Decentralized Communication Platform Using Distributed Ledger

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication systems within organizations lack a multi-layered user-centric approach, leading to inefficiencies and disengagement due to siloed solutions, outdated portals, and inadequate integration, which hampers effective communication and task management across various stakeholders and systems.

Innovation Solution

A decentralized digital communication platform utilizing distributed ledger technology to create a secure, self-contained, and expandable communication hub that connects multiple stakeholders through a customized graphical interface, enabling secure data ownership, task management, and permission-based access, with features like multi-channel chat, record-keeping, and token economies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If legacy systems and siloed solutions are used for organizational communication, then system simplicity is maintained, but communication effectiveness and stakeholder engagement deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication effectivenessVSAvoidsystem integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate communication systems and tools into a single unified digital platform that integrates messaging, task management, file sharing, and video conferencing. This merging eliminates communication silos between administrators and end-users while maintaining manageable system complexity through centralized architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The communication platform provides universal access and multi-functional capabilities for all user types (administrators, teachers, students, parents) within organizations. A single platform delivers diverse communication needs including announcements, direct messaging, group chats, task assignments, and performance tracking, replacing multiple specialized tools.

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

2Productivity

If administrator-centric systems are implemented, then administrative task execution is improved, but user engagement and information accessibility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadministrative task executionVSAvoiduser engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts interfaces and functionalities based on user roles and permissions. Administrators access comprehensive management tools for task execution, while end-users receive simplified interfaces optimized for engagement. The platform automatically adjusts content visibility and interaction capabilities according to each user's position in the organizational hierarchy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Different portions of the system are optimized for different user needs: administrators access detailed analytics and task management features, while students, teachers, and parents access simplified communication and information retrieval tools. Each user type experiences a customized interface tailored to their specific operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If decentralized digital communication platform with distributed ledger technology is implemented, then data security and user ownership are improved, but system complexity and implementation difficulty worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidplatform architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a remote abstraction layer that mediates between the complex distributed ledger technology backend and the simple user-facing communication interface. This intermediary layer handles blockchain operations, data verification, and security protocols transparently, allowing users to benefit from enhanced data security without encountering the underlying technical complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11368443B2Decentralized digital communication platform system and method
Publication Date: 2022.06.21 CLOUD PEOPLE LLC
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AI summary

A system and method for a user-centric decentralized digital communication platform aggregating multiple user groups within a defined organization, community or affiliated networks enables secure data transfer of complex multi-party data across multiple information systems, organizations, communities, and external affiliates. A comprehensive digital ecosystem, in which varied user groups within specific industries can identify, interact and manage everyday tasks and requests, provides an intuitive networking communication platform that can utilize distributed ledger technology to reward participation and exchange. The computer-implementable communication platform system is operable in combination with multiple information systems, and includes or provides a central remote abstraction layer, service or system for enabling inter-information system operations, and a single interface for client-to-information system interactions. The remote abstraction layer, service or system communicates with administrative clients associated with the multiple information systems and authenticated client devices for identifying and approving data release from select information systems.