Network Criteria Scan Validation for Reconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer systems face inefficiencies in reconnecting to networks due to the need for repeated criteria scans after disconnection, which can lead to increased downtime and resource utilization on network servers, especially when devices may become infected with harmful elements.
Innovation Solution
A method where a computing device performs a first criteria scan, stores results, and broadcasts an inform packet to determine if the server is part of the original network; if not, the results are deleted, and a second criteria scan is performed upon reconnection, utilizing network validation servers to verify and maintain or delete these results based on digital signatures and time parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a device performs repeated criteria scans after reconnection to ensure security, then network security is improved, but device downtime and network server resource utilization increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs a criteria scan before disconnection and stores the results locally. When the device reconnects, it checks whether the stored results are still valid by comparing device identifiers and network parameters, avoiding the need to perform a complete criteria scan again. This preliminary action (storing scan results) and subsequent validation mechanism reduces reconnection downtime while maintaining security verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a copy of the criteria scan results and stores them in memory or registry on the client device. This copied data is then used for rapid validation during reconnection, eliminating the need to repeat the full criteria scan process. The copy mechanism allows the device to quickly verify its eligibility to reconnect without performing resource-intensive scanning operations again.
2Reliability
If a device performs repeated criteria scans after reconnection, then network security validation is improved, but network server processing load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential validation information (device identifiers, network parameters) from the complete criteria scan results and stores only these key elements locally. During reconnection, the device sends only these extracted identifiers to the server for validation, rather than transmitting or re-scanning all criteria data. This extraction approach significantly reduces network server processing load while maintaining security validation effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent discards the detailed criteria scan data after extracting the essential identifiers for validation. The server validates only the recovered key identifiers (device ID, machine ID, network parameters) and discards the rest. This selective recovery and discarding mechanism reduces the processing burden on network servers while maintaining necessary security checks.
3Speed
If a device stores criteria scan results locally for rapid reconnection, then reconnection speed is improved, but device memory usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent stores criteria scan results in volatile memory (RAM) or temporary registry entries that are automatically cleared when the device disconnects or after a short validation period. These temporary storage objects are cheap in terms of persistent memory usage and are disposed of after serving their purpose of enabling rapid reconnection. This approach allows fast reconnection using inexpensive temporary storage without permanently increasing device memory usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent stores only the essential identifiers (device ID, machine ID, network parameters) locally rather than complete criteria scan results. This localized storage of critical information provides sufficient data for rapid validation while minimizing memory consumption. The local quality approach stores only what is necessary for the specific function of rapid reconnection validation.
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AI summary
A method for determining when results from a first criteria scan are deleted from a computing device is described. A first criteria scan is performed on a computing device. Results of the first criteria scan are stored on the computing device. The computing device is disconnected from a first network. An inform packet is broadcast to at least one server. A response is received from the at least one server. The stored results of the first criteria scan are deleted if the computing device determines that the at least one server is not part of the first network.