UPnP Software Management via Authentication Segmentation

The patent segments the administrator rights by creating different types of administrators: device-level administrators (users) and software-level administrators (service providers). The software module includes a dedicated service provider administrator account with restricted rights that only allow management of that specific software module, while excluding access to other software modules and device-level operations. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing users to manage device-level software while preserving service provider control over their installed modules.

The patent applies local quality by implementing different permission levels for different administrative contexts. The service provider administrator account has specialized rights that are locally optimized for managing only the specific software module it installed, rather than having universal administrator rights. This localized permission structure enables the service provider to maintain control over their software while allowing users to manage other aspects of the device.

The patent segments administrative rights into device-level and software-level categories. When a service provider installs software, a service provider administrator account is created with rights segmented to only that specific software module. This segmentation prevents users from unauthorizedly modifying service provider software while still allowing them to manage other software and device functions, thus maintaining both flexibility and security.

The service provider administrator account acts as an intermediary between the service provider and the UPnP device's software management system. This intermediary account enables the service provider to maintain control over their installed software without requiring the user to have unrestricted administrator rights, thereby preventing unauthorized modifications while preserving user flexibility.