Synchronization Device Automating Content Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transfer methods from portable devices to content servers are inefficient due to high bandwidth costs, limited networking capabilities, and user intervention requirements, leading to potential data loss and management challenges.
Innovation Solution
A data synchronization system comprising a data storage device, a synchronization device, and a control server that establishes connections via a network to download or upload content data, with the synchronization device processing connection data to adapt content for compatibility and security, allowing seamless data transfer across different devices and formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If data is transferred via telecommunications networks (GSM, UMTS), then data can be moved between devices, but the quality of data received is not suitable for real-time viewing and usage costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a synchronization device as an intermediary between the portable data storage device and the network. This device handles data transfer and synchronization, allowing high-quality data transfer when connected directly to the portable device, while still enabling remote access through networks when needed. The intermediary buffer resolves the conflict between network convenience and data quality.
2Ease of operation
If data is transferred via telecommunications networks, then data movement is possible, but bandwidth costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization device performs preliminary actions by maintaining a local copy of data and pre-synchronizing content before network transfer is needed. This allows the portable device to access data locally without incurring network bandwidth costs, while still enabling remote access when necessary. The preliminary synchronization reduces the need for expensive real-time network transfers.
3Ease of operation
If manual data transfer is used, then data can be moved between devices, but significant user intervention is required which deters users
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization device operates autonomously, automatically synchronizing data between the portable device and remote storage without requiring user intervention. It monitors data changes, initiates transfers, and manages synchronization schedules independently. This self-service capability eliminates the need for manual data management while maintaining data availability across devices.
4Ease of operation
If data is stored only on the mobile device, then data is readily accessible, but if the device is lost or broken then the data is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements local quality by maintaining data in multiple locations with different characteristics: a local copy on the portable device for immediate accessibility, and remote copies on synchronized storage for security. The synchronization device manages these different storage locations, ensuring that the portable device has quick access to data while backup copies protect against device loss or damage.
5Quantity of substance
If device memory is full or files become excessive, then data storage capacity is maximized, but data becomes hard to access and manage
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds another dimension to data storage by implementing a hierarchical storage architecture. Frequently accessed data remains on the portable device for quick access, while less frequently accessed data is automatically moved to remote storage. The synchronization device manages this dimensional organization, allowing users to maintain large quantities of data without compromising accessibility, as the system intelligently distributes data across different storage dimensions.
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AI summary
A data synchronisation system automating content adaptation and transfer between storage devices and content servers, independent of user device. Included is a data storage device, a synchronisation device that uploads, downloads and processes content data, a control server handling connection data and capability data, controlling the synchronisation device, and at least one content server. The synchronisation device communicates with the data storage device, accesses a device identifier, and connects to the control and/or content server. The control server processes the device identifier and sends connection and capability data to the synchronisation device, which processes the connection and capability data, establishes a connection with the content server based thereon, and performs at least one of downloading and adapting content data to a data storage device format, and uploading same to the data storage device; and of downloading and adapting content data for compatibility with, and uploading to, the destination content server.