Application State Synchronization Conflict Resolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Applications distributed across multiple devices often experience synchronization conflicts due to discrepancies in state information, such as scoring data or game progress, when users access the same application on different devices, leading to challenges in maintaining consistent user experiences and data integrity.
Innovation Solution
An application synchronization service that employs software libraries to generate and synchronize application state information across devices, using synchronization rules embedded within the data to resolve conflicts automatically, ensuring consistent data storage without developer intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If application state information is synchronized across multiple devices, then user experience consistency is improved, but synchronization conflicts occur due to discrepancies in state information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by embedding synchronization rules within the saved state data before conflicts occur. These rules predefine how conflicts should be resolved (e.g., selecting highest score, latest timestamp, or specific device priority) so that when synchronization conflicts arise, the resolution mechanism is already in place and can automatically execute without developer intervention or manual conflict resolution processes.
2Extent of automation
If synchronization rules are embedded within saved state data, then conflict resolution automation is improved, but data structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the synchronization rules directly into the saved state data structure itself. Rather than maintaining separate rule files or configuration databases, the synchronization logic is embedded as fields within the existing state data (e.g., priority indicators, timestamp fields, device identifier hierarchies). This integration reduces the need for additional external components while enabling automated conflict resolution.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices access the same application, then user accessibility is improved, but state information discrepancies arise leading to conflicts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different devices to have device-specific state information while maintaining overall synchronization through embedded rules. Each device can store and access its own local state data independently, with device-specific identifiers and conditions embedded in the data structure. The synchronization rules then selectively apply different resolution strategies based on the specific device context, conflict type, and local state conditions, enabling both multi-device accessibility and reliable state management.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are various embodiments for synchronizing application state information across devices. More specifically, embodiments of the disclosure are related to resolving conflicts between application state information. A synchronization rule, an event name and/or event value are embedded within application state information obtained from devices associated with a user, from which conflicts can be resolved by an application synchronization service.