Decentralized Ledger Security for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile information handling devices face challenges with centralized security solutions that are specific, vulnerable to attacks, and dependent on centralized providers, lacking a decentralized and autonomous protection mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A decentralized system utilizing a secure distributed transaction ledger, such as a blockchain, for secure reporting and protection of mobile devices, allowing them to operate independently and automatically respond to security threats by restricting functionality if compromised.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a centralized security service is used to protect mobile devices, then the device can be located and remotely accessed, but the system becomes vulnerable to spoofing attacks and centralized provider failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the centralized security service into distributed peer-to-peer network nodes. Each node operates independently, eliminating the single point of failure and vulnerability to centralized attacks. The security functionality is segmented across multiple devices in the network, making the system resilient to individual node compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a decentralized identifier (DID) system as an intermediary that enables secure device identification and communication without relying on centralized authorities. The DID system acts as a mediator that allows devices to authenticate and interact peer-to-peer, eliminating the need for trusted centralized providers.
2Ease of operation
If a centralized provider manages device security, then remote access and location services can be provided, but the service can be blocked or compromised by the provider
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the remote access service into distributed peer-to-peer connections. Instead of routing all access through a centralized provider, the system establishes direct connections between devices via the distributed network, ensuring service availability even if individual nodes are blocked or fail.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of device access from centralized authentication to decentralized cryptographic verification. Devices use cryptographic keys and distributed identifiers to authenticate and access each other, fundamentally changing how service availability is maintained without centralized control.
3Reliability
If a centralized security application is deployed, then device protection can be provided, but the application becomes device-specific and provider-dependent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal peer-to-peer security framework that works across different devices and platforms. The decentralized identifier system and cryptographic protocols provide universal compatibility, allowing the same security mechanism to protect diverse devices without provider-specific customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables devices to provide their own security protection through self-contained cryptographic capabilities. Each device generates and manages its own cryptographic keys and identifiers, making the security system self-sufficient and independent of external provider services.
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AI summary
Aspects of the present invention provide systems and methods that allow for a generic, decentralized system that is independent of a centralized resource and allows for the reporting and protecting of all types of smart devices including smart phones, laptop, tablets, or smart packages, and the like. In embodiments, the device comprises a security module or modules that interface with a decentralized network that maintains a secure distributed transactional ledger, or block chain, in order to send and/or receive data via the block chain. In embodiments, the device may not operate when its ability to access a communication channel provided via secure distributed transactional ledger has been impeded or otherwise hindered.