Selective Data Obfuscation and Compaction for Random-Access Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

The rapid growth of data storage demand outpaces the capacity to store it, and existing data compression methods are inadequate, especially with multimedia data, leading to storage and transmission bottlenecks.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for scriptable selective obfuscation of records using a data obfuscation module to anonymize personal identifiable information and a data compaction encoder, integrated with a blockchain database for transaction management and data access rights, employing asymmetric encoding/decoding with data manipulation rules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If traditional data compression methods are used, then storage capacity is doubled, but the method is inadequate for multimedia data and cannot solve the global data storage problem

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidcompatibility with multimedia data

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms data into a different parameter space using hash functions and encoding schemes. Original data is converted through cryptographic hashing and encoding transformations that reduce data size while maintaining the ability to retrieve essential information, enabling effective compression of multimedia data types

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary encoding layer between original data and stored data. This intermediary representation uses hash structures and encoded formats that serve as a mediator, allowing the system to store compressed versions while maintaining access to original data characteristics without storing the full original data

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Quantity of substance

If data is compacted and stored, then storage efficiency improves, but random access requires unpacking which reduces speed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage efficiencyVSAvoidaccess speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides data into discrete blocks or segments that can be independently processed and accessed. Each data block is encoded separately using the compaction method, allowing the system to access individual segments without decompressing entire data sets, thereby maintaining both compression efficiency and access speed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary encoding and indexing of data during the storage process. Data is pre-processed into a compacted format with embedded metadata and pointers that enable direct access to specific portions without requiring full decompression, preparing the data structure in advance for efficient retrieval

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If data is transmitted across networks, then information flows between data centers, but bandwidth limitations create transmission bottlenecks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidbandwidth consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms data into a more efficient parameter representation for transmission. By converting data into compacted encoded formats with reduced bit requirements, the system decreases the bandwidth necessary for transmission while maintaining the integrity and essential characteristics of the original data

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Quantity of substance

If physical storage capacity is added, then storage demand is temporarily met, but manufacturing capacity cannot keep up with exponential data growth

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidmanufacturing scalability

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of data representation from full-resolution original data to compacted encoded representations. This parameter transformation enables the same physical storage infrastructure to accommodate exponentially more data by storing efficient representations rather than complete original data sets

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12489459B2System and method for data compaction and security with extended functionality

Publication Date: 2025.12.02 ATOMBEAM TECH INC

AI summary

A system and method for scriptable selective obfuscation of records comprising a data obfuscation module configured to identify and perform data anonymization on personal identifiable information (PII) contained within a plurality of records to create a partially-blurred dataset, and further comprising an encoder which receives the partially-blurred dataset and performs data compaction on the partially-blurred dataset before storing the compacted dataset in a data storage system. In some implementations, the data storage system is a blockchain database and the system functions as a clearinghouse to validate and monitor transactions involving data access rights between record owners and third-party entities. The system can further broker such transactions and direct payment form the third-party entity to the record owner when access rights have been purchased.