Identity Key Mediator for Decentralized Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current social networking systems lack individual control over personal information and interactions, leading to an imbalance of power where users have limited agency over their identity and data usage, resulting in distrust and reduced engagement.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a unique identifying access key ID system, where entities can manage their own access permissions and relationships through a & handle, allowing them to control how their information is accessed and shared, with decentralized encryption and blockchain technologies ensuring privacy and security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If entities share personal information to access services and platforms, then connectivity and service access are improved, but control over personal information and identity is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that acts as a mediator between entities and service providers. This intermediary manages identity verification and information sharing permissions, allowing entities to access services without directly exposing personal information to multiple platforms. The intermediary system handles authentication and authorization requests, enabling service access while maintaining entity control over their data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where entities can independently manage their own identity information and access permissions. Through self-service interfaces, entities can control what information is shared, with whom, and under what conditions, without requiring direct intervention from service providers. This empowers entities to maintain control while accessing multiple services.
2Productivity
If platforms collect and utilize user data to improve engagement, then platform value and functionality are enhanced, but user privacy and trust are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different levels of information sharing permissions for different entities and contexts. Instead of a uniform data collection approach, the system enables entities to grant specific permissions to specific platforms based on local needs and trust relationships. This granular control allows platforms to access necessary data for engagement while respecting user privacy boundaries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where entities can review and adjust their information sharing permissions based on platform behavior and engagement outcomes. The system provides feedback loops that allow users to see what data is being accessed, by whom, and for what purpose, enabling informed decisions about privacy versus engagement trade-offs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If entities provide extensive personal information for comprehensive service personalization, then service customization and user experience are improved, but security risks and data vulnerability increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments personal information into distinct categories and permission levels, allowing entities to share only the specific data elements necessary for each service. Instead of providing comprehensive personal information to all platforms, the system divides data access into manageable segments that can be independently controlled and revoked, reducing overall security exposure while maintaining service personalization.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods that provide access to users of a network system via a unique identity key that controls access and permission rights of outside entities as controlled by the entity itself. The system assigns unique identity to a unique entity. The key is responsible for facilitating preferred access types and information accessed by outside entities, and acts as a signal for action, interaction and experience within the System as well as third party platforms. Each interaction within the system includes a requesting entity's proxy (‘REP’) sending an information access request (‘IAR’) to the deciding entity's proxy (‘DEP’) via a network. This IAR is routed to the correct DEP via the unique identifier. The DEP applies access preferences to allow or deny the IAR, in part or completely. If allowed or partially allowed, the DEP returns information to the REP.