Information Management Device Organization Service Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current information management systems struggle to manage service states on an organization-by-organization basis, particularly in network-based services like cloud services, web services, and ASPs, making it difficult to restrict access to authorized devices and track usage effectively.
Innovation Solution
An information management device that includes units for receiving and storing organization identification, device identification, and license identification information, allowing for the association and management of service usage on an organization-by-organization basis, enabling secure and organized access control and usage tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If device-service association is used for identification, then service access control is enabled, but organization-by-organization service state management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the service management system by introducing organization identification information as a new hierarchical level. Instead of directly associating devices with services, the system now manages services through organization layers, where multiple devices can be grouped under the same organization. This segmentation enables organization-by-organization service state management while maintaining device-service access control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cloud service is made accessible from multiple devices, then service continuity is improved, but control over service usage by organization becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces organization identification information as an intermediary layer between devices and services. When a device accesses a service, the system uses the organization ID to determine whether the device is authorized to access that service for its organization. This intermediary mechanism enables service continuity across multiple devices while maintaining reliable organizational usage control through the organization-service association.
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AI summary
An information management device includes a first receiving unit that receives organization identification information to identify an organization and device identification information to identify a device in the organization from the device, a first storage unit that stores the received organization identification information and the received device identification information which are associated together, a second receiving unit that receives license identification information and the device identification information from the device, the license identification information identifying a license for using a predetermined service, and a second storage unit that stores the received license identification information and the received device identification information which are associated together.