Blockchain Logic Gate Control for External Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing blockchain technologies are primarily limited to cryptocurrency applications and lack versatility in implementing and controlling external processes or systems, such as automated control processes.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that utilizes a blockchain to record or represent the execution of a portion of logic, by generating a blockchain transaction with signed inputs and modifiable outputs, extracting values from these inputs, and using the results to modify the transaction outputs, thereby providing a record of the logic execution on the blockchain.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If blockchain technology is used for cryptocurrency applications, then security and decentralization are improved, but versatility in implementing external processes is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidversatility in implementing external processes
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by enabling the blockchain to perform multiple functions beyond cryptocurrency transactions. The system allows the blockchain to execute logic gates, control external systems, and process general computational tasks while maintaining its security and decentralization properties. This is achieved through the integration of logic gate circuits that can be implemented on the blockchain network, allowing it to function as both a cryptocurrency ledger and a general-purpose computing platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If traditional centralized control systems are used for external processes, then control capability is improved, but security and tamper-proof recording are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol capabilityVSAvoidsecurity and tamper-proof recording
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing logic gate circuits as mediators between the blockchain and external control systems. These logic gates act as intermediaries that receive inputs from the decentralized blockchain network, process them according to predefined logical operations, and generate outputs that control external systems. This intermediary layer maintains the security and tamper-proof properties of the blockchain while enabling effective control capability, as the logic gates execute deterministically based on the immutable blockchain state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If blockchain is used to record logic execution, then tamper-proof recording is improved, but device complexity is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetamper-proof recordingVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies mechanics substitution by replacing complex physical control mechanisms with cryptographic and logical operations on the blockchain. Instead of using traditional hardware control systems with multiple moving parts and physical security measures, the system uses logic gate circuits implemented through cryptographic primitives and blockchain smart contracts. This substitution maintains tamper-proof recording while reducing mechanical and physical device complexity, as the control logic is executed through software-based logical operations rather than physical mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12316771B2Blockchain-implemented control method and system for controlling an external process or system
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 NCHAIN LICENSING AG
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AI summary

A computer-implemented method for controlling an external process or system and allowing a modification of blockchain transaction outputs, the method comprising one or more steps to generate a blockchain transaction comprising at least one signed input which comprises a value and at least one modifiable output, extract one or more values from one or more signed inputs associated with one or more combination locks, provide one of the values to a portion of logic to obtain a result, and use the result to modify at least one modifiable output of the transaction, wherein the transaction represents the result, wherein the values are extracted external from the blockchain transaction, and wherein the transaction are submitted to the blockchain.