Server-Mediated Information Transmission Between Computing Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for information transmission between devices, such as handheld devices and personal computers, often require installing client software or complex login processes, making them cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A method and device utilizing a server as a transition party, where one device establishes a connection to the server and sends a unique identifier with the information to be transmitted, allowing the server to forward the information to the corresponding device without the need for pre-installed client software, using techniques like two-dimensional code scanning for identifier acquisition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If client software is installed on both devices for information transmission, then reliable communication can be established, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to installation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that mediates information transmission between devices. Instead of requiring direct peer-to-peer communication with pre-installed client software, the server acts as a central hub that receives information from one device and forwards it to the target device, eliminating the need for complex client installations while maintaining communication reliability
2Reliability
If client software is installed on both devices for information transmission, then stable connection can be maintained, but device complexity increases due to software installation
Solution Approach 1:
The server serves as an intermediary that centralizes the connection management functionality. Rather than each device needing complex client software to establish and maintain connections, the server handles all connection establishment, authentication, and maintenance, significantly reducing device complexity while preserving connection stability
Solution Approach 2:
The server provides universal communication capabilities to multiple devices through a single platform. Instead of each device needing its own dedicated client software with full functionality, the server implements the communication protocol and provides services to all connected devices, reducing individual device complexity while maintaining overall system reliability
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AI summary
One or more implementations of the present specification provide an information transmission method. Target information selected by a user of a first computing device is obtained by the first computing device. A unique identifier is obtained by the first computing device and from a second computing device, subsequent to the second computing device receiving the unique identifier from a server. The unique identifier is associated with the second computing device according to a mapping relationship. The unique identifier and the target information are sent to the server. The server identifies the second computing device associated with the unique identifier from the mapping relationship and forwards the target information to the second computing device.