Dynamic Policy Rule Retrieval Using Blockchain and Predictive Algorithms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current network systems for critical infrastructure face inefficiencies in updating and applying policy rules, especially during crises, as these rules are static and require manual updates, leading to inefficiencies and potential network overload during large-scale disasters.

Innovation Solution

A method and system utilizing predictive algorithms and Blockchain techniques to dynamically retrieve and apply policy rules, enabling real-time updates, secure, tamper-proof, and transparent processes by analyzing task attributes and network capabilities, and automatically re-evaluating policy rules and priorities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual updates of policy rules are used, then system integrity is maintained, but responsiveness to crises deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem integrityVSAvoidresponsiveness to crises
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms static manual policy rule updates into a dynamic automated system using predictive algorithms and blockchain technology. The system automatically retrieves, analyzes, and applies policy rules in real-time based on current network conditions and crisis scenarios, eliminating manual intervention while maintaining system integrity through blockchain's tamper-proof ledger.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically monitoring network conditions, predicting policy rule requirements, and applying updates without human intervention. The predictive algorithms continuously analyze network state and autonomously retrieve appropriate policy rules from the blockchain, allowing the system to serve itself during crisis situations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If static policy rules are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to changing conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidadaptability to changing conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameters of policy rules dynamically by using predictive algorithms that analyze current network conditions, crisis types, and service requirements. The system retrieves and applies different policy rule sets based on varying parameters such as network load, crisis severity, and service priority, allowing adaptability while maintaining a structured approach through blockchain-stored rule templates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If manual policy rule updates are used, then security control is maintained, but productivity during crises deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity controlVSAvoidproductivity during crises
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors network conditions, service performance, and crisis development. This feedback drives the predictive algorithms to automatically retrieve and apply appropriate policy rules from the blockchain, creating a closed-loop system that maintains security control while rapidly adapting to improve productivity during crises.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Loss of time

If real-time dynamic updates are implemented, then responsiveness to crises is improved, but system complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponsiveness to crisesVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces blockchain as an intermediary layer that simplifies the complexity of real-time dynamic updates. The blockchain serves as a trusted, decentralized ledger that stores policy rules and their version histories, allowing the system to achieve rapid responsiveness without directly managing the complexity of rule validation, consistency, and security across multiple nodes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4167548B1A method and a system for retrieving and applying dynamic policy rules in a network
Publication Date: 2024.09.18 UNIFY BETEILIGUNGSVERWALTUNG GMBH & CO KG
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AI summary

The invention relates to a system and a method for publishing and updating policy rules in a network. In particular, a system and method for publishing and updating policy rules based on predictive algorithms and blockchain techniques for network systems, especially for next generation emergency systems, is described.