Authority Transfer in Computing Groups via Opportunistic Handoff
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current group management techniques in computing environments require significant overhead and lack seamless transparency, especially when transferring authority between group members, leading to inefficiencies and potential loss of communication in larger groups.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for opportunistic transfer of authority within a group of computing entities, where a retiring entity determines and notifies a new managing entity, passing authority and updating the group roster, allowing for efficient handoff even in environments with intermittent communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional group management techniques are used to transfer authority, then security verification is maintained, but the overhead and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the retiring entity designate the new managing entity in advance before actually transferring authority. The retiring entity stores identification information of the new managing entity and provides it to group members proactively, so that when authority transfer occurs, members already know who the new manager is, eliminating the need for complex verification exchanges.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the authority transfer process from the complex conventional verification protocol. By separating the designation phase (storing new manager's ID) from the transfer phase (notifying members), the system removes the burden of continuous verification overhead while maintaining security through the stored identification information.
2Reliability
If authority transfer triggers a furious exchange of data within the group, then security is maintained, but the time and communication overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The retiring entity performs preliminary action by designating the new managing entity and storing its identification information before the actual authority transfer. This advance preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming data exchanges during the transfer process, as members can directly accept the pre-designated new manager.
Solution Approach 2:
Group members perform self-service by autonomously updating their records with the new managing entity's identification information. The retiring entity provides the new manager's ID to members, and they independently update their local storage without requiring complex verification exchanges, reducing both time and communication overhead.
3Adaptability or versatility
If group members lose contact with the group during authority transfer, then communication challenges are inherent, but they remain unaware of the transfer and cannot update their records
Solution Approach 1:
The retiring entity performs preliminary action by storing the new managing entity's identification information locally before transfer. This advance preparation ensures that even if members lose contact during the transfer process, the new manager's information is already available in the system and can be propagated when connectivity is restored.
Solution Approach 2:
The new managing entity receives feedback from the retiring entity about the authority transfer and the identity of members. This feedback mechanism allows the new manager to understand the current state of the group and appropriately notify members who may have missed the transfer announcement, ensuring complete information dissemination.
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AI summary
A system and method for designating and administering authority in a trusted environment is provided. In some embodiments, a determination is made that a transfer of the authority to a second computing entity is warranted. The second computing entity is opportunistically contacted, and during the opportunistic contact, the authority is passed from the first computing entity to the second computing entity. The passing of the authority from the first computing entity to the second computing entity tasks the second computing entity with updating members of the group of the passing of the authority. The passing of authority may include providing an outstanding group update to the second computing entity and may also include tasking the second computing entity with completing the outstanding group update.