Wireless Mobile Data Backup via Server Intermediary

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for backing up and protecting data on mobile devices are limited by the need for wired connections, which can be inconvenient and risk data loss or damage, especially when no cable connection is available.

Innovation Solution

A data system that allows mobile devices to backup and restore data wirelessly through a server or cloud service, using a client application to transmit and store data over 3G or WiFi connections, enabling secure and convenient data protection and recovery anywhere.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired connection is used for data backup, then data transfer reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transfer reliabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between mobile devices for data backup and restoration. The server receives data wirelessly from one device and can restore it to another device, eliminating the need for direct wired connections between devices while maintaining data transfer reliability through the centralized server infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If wired connection is used for data backup, then data security is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata securityVSAvoidadaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The server provides universal data backup and restoration services that work across different mobile devices and locations. It can handle multiple functions including receiving data from any device with wireless connectivity, storing data securely, and restoring data to any device, making the system adaptable to various scenarios without requiring device-specific wired connections.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If wireless connection is used for data backup, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddata loss risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The server acts as a cushioning buffer that securely stores data before restoration. When data is backed up wirelessly to the server, it is protected from potential loss during transmission or device issues. The server maintains the data in a secure state, providing a safety buffer that prevents information loss even if wireless transmission encounters issues or devices are damaged.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentUS8683005B1Cache-based mobile device network resource optimization

Publication Date: 2014.03.25 EMC IP HLDG CO LLC

AI summary

A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for optimizing resource use in a mobile device network is disclosed. In some embodiments, this includes using a processor to store mobile device data on a server, creating server metadata based on the stored mobile device data, storing the server metadata in a mobile device cache, and using the mobile device to access the server metadata stored in the mobile device cache.