Host-Controlled Temporary Content Sharing Across Connected Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of multiple software platforms and mechanisms in car sales processes leads to unnecessary complexity and inefficiency in presenting digital content to users.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for temporary digital content sharing that allows a host device to selectively push and pull content to connected devices, enabling a single platform for customized content presentation, with features like device registration, annotation, and remote viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple software platforms and mechanisms are used for presenting digital content in car sales, then content presentation capability is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple software platforms and content presentation mechanisms into a single integrated system. The host device consolidates various content delivery functions (digital signatures, document viewing, communication) that previously required separate platforms, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining content presentation versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The host device is designed as a universal platform that can present different types of digital content (vehicle information, contracts, financing documents) through multiple connected devices (customer tablets, smartphones, desk displays). This single device performs multiple functions that previously required separate specialized systems.
2Ease of operation
If multiple content presentation mechanisms are deployed, then user interaction options increase, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The host device serves as an intermediary that manages and coordinates content delivery to multiple connected devices. It handles device registration, content routing, and synchronization, thereby simplifying operations for users while enabling interaction through multiple devices. The host device abstracts the complexity of managing multiple presentation mechanisms from the end users.
3Ease of operation
If digital content is shared across multiple devices, then accessibility is improved, but control and security management becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the host device continuously monitors and tracks content access across connected devices. It maintains records of which devices are accessing which content, enabling centralized control and security management. The host device can revoke access, update content, or terminate sessions based on feedback from the network or authorized users.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided herein for temporary digital content sharing. The systems and methods may involve receiving, from a first device, a selection of a first element associated with a first URL. The systems and methods may also involve determining first content associated with the first URL. The systems and methods may also involve receiving, from the first device, a selection of a second device at which to display the first content associated with the first URL. The systems and methods may also involve providing the first URL to the second device, wherein the URL allows access to the content by the second device.