Remote Workstation Synchronization via Zero Configuration Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote access methods for domain-specific applications on mobile devices, such as those in the medical domain, face limitations in data transfer speed and type, particularly with large files like images and videos, and often provide limited views of data accessible via workstations.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a zero configuration protocol that enables synchronization of patient context information between mobile devices and workstations, allowing mobile devices to connect and access medical application data via a zero configuration networking protocol, such as Bonjour over Wi-Fi, without additional configuration, and enabling the viewing and storage of medical application data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional remote access methods (browser-based or radio communication) are used to access domain-specific applications on mobile devices, then accessibility is improved, but data transfer speed and completeness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway server as an intermediary component that bridges the mobile device and the domain-specific application workstation. The gateway server receives requests from the mobile device, establishes connections to the workstation, and facilitates data transfer between them, thereby enabling fast and complete data access while maintaining ease of operation on mobile devices
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into distinct functional components: the mobile device with viewing application, the gateway server with connection management capabilities, and the domain-specific application workstation. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function, with the gateway server handling the complex connection and data transfer tasks, thus improving overall data transfer speed without compromising accessibility
2Ease of operation
If wireless communication protocols are used for data transfer, then mobility is improved, but data transfer reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway server acts as a reliable intermediary that manages wireless communication between the mobile device and workstation. It implements connection management, error handling, and data integrity checks, thereby maintaining data transfer reliability even in wireless environments while preserving mobile device mobility
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements preliminary error checking, data validation, and connection verification before actual data transfer occurs. The gateway server prepares and validates data packets in advance, cushioning against potential transmission errors in wireless environments, thus ensuring reliable data transfer while maintaining mobility
3Ease of operation
If browser-based access methods are used, then ease of access is improved, but data view completeness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a dedicated viewing application on the mobile device that copies the full functionality of the domain-specific application interface. This native viewing application provides complete access to all data types and features, eliminating the limitations of browser-based views while maintaining ease of access through a familiar application interface
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AI summary
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to provide remote access to a workstation operating in a medical domain via a zero configuration protocol. In some example embodiments, a method is provided that comprises activating a viewing application that is configured to connect to a remote workstation, via a zero configuration protocol, and enable a view of medical application data. The method of this embodiment may also include receiving an indication of a current patient context. In some example embodiments, the current patient context identifies the medical application data that is currently being viewed at the remote workstation relating a particular patient that is available for viewing in the viewing application. The method of this embodiment may also include accessing the medical application data in the viewing application based on the current patient context.