Communication System Provider Information Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems fail to conveniently allow access to data within closed networks using multiple communication terminals from external open networks, limiting the usability and accessibility of information.
Innovation Solution
A communication system that enables an unlogged-in communication terminal to receive provider information and icons from a logged-in terminal, allowing access to data within a closed network by transmitting authentication tokens and provider information, and facilitating inter-device clipboard functions for data sharing across terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a communication terminal positioned in an open network is used to view data within a closed network, then data accessibility is improved, but the ability to access data from multiple terminals simultaneously is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the authentication and data access functions by introducing provider information that associates terminal IDs with specific data providers. Each terminal can be independently authenticated and granted access rights, allowing multiple terminals to simultaneously access the closed network data with individualized permissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where provider information acts as a mediator between the closed network data and multiple external terminals. This provider information includes terminal ID associations that enable the system to manage and control access from multiple different terminals without requiring each terminal to have direct authentication credentials.
2Adaptability or versatility
If provider information is transmitted to logged-in terminals for unlogged-in terminals, then data sharing capability is improved, but network security complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a logical copy of authentication permissions through provider information. Instead of requiring physical or direct authentication for each terminal, the system copies access rights by associating terminal IDs with provider information, allowing multiple terminals to access data based on pre-configured permission templates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring provider information that associates terminal IDs with data provider permissions before actual data access occurs. This advance configuration simplifies real-time access management while maintaining security, as the system only needs to verify pre-established associations rather than performing complex authentication for each access request.
3Ease of operation
If multiple communication terminals are enabled to access closed network data, then user convenience is improved, but authentication management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The provider information structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it identifies terminals, associates them with data providers, manages permissions, and enables access control. This multi-functional design consolidates what would otherwise require separate authentication and permission management systems into a single unified mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
A communication system is provided, the communication system including an authenticating unit that authenticates a plurality of communication terminals based on a single user ID, and keeps the plurality of communication terminals logged into an information providing service. A storing unit that stores therein provider registration information including a plurality of pieces of provider information that indicate providers of respective pieces of data being displayed on each communication terminal among the plurality of communication terminals. A receiving unit receives designation information that designates the provider registration information. A transmitting unit transmits each piece among the plurality of pieces of provider information to each communication terminal among the plurality of communication terminals so as to cause each communication terminal among the plurality of communication terminals to display data provided by a provider indicated by a plurality of pieces of provider information.