15886334. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ITEMS IN A LIST SHARED BY A GROUP OF MOBILE DEVICES simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ITEMS IN A LIST SHARED BY A GROUP OF MOBILE DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael Hin Kai Hung of Waterloo (CA)
Herbert Anthony Little of Waterloo (CA)
Michael Stephen Brown of Toronto (CA)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ITEMS IN A LIST SHARED BY A GROUP OF MOBILE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 15886334 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ITEMS IN A LIST SHARED BY A GROUP OF MOBILE DEVICES
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a method and system for sharing data among a group of mobile devices without the need for a central database or server. Each group member stores the shared data individually and controls how it is updated. Updates are multicast to all group members using an intermediate message exchange service.
- The shared data is stored individually by each group member
- Updates are multicast to all group members
- No central database or server is required
- Each group member controls how the shared data is updated
- An intermediate message exchange service is used to transmit updates
Key Features and Innovation:
- Data sharing among mobile devices without a central database
- Individual storage of shared data by group members
- Multicasting updates to all group members
- Control over data updates by each group member
- Use of an intermediate message exchange service for transmitting updates
Potential Applications:
This technology can be used for collaborative project management, task tracking, and real-time data sharing among mobile devices in various industries such as business, education, and healthcare.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the need for efficient data sharing among a group of mobile devices without relying on a central database or server. It also allows for controlled and synchronized updates to the shared data.
Benefits:
- Improved collaboration among group members
- Real-time data sharing and updates
- Enhanced data security and privacy
- Simplified management of shared data without a central server
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications of this technology include project management tools, collaborative work platforms, and mobile data sharing applications for businesses and organizations.
Prior Art:
Prior art related to this technology may include research on peer-to-peer data sharing systems, collaborative mobile applications, and distributed database management.
Frequently Updated Research:
Research on mobile data synchronization, peer-to-peer communication protocols, and real-time collaborative tools may be relevant to this technology.
Questions about Data Sharing Among Mobile Devices:
1. How does this technology ensure data security and privacy among group members? 2. What are the potential challenges of implementing this data sharing method in large groups or organizations?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method and system are provided for sharing data amongst a group of a plurality of mobile devices without requiring a database or server to centrally store the shared data. The shared data is instead stored by each group member individually while controlling the manner in which the shared data is updated. The shared data can be used to manage tasks in a group project. To manage updates, the shared data is atomized such that individual databases in the shared data are separated or otherwise delineated into one or more records, each record having associated therewith, a value. To maintain a common copy of the shared data at each device, any update is sent to all group members using an intermediate message exchange service that is capable of transmitting a sent message to more than one recipient if necessary. In this way, the updates are multicast to the group. To manage the content of the shared data, each update comprises one or more changes to a current copy of a corresponding record.
