Automated DNS Redirection for Emergency Text Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Natural disasters can render websites inaccessible for days or months due to the failure of DNS server infrastructure, as manual alteration of DNS records is required for redirection, which is time-consuming and often not promptly executed.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that automates the alteration of DNS zone file records to redirect website inquiries to a new IP address, triggering text alerts through SMS infrastructure, ensuring continuous availability of website information during and after a disaster by integrating an administration DNS server for real-time monitoring and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual alteration of DNS records is used for website redirection, then the redirection can be implemented, but the process is time-consuming and not promptly executed
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures alternate DNS server information and automated alert notification mechanisms before disasters occur. When a disaster is detected, the pre-prepared infrastructure enables immediate redirection without manual intervention, resolving the time delay problem while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated monitoring and self-execution of DNS redirection when disaster conditions are detected. The automated alert system triggers the redirection process without requiring manual alteration of DNS records, eliminating the time-consuming manual operation while ensuring reliable website availability.
2Productivity
If automated DNS redirection system is implemented, then the redirection speed is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an automated alert system as an intermediary between disaster detection and DNS redirection execution. This intermediary layer coordinates the automated processes, managing the complexity of real-time monitoring, alert generation, and DNS modification while maintaining high redirection speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system integrates multiple functions including disaster monitoring, alert notification, and DNS redirection into a unified automated infrastructure. By combining these functions into a single multi-functional system, the patent manages complexity while achieving rapid redirection capability.
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AI summary
A system and method to issue a text alert message in response to a website deflection. DNS inquires for a website resource may be deflected to a new IP address for a website prior to or after the occurrence of a natural disaster, emergency event, attack, or other event that damages the computer infrastructure of an organization or causes interruption in website administration, thereby interrupting the organization's ability to continue to offer or update its website information. Alternatively, the system can be used to issue marketing alerts in response to a website deflection. The text alert may be issued responsive to deflection or responsive to an automated process that alters a zone file on a controlling DNS server.