Middleware Video Validation for Secure Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data security measures in e-commerce and online transactions are inadequate, allowing hackers to overcome security protocols, leading to continuous maintenance and revenue loss due to fraud and privacy concerns, which erode consumer confidence.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for secure data transmission using interactive video sessions routed through a middleware platform, which appears as a standard HTTP session to the user, ensuring sensitive data is not transmitted over the internet but rather through secure, 'hard-wired' systems, utilizing a media matching engine, data matching engine, and video validation protocol.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If standard HTTP communication protocol is used for data transmission, then ease of operation and compatibility are improved, but data security deteriorates as hackers can intercept and eavesdrop on transmissions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddata security
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a middleware platform as an intermediary between the user's computing device and the remote server. This middleware intercepts HTTP requests, extracts sensitive data, transmits it through a secure hard-wired connection, and receives responses that are then forwarded to the user. The middleware acts as a mediator that separates the insecure HTTP communication from the secure data transmission path, allowing standard web browsing to continue while protecting sensitive information through a dedicated secure channel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If continuous updates of security measures are implemented, then data security is improved, but device complexity and maintenance costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the data transmission process into two distinct paths: a public HTTP path for non-sensitive communication and a private secure path for sensitive data transmission. By dividing the communication workflow, the system eliminates the need for continuous security updates across the entire system. The secure path uses established hard-wired connections with proven security, while the HTTP path handles routine communications, reducing the overall complexity and maintenance burden of security measures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If sensitive data is transmitted over the internet via HTTP, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information increases due to hacking and fraud

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddata loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The middleware platform serves as an intermediary that prevents sensitive data from traversing the insecure internet. It captures sensitive information at the source, transmits it through a secure hard-wired connection to a remote server, and manages the response flow back to the user. This intermediary approach ensures that sensitive data never exposes the vulnerability of public internet transmission, thereby preventing hacking and fraud while maintaining user convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If secure hard-wired systems are used for data transmission, then data security is improved, but device complexity and infrastructure costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The middleware platform performs multiple functions within a single system: it manages both HTTP and secure connections, handles data extraction and transmission, processes responses, and maintains session state. By consolidating these functions into a universal platform that serves multiple purposes, the patent reduces overall system complexity compared to implementing separate dedicated secure communication systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8132252B2System and method for securely transmitting data using video validation
Publication Date: 2012.03.06 ONE SKY HLDG LLC
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AI summary

A system and method is disclosed for secure transmission of electronic information between two parties. A first data communication session between a first computing device and a second computing device, wherein the first data communication session is via a first communication protocol. Further, the first computing device transmits first information via the first communication protocol that is received by the second computing device via the first communication protocol. During the first communication session, a second data communication session is provided between the first computing device and the second computing device. The second communication session is via a second communication protocol, which is more secure than the first communication protocol. The first computing device transmits second information via the second communication protocol that is received by the second computing device the second information via the second communication protocol. The second information relates at least partially to the first information. Moreover, the second communication session appears to a user of the first computing device to be the first communication session.