Wireless Data Storage Device for Interoperable Content Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data repository systems governed by a local processor limit content usage and interoperability among devices, requiring consumers to repurchase content when devices are replaced and complicating interconnection due to proprietary interfaces, leading to increased complexity and costs.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an intelligent data repository, such as Universal Mobile Connected Storage (UMCS), which autonomously manages data and reduces the need for processor control in bound devices, enabling wireless interoperability and auto-detection of devices, allowing for seamless data storage and retrieval across various devices using a single or multiplexed antenna.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a local processor governs a central data repository, then data storage and retrieval can be controlled locally, but device interoperability is limited and content usage is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the data repository from the local processor control structure, creating a wireless storage device that operates independently of any single device's processor. The storage device communicates wirelessly with multiple devices, eliminating the need for processor governance while enabling broad interoperability across different device types.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless storage device is designed to serve multiple functions across different device types including audio players, video players, mobile phones, and computers. It provides universal data storage and retrieval capabilities without requiring device-specific processor control, allowing any wireless-capable device to access the stored content.
2Reliability
If digital content is stored locally on a device, then content can be accessed immediately, but content must be repurchased when the device is replaced
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless storage device acts as an intermediary between the user and the content. Instead of storing content locally on a single device, the content is stored on the wireless storage device which can be accessed by multiple devices. This intermediary storage solution maintains content availability across device replacements without requiring repurchase.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables dynamic content access where the same content can be transferred to different devices as needed. The wireless storage device dynamically adapts to different device connections and can transfer content to any device within wireless range, providing flexible and continuous content availability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices use different interfaces for interconnection, then device functionality is optimized, but interconnection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless communication system. Instead of requiring physical interfaces and cables to connect devices to a central hub, the wireless storage device uses wireless signals to enable connections between multiple devices, eliminating interface complexity while maintaining compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless storage device serves as a universal intermediary that different device types can connect to wirelessly. Rather than requiring each device to have compatible interfaces with each other or with a central hub, all devices simply need wireless capability to communicate with the storage device, greatly simplifying interconnection requirements.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a personal computer serves as a hub for multiple devices, then device interoperability is enabled, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the hub function from the personal computer and relocates it to a dedicated wireless storage device. This separates the storage and distribution functions from the computing function, allowing multiple devices to connect through a simple wireless interface without requiring a complex PC-based hub system.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless storage device is designed as a simple, affordable device that can be easily replaced or upgraded without requiring expensive PC hardware. It provides the necessary multi-device connectivity and storage functions at a lower cost and with simpler architecture compared to PC-based hubs.
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AI summary
Various data acquisition, storage and/or distribution systems and devices are described herein. As one example, a mobile data acquisition and distribution device is described. The device includes a non-volatile storage medium, a wireless interface, and a processor. The non-volatile storage medium includes instructions executable by the processor to: receive a user data set, and to store the user data set to the non-volatile storage medium. The instructions are further executable by the processor to receive a request initiated through a remote user interface via the wireless interface. Where the request is to provide the user data set to a recipient device, the instructions are further executable by the processor to provide the user data set to the recipient device via the wireless interface.