Gateway Server Automates Domain Name Registry Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

The current domain name setup methodology is complex and inefficient, particularly when interacting with ICANN, leading to potential errors and complications in establishing new domain name registries, which can result in undesirable expenses and loss of domain name rights due to incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated registry information.

Innovation Solution

A self-serve methodology utilizing a gateway server that facilitates machine-to-machine interaction between the registry operator and ICANN, enabling the collection and submission of registry information, testing, and configuration of domain name registries through a workflow interface, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual coordination and interaction with ICANN is used for domain name registry setup, then domain name rights can be established, but the process becomes complex, time-consuming, and prone to errors leading to loss of domain name rights

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedomain name rights establishmentVSAvoidsetup process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-serve methodology where the registry operator's computing device directly interacts with the gateway server to complete setup tasks. The system automatically collects registry information, submits it to ICANN, and tracks completion status without requiring manual coordination, allowing the system to serve itself through automated workflows

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The gateway server acts as an intermediary between the registry operator and ICANN. It receives setup requests from the registry operator, automatically collects required registry information, submits it to ICANN on behalf of the operator, and tracks the completion status, thereby simplifying the complex interaction between the operator and ICANN

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If manual coordination and interaction with ICANN is used for domain name registry setup, then domain name rights can be established, but the process becomes time-consuming leading to delays

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedomain name rights establishmentVSAvoidsetup process duration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuous automated workflows where the gateway server continuously collects registry information, submits it to ICANN, and tracks completion status without interruption. The self-serve methodology ensures the setup process continues automatically through all phases (application, testing, launch) without manual intervention delays

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically collecting all required registry information before submission to ICANN. The gateway server prepares and validates registry data in advance, ensuring completeness and accuracy before the actual submission, thereby preventing delays caused by incomplete information

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If manual coordination and interaction with ICANN is used for domain name registry setup, then domain name rights can be established, but errors and complications occur due to incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated registry information

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedomain name rights establishmentVSAvoidregistry information accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the gateway server continuously monitors and tracks the completion status of setup tasks with ICANN. The system provides real-time status updates to the registry operator and automatically adjusts the setup process based on ICANN's responses, ensuring registry information remains accurate and up-to-date throughout the establishment process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical processes of information collection and submission with automated electronic systems. The gateway server automatically collects registry information from the registry operator's computing device, validates it, and electronically submits it to ICANN, eliminating human errors associated with manual data entry and coordination

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11870750B1Assisted setup of domain name registry

Publication Date: 2024.01.09 IDENTITY DIGITAL INC

AI summary

A gateway server and methods operating as a web service providing a self-serve methodology for establishing a domain name registry over a communications network, comprising: receiving a request from the computing device to establish the domain name registry of a specified type; determining the specified type requires ICANN approval and receiving access credentials of the RO; confirming completion of a Registry Agreement between ICANN and the RO; collecting registry technical information for the domain name registry from the computing device; using the access credentials to access via the communications network the RO account on the server during a registry testing phase of the self-serve methodology to complete registry services testing for the domain name registry with ICANN; and updating a workflow interface with a completion status of the registry testing phase for subsequent access by the computing device of the RO over the communications network.