Self-contained, locally usable data station (home cloud) for storing, using, and transferring digital data without cloud services.
The self-sufficient home cloud system addresses the vulnerabilities of external cloud services by offering a secure, locally operated data management solution with AES-256 encryption and industrial-grade storage, ensuring user control and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HOGL PETER GEORG
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing cloud services pose risks due to total dependence on external servers, unpredictable data privacy, access by third parties or states, ongoing costs, and overload of central server structures, with authorities and citizens lacking control over their data.
A self-sufficient home cloud system comprising a self-contained storage and computing station with AES-256 + hardware-based encryption and industrial-grade flash or SSD storage, ensuring maximum data protection and full user control, while being offline or locally networked and scalable.
Provides secure, cost-effective, and fast local data management with complete user control, eliminating reliance on external servers and reducing attack surfaces.
Abstract
Description
Technical field:
[0001] The invention relates to a self-contained, locally usable data station ("home cloud") for storing, using, and transmitting digital data without cloud services. It is particularly suitable for public authorities, hospitals, health insurance companies, emergency services, businesses, and private users. Technical problem:
[0002] External cloud services cause: *Total dependence on external servers *unpredictable data privacy risks *Access by third parties or states *Costs that are incurred on an ongoing basis *Overload of central server structures *large attack surfaces
[0003] Authorities, hospitals, administrations, and citizens have no control over their data. A self-sufficient, secure solution does not yet exist. Solution to the invention:
[0004] The invention creates a self-sufficient home cloud, consisting of: 1. Self-contained storage and computing station (HomeCloud box) 2. Completely offline or locally networked
[0005] AES-256 + hardware-based encryption *industrial-grade flash or SSD storage *Maximum data protection *Full control by users / authorities *No ongoing costs Scalable and flexibly deployable *Faster local access
Claims
[1] Basic system: A self-contained storage and data station ("HomeCloud") that is accessible and authorizable exclusively via a physical starter chip card. [2] Dual authorization: Two independent reading devices: * / a) PC / notebook reader for initialization and management *(b) dedicated device - reader for use, unlocking and performing write or read operations [3] Local connection: All data transfers take place exclusively locally via cable or Bluetooth, without an external network or internet connection. [4] Modular storage: The storage system is modularly expandable and can accommodate additional independent storage stations without requiring new installation. [5] Government and health applications: The system is used for storing, managing, and using sensitive official, health-related, or personal data. [6] Starter chip card requirement: All access rights are granted and verified exclusively via the forgery-proof, tamper-resistant starter chip card.