Deidentified Access via Obscured Identifiers in Content Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing content distribution networks face challenges in securely accessing and transmitting sensitive data, as fraudulently accessing data is possible through various means, and existing solutions do not effectively obscure the source or content of the data.
Innovation Solution
A content distribution network that includes an evaluation system, which transmits test strands to user devices, receives responses, and generates an identifier that uniquely indicates the outcomes of these tests, obscuring unaided human interpretation and identifying remediation data for improving performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If data is transmitted in plain form for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but data security deteriorates as fraudulent access becomes possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary encoding system that transforms sensitive data into obscured identifiers. The evaluation system generates unique identifiers that reference test outcomes without exposing the actual sensitive content. This intermediary layer allows data to be accessed and processed while maintaining security, as the identifiers can be manipulated without revealing the underlying sensitive information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a copy or representation of the sensitive data in the form of encoded identifiers. Instead of transmitting or storing the actual sensitive content, the system uses identifier copies that reference the outcomes. These identifier copies can be freely transmitted and accessed without compromising the security of the original sensitive data.
2Reliability
If sensitive data is obscured to prevent fraudulent access, then data security is improved, but loss of information increases as the source and content become hidden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information into two distinct parts: the sensitive content (which remains obscured and secure) and the identifier (which contains the necessary reference information). The identifier is divided into components that can independently reference different aspects of the test outcomes. This segmentation allows the system to maintain security while preserving the functional information needed for data retrieval and processing.
3Productivity
If identifiers are generated to represent test outcomes, then productivity is improved through automated data access, but device complexity increases due to the evaluation system requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal identifier system that serves multiple functions simultaneously. The same identifier structure can reference different test outcomes, different data sets, and different user profiles. The evaluation system uses a standardized identifier format that can be applied across various contexts and data types, reducing the need for separate systems for different purposes and thereby managing complexity while maintaining productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
Generally, embodiments of the invention are directed to methods, computer readable medium, servers, and systems for deidentified access of data. The deidentified access is permitted with the use of an identifier that uniquely indicates an outcome, the coding of the identifier obscures unaided human interpretation of the outcome, and the identifier uniquely identifies data for remediating performance associated with future outcomes.