Wireless Application Delivery via Electronic Message Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for loading electronic applications onto portable devices are inefficient and burdensome, requiring physical connections or complex wireless protocols that not all devices support.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that acquires device information to determine application compatibility and generates electronic messages with links for application download, using a communication system involving an administration system, web form, provisioning services layer, and service provider to facilitate efficient application distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If physical connection to specialized application tool is used, then application loading is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical physical connection method (USB cable, specialized tool connection) with a wireless communication system. The application distribution is achieved through electronic messages containing download links transmitted via wireless networks, eliminating the need for physical connections between devices and application tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of a wireless network infrastructure and a message delivery mechanism. Instead of direct physical connection between user device and application tool, the system uses electronic messages with embedded links as an intermediary to transfer application information wirelessly to the user's device.
2Productivity
If WAP protocol is used for application download, then wireless application delivery is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates due to complex navigation and call termination requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of application delivery from the complex WAP protocol framework. Instead of requiring users to navigate through multiple WAP portal links and pages, the system extracts the core download initiation function and embeds it directly in a simple electronic message with a single clickable link, removing unnecessary navigation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-configuring the electronic message with the complete download link and application information before delivery. This eliminates the need for users to perform subsequent navigation actions through multiple pages or portals, as all necessary information is provided in advance in the message itself.
3Productivity
If POTA method is used, then application push delivery is achieved, but device compatibility deteriorates as not all devices support the mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal application delivery mechanism that works across all wireless devices regardless of POTA support. By using standard electronic messaging infrastructure that all devices can receive and web-based link navigation that all devices can handle, the system achieves multi-functionality and broad device compatibility while maintaining push delivery capability.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.