Dynamic Device Configuration via SKU-Based Template Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
As connected devices become more advanced, they accumulate redundant software and firmware settings from different service providers, leading to resource consumption and operational conflicts, with existing over-the-air configuration methods failing to efficiently manage these issues.
Innovation Solution
A system that dynamically configures connected devices using a Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) element, which includes service provider IDs and configuration templates, allowing for subscription detection, template determination, and dynamic updating or removal of configurations, including third-party settings, through a distributed computing environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple service provider configurations are accumulated on a connected device, then service versatility and compatibility are improved, but system resource consumption increases and operational conflicts occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments device configurations into distinct templates associated with different service providers. Each configuration template is independently managed, allowing the system to selectively activate only the template corresponding to the current service provider, thereby avoiding the resource overhead of maintaining all configurations simultaneously while preserving service versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of service provider subscriptions and pre-determines the appropriate configuration template before actual device operation. This preliminary action ensures that only the necessary configuration is loaded and applied, preventing resource consumption from unnecessary configurations while maintaining readiness for different service providers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple service provider configurations are accumulated on a connected device, then service versatility is improved, but operational conflicts between applications and settings occur
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting configurations into separate templates for different service providers, the patent eliminates operational conflicts between competing configurations. The system activates only one template at a time based on the current service provider subscription, ensuring operational consistency while maintaining the ability to adapt to different providers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically selects and switches between configuration templates based on real-time service provider subscription status. This dynamic adaptation ensures that the device always operates with the correct configuration for the active service provider, preventing operational conflicts while maintaining service versatility.
3Productivity
If existing over-the-air configuration methods are used, then configuration distribution is achieved, but efficient management of redundant settings is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal configuration management system that handles multiple service provider configurations through a single template-based framework. This system performs both configuration distribution and efficient management of redundant settings through unified functions for template detection, selection, and activation, eliminating the need for separate management mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects service provider subscriptions, determines the appropriate configuration template, and activates the correct settings without manual intervention. This self-service capability efficiently manages redundant configurations by automatically selecting and applying only the necessary template, simplifying configuration management while maintaining distribution capabilities.
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AI summary
The disclosure provides a solution to dynamically configure a connected device using a stock keeping unit (“SKU”) element associated with the connected device. A connected device includes a SKU element which stores identification of multiple service providers. The service provider IDs are associated with configuration templates which facilitate updating a configuration of the connected device with the service providers.