5G Cloud Blockchain for IoT Resource Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cloud computing environments face challenges in efficiently allocating resources to a vast number of IoT devices connected to 5G networks, particularly in providing on-demand access to content and services while ensuring security against cyber-attacks.
Innovation Solution
The system dynamically partitions computing resources within the cloud computing environment based on device or user profiles, using 5G network characteristics and time-of-day considerations, and employs blockchain technology for secure interaction validation and record-keeping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cloud computing environments allocate resources to a vast number of IoT devices, then service coverage and accessibility are improved, but resource allocation efficiency and security management deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the cloud computing environment into multiple virtualized network functions (VNFs) and network slices, each dedicated to specific IoT device groups or service types. This segmentation enables independent resource allocation and management for different device categories, improving both service coverage and allocation efficiency simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation through automated orchestration that adjusts VNF instantiation and resource distribution in real-time based on network conditions, device density, and service demands. This dynamic approach allows the system to scale service coverage while maintaining optimal resource utilization efficiency.
2Ease of operation
If cloud computing environments provide on-demand access to content and services, then user convenience and service accessibility are improved, but security risks and vulnerability to cyber-attacks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary security validation by authenticating IoT devices and validating service requests against policy rules before granting access to cloud resources. This pre-validation mechanism ensures that only authorized devices can access services, maintaining security while enabling on-demand accessibility for legitimate users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary orchestration layer that mediates between IoT devices and cloud resources. This intermediary validates device identities, enforces access policies, and manages authentication tokens, thereby securing on-demand access without compromising security through direct device-cloud connections.
3Reliability
If the system authenticates entities before interactions using blockchain technology, then network security is improved, but system complexity and computational overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex blockchain validation logic into a separate, dedicated validation service that operates independently from the main cloud computing infrastructure. This extraction allows blockchain-based authentication to be implemented for enhanced security without significantly increasing the complexity of the core system, as the validation functionality is modular and can be selectively applied.
Data Source
AI summary
The technology described herein documents interactions in a cloud computing environment. The system creates a first partition within the cloud computing environment for a first entity and a second partition within the cloud computing environment for a second entity. A blockchain ledger can be created for a set of interactions between the first entity and the second entity, where the blockchain ledger is disengaged when the first entity and the second entity are not interacting.