Content Embedding via Metadata Linking for Secure Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transmitting content between electronic devices are inefficient, prone to modification, and compromise security due to the need for copying or downloading content, which involves multiple steps and can leave data vulnerable on external devices.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows content to be transmitted by displaying an embedding content search interface in a content authoring user interface, where metadata is sent to a server, and the original content is stored securely, eliminating the need for copying or downloading and ensuring content integrity and security by only sharing metadata between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If content is copied to clipboard or downloaded to local computer for transmission, then the content can be added to editing area, but the process becomes inconvenient and involves multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the content from its original location and embeds it directly into the target message through metadata linking, rather than copying the full content. The system separates the content reference (metadata) from the actual content data, allowing seamless integration without manual copying steps
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces metadata as an intermediary element that connects the editing area to the original content stored on the server. Instead of directly copying content, the system uses metadata containing content identifiers to reference and retrieve content when needed, streamlining the transmission process
2Reliability
If content is copied or downloaded for transmission, then content can be added to target message, but content becomes vulnerable to manipulation and modification
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a metadata copy that references the original content rather than copying the full content itself. This metadata contains essential information (content ID, type, metadata) that preserves content integrity while allowing the transmission process to proceed without handling the actual content data
Solution Approach 2:
Metadata serves as an intermediary that maintains a secure reference to the original content without exposing it to manipulation. The metadata acts as a protected pointer that ensures content integrity by linking back to the authoritative source on the server
3Reliability
If content is stored in local computer memory or file, then content can be transmitted, but security is weakened due to unnecessary data on external devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential metadata from the full content and transmits that instead of downloading the entire content to local storage. This extraction approach eliminates the need to store large content files locally while preserving the ability to reference and transmit the content through its metadata identifier
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and transmits a lightweight metadata copy rather than copying the full content. This metadata copy contains sufficient information to reference the original content securely stored on the server, eliminating security risks associated with local content storage
Data Source
AI summary
A method for solving a problem and a system thereof are provided. The method includes displaying, by a first terminal device, an embedding content search interface, which is included in a content authoring user interface for creating target content to be transmitted, displaying, by the first terminal device, an indicator of embedding content, determined by user input via the embedding content search interface, in an editing area in the content authoring user interface, transmitting, by the first terminal device, a body of the target content and metadata of the embedding content in response to receipt of input for a “Send” button in the content authoring user interface, and displaying, by a second terminal device, received content with the embedding content embedded therein, wherein the embedding content is embedded in the body of the target content by a server system.