Blockchain Cookie Ledger Access via Gateway Tokens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing internet cookies pose privacy concerns due to their persistent storage on user devices, leading to potential misuse and unauthorized access, while Web3 technologies require substantial restructuring of website algorithms to maintain user privacy and data ownership.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a blockchain-based cookie ledger that stores cookie data on a network resource, using a cookie gateway to generate an access token for cloud-based services, allowing secure access and control over cookie data without tying it to a specific device or user identity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cookies are stored as text files on the local device drive, then cookie data is easily accessible to cloud-based services, but user privacy is compromised and unauthorized access becomes possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts cookie data from local device storage and relocates it to a blockchain-based distributed ledger. This extraction eliminates the harmful effect of local storage vulnerabilities while maintaining data accessibility, as the ledger provides secure, immutable storage that can be accessed by authorized services without compromising user privacy or device security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a cookie gateway as an intermediary component between the user's device and cloud-based services. This gateway manages cookie data access by interacting with the blockchain ledger, providing authenticated access to services while preventing unauthorized access. The gateway acts as a mediator that maintains security without requiring direct access to stored cookie data.
2Reliability
If Web3 technologies are implemented to maintain user privacy and data ownership, then user ownership is enhanced, but website algorithms require substantial restructuring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal cookie management system that serves multiple functions: it provides user data ownership through blockchain storage, enables secure access for cloud services, and maintains compatibility with existing web technologies. The blockchain ledger and gateway framework can accommodate various cookie types and service requirements without requiring complete algorithm redesign, thus achieving multi-functionality while reducing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses blockchain technology to create a distributed copy of cookie data storage rather than relying on single-device storage. This copying approach maintains data accessibility and service compatibility while enhancing user ownership and privacy. The distributed ledger provides a copy that can be accessed by authorized services without requiring substantial restructuring of existing web algorithms.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If cookie data is stored on a blockchain-based ledger, then user privacy is enhanced and unauthorized access is prevented, but data access requires additional authentication mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through the cookie gateway, which automatically manages authentication and authorization for cookie data access. The gateway handles the complex blockchain interactions, token generation, and access control without requiring manual user intervention. This self-service approach maintains ease of operation for both users and services while preventing unauthorized access through automated security mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the cookie gateway continuously monitors and manages access requests to the blockchain ledger. The system provides feedback in the form of access tokens that are validated against the ledger, ensuring that only authorized services can access cookie data. This feedback loop maintains security while streamlining the access process for legitimate services.
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AI summary
In various embodiments, systems and methods for ledger-based cookie management are provided. Rather than store cookie data as text files on the local device drive, cookie data is recorded to a blockchain technology cookie ledger store on a network resource. When a client application (e.g., a browser) on the UE is directed to a cloud-based service, and that cloud-based service calls for access to a cookie, that call is processed by a cookie gateway executing on the UE. The cookie gateway may verify authenticity of the user and generate a cookie access token that it transmits to the cloud-based service. The cloud-based service may use the cookie access token to locate the cookie ledger and access one or more records storing cookie data used by the cloud-based service. The cookie access token may expire upon termination of the session between the user equipment and the cloud-based service.