Media Access Control via Segmented Rule Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for managing access to media items in cloud-based computer processing are inefficient as they require multiple instances of media items for different access criteria, leading to inflexible and resource-intensive management.
Innovation Solution
A computer system and method that utilize a processor and storage medium to manage access to media items via multiple channels by applying different sets of rules for each channel, allowing flexible access control without the need for multiple media item instantiations, using a content data network to serve media items and enforce access rules remotely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple instances of media items are stored for different access criteria, then access control for multiple channels is enabled, but system resource usage and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the access control system into distinct components: media items are stored in a first data structure, access rules are stored in a second data structure, and channel-specific configurations are managed separately. This allows the system to handle multiple access criteria without creating multiple instances of media items, thereby reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal access control mechanism where a single media item can be accessed through multiple channels with different rules. The system uses a unified data structure and rule evaluation framework that works across all channels, eliminating the need for channel-specific media item copies and reducing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple instances of media items are stored for different access criteria, then different access rules can be applied per channel, but storage space and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the storage of media items with a separate rule-based access control system. Instead of storing multiple copies of media items for different channels, the system stores a single instance of each media item and applies different access rules from a centralized rule set. This combining approach significantly reduces storage requirements while maintaining channel-specific access control capabilities.
3Reliability
If static access control is implemented with specific criteria, then security is maintained, but reconfiguration of access rights becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic access control system where rules and channel configurations can be modified without reconfiguring the underlying media item storage. The rule evaluation framework allows administrators to update access criteria, add or remove channels, and modify permissions dynamically, maintaining security while enabling efficient reconfiguration of access rights.
Data Source
AI summary
Various arrangements for controlling access to a set of media items accessible via multiple channels are presented. An indication of a media item may be stored. Multiple sets of rules may be received, including a first and second set of rules. Requests for access to the media item may be received from a first and second application. The first request may be determined to be is associated with a first channel, wherein the first channel is associated with the first set of rules. Access to the media item may be provide in accordance with the first set of rules. The second request may be determined to be associated with a second channel. Access to the media item may be provided in accordance with the second set of rules.