View source for Apple inc. (20240103905). DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES simplified abstract

=DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:apple inc.|apple inc.]]


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ahmed M. Soliman of Munich (DE)|Ahmed M. Soliman of Munich (DE)]][[Category:Ahmed M. Soliman of Munich (DE)]]

[[:Category:Ayman F. Naguib of Cupertino CA (US)|Ayman F. Naguib of Cupertino CA (US)]][[Category:Ayman F. Naguib of Cupertino CA (US)]]

==DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103905 titled 'DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes techniques for effectuating a transaction by an intermediary, involving monitoring the status of an item, transmitting a request for a target item, determining a source device to transmit the request to, and receiving confirmation of the request.

* Instructing a device to monitor the status of a first item
* Transmitting a request for a target item based on the status of the first item
* Determining a source device to transmit the request to
* Receiving confirmation of the request

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in e-commerce platforms, supply chain management, and inventory tracking systems.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology streamlines the transaction process, improves inventory management, and enhances communication between devices.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved customer satisfaction.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The potential commercial applications of this technology include retail, logistics, and manufacturing industries.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar transactional systems used in online shopping platforms.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

== How does this technology ensure secure transactions between devices? ==
This article does not provide details on the security measures implemented to protect the transaction data.

== What are the potential limitations of this technology in a real-world setting? ==
The article does not address any potential challenges or limitations that may arise when implementing this technology in practical applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

techniques are described herein for effectuating a transaction by an intermediary. an example method can include instructing a device to monitor a status of a first item, and to transmit a first request for a target item based at least in part on the status of the first item, the target item being a same item type as the first item. receiving, by the from the device, the first request for the target item. determining a first source device of a plurality of source devices to which to transmit a second request for the target item. transmitting, to the first source device of the plurality of source devices, the second request for the target item based at least in part on the determination. receiving a confirmation of the second request.



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