Automated Access Control List Updates in Content Delivery Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual updating of access control lists in content delivery networks is time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inaccuracies and ineffective access control.
Innovation Solution
A content delivery system that automatically updates its access control list using a provisioning module to verify and register remote devices, allowing authorized access to protected content through dynamic addition or removal of device information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If access control lists are manually updated, then administrators can control access to content, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing remote devices to automatically register themselves with the content delivery network. The provisioning module receives device information, compares it against the access control list, and automatically adds authorized devices without requiring administrator intervention. This eliminates manual update time while maintaining access control accuracy through automated verification processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of updating access control lists with an automated electronic system. The provisioning module uses computer-executable instructions to automatically compare received device information against the access control list, determine authorization status, and update the list without human intervention. This substitution eliminates human error and significantly reduces update time.
2Reliability
If access control lists are manually updated, then administrators can verify device information, but manual entry introduces errors making the list inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual verification processes with automated electronic comparison. The provisioning module receives device information and automatically compares it against the access control list using computer-executable instructions, eliminating human error in verification. This maintains high reliability while reducing process complexity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by automatically comparing received device information against the access control list and using the comparison results to determine whether to add the device. This automated feedback loop ensures accuracy by systematically verifying device authorization status without human intervention, maintaining reliability while simplifying the process.
3Productivity
If automated updating is implemented, then update time is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The provisioning module serves multiple functions: receiving device information, comparing it against the access control list, determining authorization status, and automatically updating the list. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional component, the system achieves high update speed without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated updating system enables self-service by allowing the provisioning module to autonomously perform the entire update process without administrator intervention. This self-service capability dramatically increases update speed while keeping system complexity manageable through the use of standardized computer-executable instructions and automated decision-making logic.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is content delivery system that delivers content to one or more remote devices. In some cases, the content that is provided by the content delivery system is protected content. As such, prior to accessing the content, the one or more remote devices may need to register or otherwise be associated with the content delivery system. The content delivery system utilizes a first communication path to allow the one or more remote devices to register with the content delivery system and/or verify that it is authorized to access the content. The content delivery system also utilizes a second communication path to deliver the content to the authorized remote devices.