Executable Wrap Data Protection via Controller-Sister Verification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data storage and delivery methods face challenges in protecting against piracy and unauthorized access, as digital rights management (DRM) schemes are not effective in preventing copying and are burdensome for legitimate users, while physical media has issues with portability and damage.

Innovation Solution

A system that includes a platform with a platform processor, memory, and data storage, where an executable wrap secures data by requiring both the executable controller in data storage and its sister in memory to be accessible for access, and an executable sensor monitors for anomalies to deny access, ensuring data is only accessible on a uniquely identified platform.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If DRM schemes are implemented to control piracy, then data protection is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to device registration requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata protectionVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The DRM system is segmented into multiple independent components: executable controller in data storage, sister executable controller in memory, and executable sensor. Each component performs a specific function, and together they form a complete protection mechanism. This segmentation allows the system to provide robust protection while maintaining user convenience through automated operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs self-service mechanisms where the executable sensor automatically monitors for anomalies and the controller-sister pair automatically verifies each other's presence. This automation eliminates the need for manual device registration and intervention by the user, thereby maintaining convenience while ensuring protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If physical media (CD/DVD) is used for data storage, then data portability is improved, but data security deteriorates due to physical damage and piracy risks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata portabilityVSAvoiddata security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical physical media system with an electronic/digital system. Instead of relying on physical CDs or DVDs that are susceptible to damage and piracy, the system uses electronic data storage with software-based protection mechanisms (executable controllers and sensors) that provide both portability and security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a functional copy relationship between the executable controller in data storage and its sister in memory. This copying mechanism enables the data to be accessed on different platforms while maintaining security through the requirement that both controller instances must be present and verified, thus achieving portability without sacrificing security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Ease of operation

If electronic formats are used for data delivery, then portability is improved, but piracy control deteriorates due to ease of copying

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveportabilityVSAvoidpiracy control

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements preliminary anti-action by proactively monitoring for piracy attempts through the executable sensor that continuously checks for anomalies. Before piracy can occur, the system detects suspicious activities (such as unauthorized copying attempts or abnormal access patterns) and takes preventive action, thus maintaining both portability and piracy control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

4Reliability

If device registration is required for DRM protection, then piracy control is improved, but system complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepiracy controlVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the piracy control functionality directly into the data storage structure itself. The executable controller and sister controller are integrated components of the data storage system, eliminating the need for separate device registration infrastructure. This merging reduces system complexity while maintaining effective piracy control through the inherent controller-sister verification mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8677510B2System, method, and device for communicating and storing and delivering data

Publication Date: 2014.03.18 GEE KAROLYN

AI summary

A system, method, and device includes a platform data storage that stores a wrap that secures an executable controller, executable sensors, and a virtual operating system. The wrap is verified, optionally through a connection to a verification server. After verifying the wrap, the wrap is opened and an executable controller is copied into the platform memory. The executable controller allows the platform processor to execute the virtual operating system, which gives the platform processor access to virtual operating system resources necessary to verify the platform and create a connection to a connection server.