TR-069 Server for Remote Mobile Device Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current GSM-based mobile phone technologies lack remote management features, requiring users to physically visit service providers for configuration tasks, and complicate the management of both customer premises equipment (CPE) and mobile phones due to different communication networks and technologies involved.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a server that uses the TR-069 protocol to manage mobile wireless communication devices, enabling auto-configuration, dynamic service provisioning, software and firmware management, status monitoring, and security features, while allowing communication via various networks, including IP, PSTN, and mobile wireless networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If GSM technology is used for mobile phone communications, then reliable and portable services are provided, but remote management features are limited and users must physically visit service providers for configuration tasks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice reliabilityVSAvoidremote management capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an IP network as an intermediary communication channel between the mobile phone and service provider systems. This allows configuration messages and management data to be transmitted remotely over IP networks, eliminating the need for physical visits while maintaining the reliability of GSM service delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile phone is equipped with multiple communication capabilities including GSM wireless interface and IP network interface (via wireless LAN or wired connection). This multi-functionality allows the device to operate reliably on GSM networks while also enabling remote management through IP-based protocols, combining the strengths of both communication paradigms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If CPE and mobile phones are managed separately via different communication networks, then each device type can be optimized for its specific network, but the management system becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice-specific optimizationVSAvoidmanagement system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the management of CPE and mobile phones into a unified system by enabling mobile phones to communicate with service provider systems through IP networks. This allows both device types to be managed through common protocols and interfaces, reducing management complexity while preserving the ability to optimize for device-specific requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile phone is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a traditional GSM mobile device and as an IP-capable communication endpoint. This dual capability allows it to interact with both mobile network infrastructure and fixed network management systems, enabling simplified unified management across different device types and networks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8874085B2Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing mobile wireless devices

Publication Date: 2014.10.28 AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I L P

AI summary

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for managing mobile wireless communication devices. A method for managing a mobile wireless communication device includes generating a message that is based on a digital subscriber line (DSL) Forum protocol and providing the message to the mobile wireless communication device.