Thin Client Data Memory Interface for Home Network Archiving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home network systems lack a seamless method for permanently retaining data from thin clients without requiring manual connection to a PC, as thin clients typically lack independent storage and rely on servers for data retention.
Innovation Solution
A peripheral port configuration for devices connected to a home network, featuring a network port and a data/memory port that allows automatic or user-initiated data transfer from memory cards or communications ports to a server, enabling data processing and archiving on the server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If thin clients lack independent storage and rely on servers for data retention, then device complexity is reduced, but data management convenience deteriorates requiring manual PC connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the thin client and the data storage medium. The server receives data from the thin client via network communication and stores it permanently, eliminating the need for manual PC connection while maintaining data retention capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the thin client into two functional parts: a processing unit and a storage unit. The processing unit (thin client) handles data input and transmission, while the storage unit (server) handles permanent data retention, allowing each component to be optimized independently.
2Reliability
If manual PC connection is required for data download, then data security is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming operations
Solution Approach 1:
The thin client is equipped with automatic data transfer capability that initiates data transmission to the server without requiring manual PC connection. The system performs data retention operations autonomously, improving productivity while maintaining security through controlled network protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes network connectivity and data transfer protocols in advance, so that when data needs to be retained, the transfer can occur automatically without requiring preliminary manual PC connection setup, thus improving efficiency while maintaining security frameworks.
3Device complexity
If thin clients have no independent storage, then device cost is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates limiting future applications
Solution Approach 1:
The server provides a universal storage infrastructure that can serve multiple thin clients and support various data types and applications. This multi-functional approach allows the system to adapt to different future applications without requiring each thin client to have dedicated storage, maintaining cost-effectiveness while enhancing versatility.
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AI summary
A thin client device for use in a home network includes a network port by which the device connects to the home network and a data/memory port by which a data interface such as a memory card or communications port may be connected to the device. The device is configured such that data from the data interface is transferred to a server that is coupled to the home network. The transfer may be automatic or it may be controlled by a user. Where the thin client device includes signal processing hardware, the data from the data interface may be processed by the signal processing hardware and presented to the user.