Authentication Controller for Cross-Domain Controlled Object Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack uniform automated methods to transfer information pertinent to Controlled Objects between proprietary databases in different domains, and there are no methods to control or enforce transactions directly between dissimilar Controlled Objects owned or operated by the same entity.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses an Authentication Controller to access multiple databases across various domains, generating Authorization Certificates to control and enforce the use of Controlled Objects based on data stored in these databases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If distinct facets of a Controlled Object's useful life cycle are managed in distinct domains with proprietary databases, then each domain can maintain its own data security and control mechanisms, but there is no uniform automated method to transfer information between these databases and no ability to control or enforce transactions directly between dissimilar Controlled Objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication controller that mediates between proprietary databases in different domains. This authentication controller generates authorization certificates that enable secure information transfer and transaction enforcement across domain boundaries without compromising the security of individual databases. The intermediary acts as a trusted third party that facilitates cross-domain operations while maintaining data protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal authorization certificate system that can operate across multiple proprietary databases and domains. The authorization certificates generated by the authentication controller serve multiple functions: they authenticate Controlled Objects, enable information transfer between domains, and enforce transactions between dissimilar Controlled Objects. This multi-functional approach allows the system to maintain domain-specific security while enabling broad interoperability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an Authentication Controller accesses multiple databases across various domains to generate Authorization Certificates, then uniform management and enforcement of Controlled Object transactions across multiple domains is enabled, but the system complexity and the number of access points increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the authentication process into distinct components: the authentication controller that generates certificates, the proprietary databases that store domain-specific information, and the Controlled Objects that present credentials. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently with well-defined interfaces, reducing overall system complexity despite the multi-domain nature of the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of authentication from domain-specific to domain-agnostic by using standardized authorization certificates. Instead of implementing separate authentication mechanisms for each domain, the system uses a unified certificate-based approach where the authentication controller can access multiple databases using standardized protocols, thereby reducing the complexity of managing multiple access points.
Data Source
AI summary
A lifecycle management system for Controlled Objects is disclosed using a plurality of distinct databases in a plurality of domains. Methods for associating identifiable data records with identifiable Controlled Objects are disclosed. Methods and apparatus are disclosed for authorizing and recording use of a Controlled Object, including pairing of a plurality of Controlled Objects.