Dynamic Content Permission Platform with Remote Admin Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for content permissions lack the ability to manage user access in real-time, requiring administrators to establish rules beforehand and not allowing remote control or location-based adjustments.

Innovation Solution

The system enables remote control of user permissions by administrators, allowing real-time granting, denying, or modifying of user activities related to content, network access, and device interactions, with location-based restrictions and geo-fencing capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If administrators establish rules beforehand to govern content permissions, then content control is implemented, but real-time permission management is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent controlVSAvoidreal-time permission management
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms static pre-established permission rules into dynamic real-time permission management. The system allows administrators to receive, review, and approve or deny permission requests as they occur, enabling the permission system to adapt dynamically to current contexts rather than relying on fixed predetermined rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where permission requests are sent from users to administrators, who then provide approval or denial responses. This closed-loop feedback system enables real-time interaction and adjustment of permissions, allowing administrators to respond to actual usage scenarios rather than relying on static rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If administrators are required to be physically present at a location to manage permissions, then location-based control is achieved, but remote permission management is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation-based controlVSAvoidremote access capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a communication system as an intermediary between administrators and the physical location. Through networked devices and messaging systems, administrators can remotely receive and respond to permission requests without being physically present at the location, effectively mediating between remote administrators and on-site resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical requirement of physical presence with electronic communication systems. Instead of requiring administrators to be physically at a location to grant permissions, the system uses digital messaging and network communication to transmit permission requests and approvals remotely, substituting physical mechanics with electronic information exchange.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Device complexity

If permission requests are processed manually without automated systems, then simple system structure is maintained, but real-time response capability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidreal-time response capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service permission request system where users can automatically generate and submit permission requests through their devices. The system automatically routes requests to appropriate administrators and tracks responses, reducing manual administrative overhead while maintaining real-time processing capability through automated workflow management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11997095B2Content permission platform
Publication Date: 2024.05.28 COMCAST CABLE COMM LLC
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AI summary

Methods and systems for managing permission controls are disclosed. A method can comprise receiving a request to perform one or more restricted activities. The request can include at least an identifier of a first user associated with the request and an identification of the one or more restricted activities. The identifier of the first user associated with the request and/or the identification of the one or more restricted activities can be presented to a second user, such as an administrator. A response to the request can be provided by the second user and transmitted comprising information relating to one or more of a grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities. The transmitted response can be configured to be processed by the source to effect grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities.