SIM Card Information Loading via Plug-In Modules in SystemUI

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for loading user identification card information suffer from poor performance due to the need for redeveloping each version of Google's SystemUI, complex code logic, tight coupling with SystemUI application, and low code reuse and scalability, leading to increased development bugs and poor customizability.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that decouple operator-specific SIM card modules from the SystemUI application using a plug-in application, allowing for independent implementation and modularization, enabling efficient loading and display of user identification card information through a class loader and reflection mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If operator-specific SIM card modules are integrated into the SystemUI application, then the display functionality is unified, but the code complexity increases and loading performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecode complexityVSAvoidloading performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the SIM card information loading system into separate operator-specific modules that are decoupled from the main SystemUI application. Each operator module is independently packaged and loaded only when needed, rather than integrating all operator code into the SystemUI. This segmentation reduces the main application's code complexity while maintaining loading performance through selective module instantiation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts operator-specific functionality into separate plug-in modules that can be independently loaded. By taking out operator-specific code from the SystemUI application and placing it in external modules, the system reduces the core application's complexity and enables on-demand loading of only the required operator module, thus improving loading performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Adaptability or versatility

If each Google system version is adapted from scratch, then the system is customized for each version, but the development workload increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveversion adaptabilityVSAvoiddevelopment workload
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal adapter layer that interfaces between the SystemUI application and operator-specific modules. This adapter follows standardized protocols, allowing the same framework to work across different Google system versions without requiring complete re-adaptation. The universal interface enables a single module design to serve multiple system versions, reducing development workload while maintaining version adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses configuration files and parameters to adapt operator modules to different system versions rather than rewriting code. By changing configuration parameters rather than structural code, the system achieves version adaptability with minimal development effort. The operator modules can be reconfigured for different Google system versions through parameter adjustments instead of complete re-adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If operator differences are accommodated through complex code logic, then all operator requirements are met, but the design becomes difficult and bug-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperator compatibilityVSAvoidsystem stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments operator-specific logic into separate, isolated modules. Each operator module encapsulates its own logic and data, preventing complex interdependencies between different operator implementations. This segmentation reduces overall system complexity and improves reliability by containing potential bugs within individual modules rather than propagating them system-wide.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary adapter layer that standardizes communication between the SystemUI application and diverse operator modules. This mediator translates various operator-specific interfaces into a unified internal interface, accommodating operator differences without requiring complex conditional logic in the main application. The intermediary simplifies the system architecture and improves reliability by providing a stable, standardized interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Stability of the object's composition

If tight coupling is maintained between SIM card functionality and SystemUI application, then the integration is seamless, but functional module management becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration stabilityVSAvoidmodule management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts SIM card functionality into separate operator modules that are loosely coupled to the SystemUI application through standardized interfaces. By taking out the functional modules while maintaining defined interaction protocols, the system achieves both integration stability through standardized interfaces and reduced module management complexity through clear separation of concerns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal module interface that allows different operator modules to be managed through a common framework. This universal interface enables seamless integration of various operator modules while simplifying module management through standardized loading, configuration, and instantiation processes. The multi-functional adapter handles different operator types uniformly, reducing management complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4694227A1SIM card information loading method and apparatus, storage medium, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 TCL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (NINGBO) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communications, and discloses an SIM card information loading method and apparatus, a storage medium, and an electronic device. A system user interface application may: obtain an object instance of a plug-in application by using a class loader and a reflection mechanism; send configuration information of a project to the plug-in application; and receive SIM card information loaded and transmitted by the plug-in application from an operator specific module corresponding to the project according to the configuration information. The present disclosure can improve the performance of loading SIM card information.