sequences of operational instructions

Publication Date: 2025.02.06 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION

AI summary

A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes: receiving an initial sequence of operational instructions configured to update software programming in an electronic device. Contradicting ones of the operational instructions in the initial sequence are identified, and differences between the contradicting operational instructions are compared. As a result, the contradicting operational instructions are rectified by modifying the initial sequence of operational instructions. The software programming in the electronic device is also updated by implementing the modified sequence of operational instructions.