Fiber Optic Light Intensity Encryption via Dynamic Channel Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data transmission systems lack effective security measures to ensure data integrity and protection during transmission, particularly in scenarios involving multiple differing scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing multimode fiber optic capabilities to transport secure data through varying light intensities associated with multi-frequency light pulses, where a computer co-processor determines and randomly selects light intensities for encryption, generates a secure signaling channel, and transmits data via a secure bundle across multiple channels and frequencies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data is transmitted using conventional methods, then transmission simplicity is maintained, but data security is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data transmission into multiple wavelength channels, each carrying encrypted portions of the data. The co-processor divides the encryption process across multiple light pulses of different wavelengths, so that no single channel contains the complete unencrypted data, enhancing security while maintaining manageable system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite transmission by combining multiple wavelengths of light into a single fiber optic cable. Each wavelength acts as a separate carrier wave modulated with encrypted data segments, creating a composite signal that provides both security through distribution and efficiency through multiplexing
2Reliability
If multiple wavelength channels are used for data transmission, then data security is enhanced through distribution, but channel management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The co-processor automatically manages the multiple wavelength channels by autonomously selecting which channels to use for each transmission, dynamically adjusting channel allocation based on security requirements and available bandwidth, eliminating the need for manual channel configuration and management
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic channel selection where the co-processor can randomly or strategically choose different wavelength combinations for each data transmission event. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing security requirements and network conditions without fixed channel assignments, simplifying overall management
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach provides a robust and secure data transmission method that ensures data security during transmission by using randomly selected light intensities and encryption, effectively addressing the limitations of existing systems.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of light intensities associated with a plurality of multi-frequency light pulses emitted by a laser transmitter apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
A fiber optic light intensity encryption method is provided. The method includes determining light intensities associated with multi-frequency light pulses emitted by a laser transmitter apparatus in response to an encryptions process. An encryption type for application of an encryption algorithm to each light intensity is determined and a first light intensity associated with a first light pulse is selected. Data indicating results of the random selection is transmitted to the laser transmitter apparatus and an initial security key is transmitted over a signaling channel of the laser transmitter apparatus. The signaling channel is secured based on the initial security key resulting in a secure signaling channel. In response, a secure bundle comprising said the secure signaling channel and an additional group of channels is generated and the data is transmitted via the secure bundle.