Hardware-Centric Anti-Malware Computer with Inactivity Link Termination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current antivirus software relies on signatures and heuristic techniques, which are ineffective against unknown malware and can lead to false positives, allowing malicious code to propagate until updates are made, and are susceptible to hacker counter-measures.
Innovation Solution
A hardware-centric solution involving an anti-malware computer with a processor, memory, and circuitry that monitors internet activity and terminates connections after a defined inactivity period, using AND gates and visual indicators to manage communication links and prevent unauthorized access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If antivirus software uses signature-based detection, then known malware can be detected and removed, but unknown malware and zero-day attacks cannot be detected
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing internet connection policies and monitoring mechanisms before malware infections can occur. The hardware-centric approach pre-configures security rules that automatically terminate connections exhibiting suspicious patterns, preventing unknown malware from establishing persistent access before detection can occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces software-based antivirus detection mechanisms with a hardware-centric system that uses dedicated circuitry and logic gates to monitor and control internet connections. This mechanical/hardware approach operates independently of software vulnerabilities and can detect connection patterns indicative of malware without relying on signature databases.
2Productivity
If the computer remains continuously connected to the internet, then productivity and access to resources are maintained, but vulnerability to hacking and malware attacks increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic monitoring of internet connections with automatic termination based on predefined criteria. The hardware circuit continuously watches for suspicious connection patterns and periodically evaluates whether connections should be maintained or terminated, creating a rhythm of connection and disconnection that balances productivity with security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hardware intermediary layer between the computer and the internet connection. This intermediary hardware component acts as a mediator that can allow or block connections based on security policies, enabling productivity when connections are safe while preventing malware access without requiring continuous user intervention.
3Reliability
If antivirus software is updated frequently, then detection of new malware improves, but system complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex software-based antivirus update mechanisms with simpler hardware-based connection monitoring. Instead of requiring frequent software updates to detect new malware, the hardware system uses fundamental connection monitoring logic that remains effective without updates, significantly reducing system complexity and resource consumption while maintaining security effectiveness.
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AI summary
An anti-malware computer providing a hardware-centric solution for preventing (or substantially reducing) hacking which cannot be affected by contaminated software. The anti-malware computer is configured with an anti-malware circuit device, Internet regulator devices and an Internet active indicator that facilitate receiving an Internet access request from an Internet regulator device. Responsive to the Internet access request received, establishing an Internet communications link between the anti-malware computer and the Internet and illuminating an Internet active indicator. Monitoring for active Internet activity cessation from the anti-malware computer and if inactive initiating an Internet inactivity timer and counting the total Internet inactivity time. If an Internet inactivity level has been met blocking the Internet communications link between the anti-malware computer and the Internet and deactivating the Internet ready indicator.