Synchronization Server Signal Mapping for Multi-Device Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack an efficient method for synchronizing content and information across multiple computing devices, particularly in real-time, without requiring direct communication between devices and ensuring secure and seamless user interactions.
Innovation Solution
A system that utilizes a synchronization server to map synchronization signals from one device to appropriate output signals for other devices, using protocols like XMPP to determine online status and transmit signals, and incorporates fingerprint sensors for enhanced security, allowing continuous updating and refreshing of information across devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If direct communication between devices is implemented for synchronization, then synchronization speed is improved, but system complexity and security management deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a synchronization server as an intermediary component that mediates all communication between computing devices. The server receives synchronization signals from one device, processes them, and transmits appropriate signals to target devices. This eliminates the need for direct peer-to-peer communication, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining synchronization speed through centralized coordination.
2Reliability
If fingerprint sensors are integrated for security verification, then security is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization server provides a universal security verification service that can be accessed by multiple devices without each device needing its own fingerprint sensor. The server handles biometric authentication centrally, allowing any connected device to benefit from secure verification. This multi-functional approach enhances security while avoiding the complexity of integrating fingerprint sensors into every device.
3Productivity
If real-time synchronization is implemented across multiple devices, then user experience is improved, but network bandwidth consumption deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization server implements local quality optimization by analyzing the specific characteristics of each computing device (screen resolution, device type, online status) and customizing synchronization signals accordingly. Instead of transmitting identical data to all devices, the server adapts the content and format of synchronization signals to match each device's capabilities, thereby reducing overall network bandwidth consumption while maintaining real-time synchronization quality.
4Measurement precision
If comprehensive device information storage is implemented, then synchronization accuracy is improved, but data privacy risks deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization server acts as a secure intermediary that collects and stores comprehensive device information (screen resolutions, GPS positions, sensor data) needed for accurate synchronization. Rather than devices sharing this sensitive information directly with each other, all data passes through the server which implements security protocols and access controls. This mediates the privacy risk while preserving the accuracy benefits of having detailed device information.
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AI summary
A method for synchronizing content between a first electronic device and a second electronic device in response to an input signal, includes: (a) receiving a first synchronization signal from the first computing device that is based on the input signal being received in the first electronic device; (b) mapping the first synchronization signal to a second synchronization signal based on mapping information accessible to the second electronic device, wherein the second synchronization signal includes information not represented by the first synchronization signal; and (c) transmitting the second synchronization signal to the second electronic device for processing, wherein (i) the input signal comprises one or more sensors; (ii) the first electronic device comprises a controller that interprets the input signal to provide the first synchronization signal, and (iii) the second electronic device comprises an actuator and wherein the second synchronization signal corresponds to a command for actuation in the second electronic device.