Information Processing System for Secure Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems face challenges in allowing external apparatuses to access actual data generated by apparatuses that cannot directly communicate with them, due to security constraints.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system comprising processors and recording units that record attribute data, where the processor transmits attribute data to an external apparatus and makes actual data available upon request, utilizing a digital shadow and cloud server to facilitate secure data access and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If actual data is shared with external apparatuses, then data availability and utility are improved, but security risks and access control complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information processing system as an intermediary between the data-generating apparatus and external apparatuses. This intermediary receives attribute data from the apparatus, stores it in recording units, and manages access requests from external apparatuses without requiring direct communication between the apparatus and external users. This resolves the contradiction by enabling data sharing while maintaining security through centralized control.
2Productivity
If direct communication is enabled between apparatus and external apparatuses, then data access efficiency is improved, but security constraints and communication complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the communication and access management functions from the data-generating apparatus and consolidates them in a separate information processing system. The apparatus only needs to transmit attribute data to the information processing system, while all complex communication operations, authentication, and data retrieval are handled by the information processing system. This reduces the communication burden on the apparatus while maintaining efficient data access.
3Adaptability or versatility
If attribute data is transmitted to external apparatuses, then data utility and functionality are improved, but data transmission volume and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital representation (copy) of the apparatus's data characteristics by extracting and storing only the necessary attribute data in the information processing system. Instead of transmitting actual data or maintaining full data copies, the system uses attribute data that captures essential information. This reduces transmission volume while preserving data utility for external apparatuses that need to query and analyze these attributes.
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AI summary
An information processing system includes: one or a plural processors; and one or a plural recording units that record attribute data associated with actual data generated by an apparatus that communicates with the processor, in which the processor is configured to transmit the attribute data recorded in the recording unit to an external apparatus; and make the actual data available to the external apparatus in a case where the attribute data is requested from the external apparatus.