Editing Previously Approved Transmissions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional transmission systems lock transmissions after initial approval, preventing post-approval editing, deletion, or changes, which is not feasible in scenarios where modifications are necessary.
Innovation Solution
A method that allocates memory on a computer for transmission details and approvals, enabling edit capabilities by resetting approval bits to zero upon receipt of an edit command, allowing for editing of previously approved transmissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a transmission is locked after receiving initial approval to prevent unauthorized changes, then security and integrity are improved, but the ability to make necessary post-approval edits is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic state transitions for the transmission record, allowing it to switch between locked and unlocked states based on specific conditions. The system maintains a status field that can transition from 'locked' to 'unlocked' when an edit command is received, and back to 'locked' after re-approval, providing the necessary flexibility while maintaining security protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the state parameters of the transmission record by resetting approval bits to zero and clearing the locked status when an edit command is received. This parameter change allows the transmission to be modified while maintaining a traceable audit trail of the state transitions
2Reliability
If a transmission is locked after approval to ensure security, then unauthorized changes are prevented, but legitimate editing requirements cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary edit command mechanism that mediates between the locked state and editing requirements. When an edit command is received, the system temporarily transitions to an unlocked state, allows modifications, and then requires re-approval to return to the locked state, thus maintaining security while enabling legitimate edits
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by receiving and processing an edit command before actual editing occurs. The system validates the edit command, transitions the transmission to an unlocked state, and prepares the system for editing while maintaining security protocols throughout the process
3Loss of information
If approval bits are set to indicate transmission approval, then the approval status is tracked, but edit capabilities are permanently disabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resetting of approval bits when an edit command is received. The approval bits are temporarily cleared to enable editing, and then re-established after the transmission is re-approved, providing both approval tracking and editing capability throughout the transmission lifecycle
Solution Approach 2:
The patent temporarily discards the approval bit settings when an edit command is received to enable editing, and then recovers them after re-approval is obtained. This process maintains the approval tracking functionality while enabling necessary post-approval modifications
Data Source
AI summary
Methods for editing a previously approved transmission are provided. Methods may include allocating a portion of memory on a first platform. The allocating may include allocating a details sub-portion for transmission details and allocating an approvals sub-portion for approval details. The method may include writing the transmission details into the details sub-portion. Methods may include writing a plurality of approver identifications into the approval sub-portion. Methods may include transmitting the computer-readable packet to a first approver email address. Methods may include enabling a first approver, associated with the first approver email address, to set an approval bit to one. Methods may include locking the details sub-portion and the approvals sub-portion when the first approver sets the approval bit to one. Methods may include unlocking the details sub-portion and the approvals sub-portion and setting the approval bit to zero when an edit command is received.