Universal Electronic Circuit for Dynamic Application Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing RFID-based data exchange systems lack flexibility, requiring multiple tags configured for specific services, limiting users' access to services not originally planned for the electronic circuit, and restricting the ability to access functionalities beyond their initial configuration.
Innovation Solution
A method for automatically implementing and loading applications on a first electronic entity to access functionalities associated with a second electronic entity, allowing users to control the process and enabling the exchange of applications through short-range or high-throughput wireless interfaces, such as NFC or Bluetooth, for enhanced flexibility and service access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If each electronic circuit is designed for a particular purpose with fixed data storage, then the communication is secure and reliable, but the flexibility and adaptability to access different services is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal electronic circuit that can access multiple different services by downloading and executing applications from remote servers. Instead of being dedicated to a single function, the circuit can be dynamically configured to perform various services (e.g., payment, ticketing, access control) by loading appropriate applications, thus achieving multi-functionality while maintaining security through authenticated communication channels.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic circuit transitions from a static, fixed-function design to a dynamic system where functions can be changed by downloading new applications. The circuit can adapt its capabilities in real-time based on user needs and available services, allowing the same hardware to serve different purposes without physical reconfiguration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pre-configured tags are provided for different services, then service access is possible, but the device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the service-specific functionality from the physical tag hardware and relocates it to software applications that can be downloaded remotely. Instead of having separate physical tags for each service, the system uses a single universal circuit that downloads service-specific applications as needed, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated hardware components.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of distributing multiple physical tags, the system creates virtual copies of service functionality through downloadable applications. Each service can be replicated as software that runs on the universal circuit, allowing unlimited service access without proportionally increasing hardware complexity.
3Ease of operation
If applications are automatically loaded without user control, then the ease of operation is improved, but the user autonomy and control over data exchange is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the user receives notifications when applications need to be loaded, and can review and approve or reject each application before it executes. This feedback loop maintains ease of operation through automatic initiation while preserving user autonomy through informed consent and control over data exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically initiating the application loading process and preparing necessary communication protocols, but stops before actual data exchange to await user validation. This preliminary automation handles the complex technical setup while leaving the critical decision to the user.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to access a broader range of services by allowing the automatic loading and execution of applications on the first electronic entity, enhancing flexibility and usability without the need for multiple pre-configured tags, while maintaining user control over the process.
Implementation Method 1
remote powering of the first electronic entity by the second electronic entity
Data Source
AI summary
The method involves initiating wireless short-range communication between an electronic entity (10) and another electronic entity (30) subsequent to connection between the entities. An application of the latter entity is transmitted to the former entity in consequence to the communication initiation, and the application is stored in the former entity. The communication initiation is carried out by performing remote feeding from the former entity through the latter entity, and by transmitting a communication establishment message from the former entity to the latter entity.