Integrated License Key Embedding Setting Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for receiving services using electronic devices require separate input of license keys and setting information, leading to a burdensome process for users and increased risk of setting errors, which can result in unauthorized use or service malfunctions.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that acquires a license key containing setting information, allowing the system to perform necessary setting processing automatically, thereby reducing user burden and preventing errors by incorporating digital signatures for authentication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If license key and setting information are input separately, then authentication can be performed, but the setting burden on users increases and setting errors may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the license key and setting information into a single integrated license key file. The setting information is embedded within the license key structure, allowing users to input only one unified key rather than separate authentication credentials and multiple setting parameters. This merging eliminates the burden of separate input operations while maintaining authentication security through the embedded digital signature verification mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The setting information is pre-configured and embedded within the license key during its generation phase. Instead of requiring users to input settings after authentication, the system performs the setting configuration in advance by incorporating it into the license key structure. This preliminary action reduces user burden and prevents setting errors caused by manual input.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple setting items are required, then service configuration can be customized, but the complexity of setting processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple setting items are merged into a single structured data format within the license key. The setting information encompasses multiple configuration parameters that would otherwise require separate input fields and processing steps. By combining these multiple settings into one integrated structure, the system maintains configuration flexibility while significantly reducing the complexity of setting processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified license key structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides authentication credentials, contains embedded setting information, and enables service configuration. This multi-functional design allows the single license key to handle what would traditionally require separate authentication and configuration processes, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If setting information is input manually, then users can configure services, but the risk of setting errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The setting information is pre-configured and embedded within the license key during its generation phase, eliminating the need for manual user input. This preliminary configuration ensures accuracy by having settings defined by the service provider rather than potentially erroneous user input, while users retain control through the ability to select and apply different license keys with different embedded settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic setting configuration by extracting and applying settings embedded in the license key without requiring manual user intervention. This self-service mechanism reduces setting errors by automating the configuration process, while the system maintains user control by allowing selection of appropriate license keys that contain the desired setting configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing system for receiving a service using an electronic device, the information processing system includes an acquisition section configured to acquire a license key for using the service issued by a server system and a processing section. The license key includes setting information to be used when the electronic device uses the service. The processing section acquires the setting information included in the acquired license key and performs setting processing of the electronic device based on the acquired setting information.