Data Labeling Device with Sensitivity Segregation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional data labeling devices lack versatility and fail to effectively control data sensitivity, leading to labeling errors and inadequate access control, as they primarily focus on data carriers rather than the data itself.

Innovation Solution

An electronic data labeling device with an acquisition module, a determination module, and a labeling module comprising multiple blocks, which acquires data, determines sensitivity attributes, and associates labels with data based on these attributes to ensure accurate and versatile labeling, reducing errors and enhancing access control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional electronic labeling devices are used, then data can be labeled with sensitivity attributes, but the devices lack versatility and require multiple distinct devices for different sensitivity environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveversatility of labeling deviceVSAvoidnumber of labeling devices required
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a single electronic labeling device that can handle multiple sensitivity environments by incorporating multiple labeling blocks (first labeling block for first sensitivity environment, second labeling block for second sensitivity environment). This universal device replaces the need for multiple distinct devices, achieving multi-functionality while maintaining the ability to label data with different sensitivity attributes appropriately

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The labeling device is segmented into multiple independent labeling blocks, each associated with a specific sensitivity environment. The determination module segments the data processing flow by directing data to the appropriate labeling block based on determined sensitivity attributes. This segmentation allows each block to specialize in specific sensitivity environments while the overall system maintains versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If conventional electronic labeling devices are used, then data labeling can be performed, but labeling errors occur due to lack of sensitivity control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of data labelingVSAvoidstructure of labeling device
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The determination module performs preliminary action by determining the sensitivity attributes of data before the labeling operation. This preliminary determination ensures that the data is directed to the correct labeling block with the appropriate sensitivity environment, preventing labeling errors before they occur. The sensitivity control is established in advance of the actual labeling process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The device implements a feedback mechanism where the determination module continuously determines sensitivity attributes and provides feedback to the routing logic, which then directs data to the appropriate labeling block. This feedback loop ensures that data is always processed by the correct labeling block corresponding to its sensitivity attributes, thereby preventing labeling errors while maintaining a structured device architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If access control is based on data carriers, then network-level security can be implemented, but access control is indirect and ineffective when data escapes the controlled medium

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of access controlVSAvoidapproach to access control
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the sensitivity attribute directly from the data itself rather than relying on the data carrier or network context. The determination module determines sensitivity attributes inherent to the data content, and the labeling operation embeds these attributes directly with the data. This extraction approach ensures access control remains effective even when data escapes its original controlled environment, as the sensitivity information travels with the data

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP4293556A1Data labeling device and labeling method therefor
Publication Date: 2023.12.20 THALES SA
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AI summary

This electronic data labeling device (10) comprises: - an acquisition module (12), configured to acquire data (D) to be labeled; - a determination module (14), configured to determine, based on the acquired data (D) to be labeled, at least one attribute representative of a sensitivity associated with said data (D); - a labeling module (16), comprising a plurality of labeling blocks (30), each labeling block (30) being associated with a sensitivity represented by at least one attribute, the determination module (14) being configured to transmit the acquired data (D) to the labeling block (30) whose at least one attribute representing the sensitivity corresponds to one or more attributes determined by the determination module (14), said labeling block (30) being configured to produce labeled data (LD) by associating with the acquired data (D) a label (L) representative of the determined attributes.