Contingent Assignment Actions via Cryptographic Proof Validation

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for an apparatus and method that can execute conditional actions on a schedule, specifically for contingent assignment actions, where actions are dependent on the completion of an assignment and require validation through cryptographic proofs.

Innovation Solution

A processor-based system that identifies assignment data, assigns tasks, generates contingent actions, receives and validates cryptographic proofs of completion, and executes actions based on validated proofs, utilizing cryptographic systems for secure and scheduled execution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If cryptographic proof validation is implemented for contingent actions, then security and reliability are improved, but system complexity and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevalidation reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a cryptographic proof as an intermediary element that mediates between the assignment completion and the contingent action execution. The proof serves as a verifiable token that confirms completion without requiring direct complex validation logic in the execution system, thus improving reliability while managing complexity through standardized cryptographic verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary cryptographic proof generation and validation before executing contingent actions. By validating the cryptographic proof in advance as a prerequisite condition, the system ensures reliability of action execution while structuring the complexity into manageable preliminary steps rather than embedded complexity during execution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If cryptographic proof validation is implemented for contingent actions, then security and reliability are improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevalidation reliabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The cryptographic proof is generated and validated in advance as a preliminary step before contingent action execution. This upfront validation ensures that when the contingent action needs to be executed, the verification process has already been completed, reducing the time loss during critical execution moments while maintaining high reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or procedural verification mechanisms with cryptographic validation. Cryptographic proof verification, while computationally intensive, can be performed efficiently through standardized algorithms and can be parallelized or cached, substituting slower manual or procedural verification processes and reducing overall processing time while enhancing security.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If scheduled execution of contingent actions is implemented, then task management capability is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask management capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the task management system into distinct functional modules: assignment management, cryptographic proof generation, validation, and scheduled execution. Each module handles a specific aspect of the contingent action lifecycle, improving overall task management capability while reducing system complexity through modular design that allows independent development, testing, and maintenance of each component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11671258B1Apparatus and method for contingent assignment actions
Publication Date: 2023.06.06 GRAVYSTACK INC
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AI summary

An apparatus and method for contingent assignment actions is disclosed. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The processor receives assignment data. An assignment is assigned to a user. The processor generates a contingent action. The processor receives a cryptographic proof. The cryptographic proof is validated. The contingent action is executed by the processor, conditionally, based on the validation of the cryptographic proof.