Mirror Computer System for Aircraft Data Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Secure computer systems face risks of data corruption or malice when importing data from external sources, necessitating effective validation methods to ensure data integrity.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing a mirror computer system that processes incoming data independently of the primary system, producing output results that are then validated by the user before allowing the primary system to process the data, ensuring data integrity through simultaneous data transmission and validation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data validation is performed by processing data through a separate mirror computer system, then data integrity and system security are improved, but device complexity and processing time are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a mirror computer system that is a complete copy of the primary computer system, including identical hardware architecture, software applications, and processing logic. This copy processes duplicate data independently to validate integrity without affecting the primary system's operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system divides data processing into two separate paths: the primary computer system handles operational data processing while the mirror computer system handles validation-only processing. This segmentation allows independent operation of validation functions without compromising system performance or security.
2Productivity
If simultaneous data transmission to both primary and mirror systems is implemented, then validation speed is improved, but communication infrastructure complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines data transmission to both the primary and mirror computer systems through a single communication interface and simultaneous processing mechanism. This merging approach allows one data stream to be distributed to both systems at the same time without requiring separate communication infrastructure for each system.
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AI summary
A method for validating incoming data to a computer system is provided. The method receives the incoming data, simultaneously, by the computer system and a mirror computer system, wherein the computer system is separate and distinct from the mirror computer system, wherein the computer system lacks a communication connection to the mirror computer system, and wherein the mirror computer system lacks a communication connection to the computer system; processes the incoming data by the mirror computer system, to produce output; and when the output comprises an acceptable result, processes the incoming data by the computer system.