Dynamic Electronic Content Access Control via Usage Telemetry

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing computer systems lack an efficient method to dynamically regulate access to electronic content based on usage telemetry data, leading to inefficient distribution and usage of electronic content across varying technical environments.

Innovation Solution

A content management platform that collects and analyzes usage telemetry data to dynamically regulate access to electronic content, providing access, restricting access, and allocating resources based on usage patterns, thereby automating the distribution of electronic content without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual management methods are used to control access to electronic content, then access control can be implemented, but the system cannot dynamically adapt to varying usage patterns across different technical environments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to usage patternsVSAvoidmanual intervention requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by collecting usage telemetry data from client systems and using this information to dynamically adjust access control decisions. The content management platform continuously monitors usage patterns and automatically modifies access rights based on the collected data, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to changing conditions without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing the content management platform to automatically manage its own access control policies based on usage telemetry data. The platform autonomously determines which client systems should have access to which content items based on observed usage patterns, eliminating the need for manual administrative configuration and enabling dynamic adaptation to varying technical environments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If static access control policies are implemented, then access regulation is simple to manage, but the system cannot efficiently distribute content across varying technical environments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent distribution efficiencyVSAvoidaccess management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies dynamics by transitioning from static access control policies to dynamic policies that automatically adjust based on usage telemetry data. Access rights are not fixed but change over time in response to observed usage patterns, allowing the system to efficiently distribute content across varying technical environments while the automated nature of the adjustments prevents excessive complexity in access management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If usage telemetry data collection is implemented, then dynamic access regulation becomes possible, but the system requires automated monitoring and analysis mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedynamic access regulation capabilityVSAvoidmonitoring system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The content management platform performs multiple functions including content storage, distribution, usage monitoring, and automatic access control adjustment. By consolidating these functions into a single universal platform, the system achieves dynamic access regulation capability while avoiding the complexity that would result from separate specialized systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3694178B1Computer systems for regulating access to electronic content using usage telemetry data

Publication Date: 2024.03.27 ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC

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AI summary

A method is performed to regulate access to electronic content based on content usage telemetry data. A first computer receives, from a second computer system, a request for access to electronic content. The first computer system determines, based on an access profile associated with the second computer system, that the second computer system is authorized to access the electronic content. A first authorization message indicating that the second computer system is authorized to access the electronic content is transmitted from the first computer system to the second computer system. The first computer system receives, from the second computer system, content usage telemetry data including data items indicating metrics of use of the electronic content by the second computer system. The first computer system modifies the access profile of the second computer system based on the content usage telemetry data.