Digital Container Offline Access Control via Asset Modification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing access control systems fail to effectively manage access to digital assets when a device is disconnected from the internet, lacking real-time control and granularity, and struggle to reverse modifications made to digital assets.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a digital container that periodically modifies and restores digital assets using iterative processes, allowing access control without an internet connection by degrading or restoring digital content based on timely access code receipt, and utilizing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for verification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional access control systems are used, then access to digital assets can be controlled when connected to the internet, but access control fails when the device is disconnected from the internet
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing access provisions and configuring the digital container before disconnection occurs. Access provisions are set up in advance to enable offline access control, allowing the system to maintain control capabilities even when disconnected from the internet.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (digital container with access provisions) that mediates between the digital asset and the user device. This intermediary enables access control to function independently of internet connectivity by localizing the control logic and access management within the digital container structure.
2Reliability
If digital assets are modified to control access, then access control can be enforced, but the modification process cannot be reversed when disconnected from the internet
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the digital container monitors access code reception and automatically triggers restoration processes. When an access code is received, the system detects this feedback and executes the corresponding restoration of modified portions, enabling automatic reversal of modifications without requiring manual intervention or internet connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the discarding and recovering principle by temporarily discarding (modifying) portions of the digital asset to enforce access control, then recovering (restoring) those portions when valid access codes are received. This allows the system to enforce access control through modification while maintaining the ability to reverse modifications when appropriate.
3Ease of operation
If access provisions are granted to users, then users can access digital assets, but users can subvert access control by disconnecting from the internet
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies dynamics by making access provisions dynamic rather than static. Access provisions are configured to automatically expire or degrade over time unless renewed through receipt of valid access codes. This dynamic approach allows users to access digital assets during the provision period while preventing long-term unauthorized access, even when disconnected from the internet.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action through time-based degradation of access provisions. The digital container periodically evaluates whether access codes have been received and automatically degrades access to modified portions based on elapsed time. This periodic enforcement mechanism ensures that access control security is maintained continuously, preventing users from subverting controls through simple disconnection.
4Reliability
If iterative modification processes are applied to digital assets, then access control can be enforced over time, but the system complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the digital asset into distinct portions with different access provisions. Each modified portion can be independently controlled and restored based on specific access code reception. This segmentation simplifies the overall system complexity by allowing modular management of access control for different parts of the digital asset rather than requiring complex global control mechanisms.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for implementing a digital container. In some embodiments, the system determines whether an access code to refresh access provisions for a user with respect to a digital asset was received within a period of time. Based on determining that the access code was not received within the period of time, the system executes one or more modification processes to render at least a portion of the digital asset inaccessible. Subsequent to the period of time elapsing, the system receives the access code to refresh the access provisions for the user with respect to the digital asset. Based on receiving the access code, the system executes one or more restoration processes to reverse the one or more modification processes, thereby restoring the access provisions for the user with respect to the digital asset.