Conditional Data Sharing via Intermediary Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users lack control over how and by whom their electronically shared information is used, particularly in contexts like the Internet of Things and physical health, leading to concerns about privacy and data misuse.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a user device, an entity device, and a server with an electronic processor that allows users to specify purposes for sharing information and set conditions for its usage, ensuring secure and controlled access through notifications and conditional data sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If users share information electronically with entities, then information sharing and data accumulation for analysis is enabled, but users lose control over which entities may view or use the information and for how long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between users and entities. The server receives information from users, stores it securely, and selectively provides it to entities based on user-defined conditions. This intermediary enables efficient information sharing while maintaining user control and privacy, resolving the contradiction between productivity and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control mechanisms where users can define conditions for information sharing (such as time limits, access permissions, and usage restrictions). These conditions can be changed or revoked by users at any time, allowing the system to adapt to changing user preferences while maintaining both sharing efficiency and user control.
2Reliability
If users provide control mechanisms for information sharing, then user privacy and control are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control logic from the user device and places it on the server. Users simply provide their information and defined conditions on their devices, while the server handles the complex tasks of storing information, managing access rights, monitoring usage, and enforcing conditions. This extraction reduces the complexity burden on user devices while maintaining strong user control and privacy.
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AI summary
A system, method and computer-readable medium for controlling usage of electronically shared information, including a user device, an entity device, and a server including an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from the user device, a request to share information for a specified purpose and send, to one or more entity devices associated with an entity, a notification that a user is requesting to share information for the specified purpose. The electronic processor is also configured to receive, from the entity device, a request for information and send a request for the information requested by the entity device to the user device. The electronic processor is further configured to receive the information requested by the entity device and conditions associated with the information from the user device and make the information accessible to the entity device based on the conditions.