Removable Storage Device for Computing Diagnostics
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of modern computing devices and the need for detailed testing phases are hindered by the requirement for technical expertise and hardware modifications, limiting the ability to record and analyze device performance effectively.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a removable storage device to collect and store device analysis information, allowing for easy data retrieval and analysis without the need for hardware modifications, enabling non-technical users to contribute to the testing process by using diagnostic and monitoring applications to generate and format data on a central processor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If hardware modifications are made to the device to enable connectivity with diagnostic software, then device analysis information can be recorded, but the test user's ability to use the device is limited and technical expertise is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the diagnostic functionality from the device itself by using a separate computing device to collect device analysis information. The external flex connector and hardwired connection are replaced by utilizing existing communication interfaces (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular) to transfer data from the device under test to the separate computing device, eliminating the need for hardware modifications that would limit device usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a separate computing device as an intermediary between the device under test and the diagnostic software. This intermediary collects device analysis information through wireless or wired communication interfaces without requiring physical modifications to the device, thereby maintaining full device functionality while enabling comprehensive diagnostics.
2Loss of information
If hardware modifications are made to the device to enable connectivity with diagnostic software, then device analysis information can be recorded, but the complexity of the testing setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complexity of hardware modifications by extracting the diagnostic capability to a separate computing device. Instead of modifying the device under test with external flex connectors and hardwired connections, the solution uses the device's existing communication interfaces to transfer data, significantly simplifying the testing setup.
3Measurement precision
If technical expertise is required to operate the diagnostic system, then accurate device analysis can be performed, but the pool of potential testers is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service functionality where the device under test automatically generates and transfers device analysis information to the computing device without requiring manual intervention or technical expertise from the user. The automated data collection and transfer processes enable everyday users to participate in testing while maintaining accurate device analysis.
4Loss of information
If the device is put under test by multiple test users in different environments, then more comprehensive information can be gathered, but the difficulty of establishing information recording increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal testing solution that works across multiple devices and environments. The separate computing device can collect device analysis information from any device with compatible communication interfaces (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular), allowing comprehensive information gathering from multiple test users in different environments without requiring environment-specific or device-specific hardware modifications.
Data Source
AI summary
A computing device is provided on which device analysis information is generated. The device analysis information may be generated from the use of diagnostic and monitoring applications and code. The device analysis information is handled by an application/central processor and then stored on a removeable storage device.