Communication Method Using Blockchain Service Device for Network Identifier Query
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication systems face challenges in integrating blockchain technology without modifying existing network protocols, as they require blockchain addresses to be sent within network messages, leading to increased protocol complexity and load.
Innovation Solution
A method where a first communication device obtains blockchain information from a blockchain service device using a network identifier, allowing it to query transaction data without the second communication device sending its blockchain address, thus reducing the need for protocol evolution and enabling compatibility with current communication systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If blockchain address is transmitted within network messages, then blockchain-based network communication is enabled, but network protocol complexity increases and protocol evolution is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a blockchain service device as an intermediary component that provides blockchain information querying services. Instead of embedding blockchain addresses directly in network protocol messages, the intermediary service device handles the blockchain communication, allowing first communication devices to query transaction data without modifying existing network protocols. This resolves the contradiction by enabling blockchain functionality while avoiding protocol complexity increases.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the system into three independent parts: first communication devices, blockchain service devices, and the blockchain itself. The blockchain service device acts as a separate layer that handles blockchain-specific operations, allowing standard network protocols to remain unchanged while still enabling blockchain-based communication. This segmentation eliminates the need to modify network protocols directly.
2Loss of information
If blockchain address is transmitted within network messages, then transaction data can be queried, but network message load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts blockchain address transmission from the network message flow. Instead of including blockchain addresses in communication messages between first communication devices, the system uses a separate blockchain service device that retrieves blockchain information on demand. This extraction reduces the quantity of data transmitted over the network while maintaining transaction data accessibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If network protocol is modified to support blockchain, then blockchain functionality is integrated, but compatibility with current communication systems is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The blockchain service device serves as a bridge between existing communication systems and blockchain technology. First communication devices use standard network protocols to communicate with the blockchain service device, which then handles blockchain-specific operations. This intermediary approach maintains compatibility with current communication systems while enabling blockchain functionality integration.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the system into standard communication layer and blockchain service layer, the patent allows existing communication systems to remain unchanged while blockchain functionality is provided through a separate service layer. This segmentation maintains ease of manufacture and deployment without requiring protocol modifications.
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AI summary
According to a communication method, a first communication device obtains a network identifier of a second communication device, generates a query request, sends the query request to a blockchain service device, and receives first blockchain information from the blockchain service device. The query request is used to request the first blockchain information corresponding to the network identifier of the second communication device. The first blockchain information includes a first blockchain identifier, or the first blockchain information includes a first transaction identifier set. The first transaction identifier set includes one or more first transaction identifiers. The first blockchain information is used by the first communication device to query transaction data of the second communication device in a blockchain.