Backward-Compatible Hash Generation for Semi-Structured Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in accurately correlating semi-structured data, such as claims, across multiple entities due to the generation of disparate identifiers by different algorithms, leading to inefficient data management and storage requirements.
Innovation Solution
A decentralized system utilizing a distributed cryptographic ledger and smart contracts to generate unique versioned identifiers, which are accessible to multiple parties without the need for a central server, ensuring accurate and seamless data correlation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different entities generate identifiers using different algorithms on the same semi-structured data, then each entity can independently create identifiers, but disparate identifiers are generated for the same claim making correlation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized identifier generation service as an intermediary that all entities use to generate identifiers. This service applies a standardized algorithm to semi-structured data, ensuring that the same data always produces the same identifier across different entities. The intermediary resolves the contradiction by maintaining independent identifier generation capability while ensuring consistency through a shared algorithmic approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal identifier generation mechanism that serves multiple entities simultaneously. The same algorithm and service infrastructure is used by different entities to generate identifiers for their respective semi-structured data, ensuring consistency across the system. This universal approach allows any entity to independently generate identifiers while guaranteeing that identical data produces identical identifiers for all users.
2Adaptability or versatility
If algorithms are updated and/or modified after adoption, then the system can improve and adapt, but disparate identifiers are generated for identical or related claims
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic versioning system for algorithms. When algorithms are updated or modified, the system tracks different versions and maintains the ability to generate identifiers using the version that was active at the time the semi-structured data was created. This allows the system to evolve and improve algorithms over time while maintaining backward compatibility and ensuring that identifiers remain consistent with the version of the algorithm used when the data was originally processed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple identifiers are generated and stored for the same claim by different entities, then each entity maintains its own identifier system, but storage requirements and data management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the identifier generation function into a single centralized service that all entities use. Instead of each entity maintaining separate identifier systems and storing multiple identifiers for the same claim, the system consolidates to a single identifier per claim that is generated using a standardized algorithm. This reduces storage requirements and simplifies data management while still allowing decentralized access and independent operation of individual entities.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for providing collision-free unique versioned identifiers using a distributed ledger are provided herein. An example system may include a unique identifier provider that is configured to provide evolving, backward compatible, unique versioned identifiers from semi-structured data such as forms or claims to various in a decentralized fashion.