Mission Module Secure Device Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for securing electronic devices are often expensive and inconvenient, as they rely on physical protection to prevent unauthorized use, rather than providing a practical way to convert unauthorized devices into authorized ones for secure functionality.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a crypto ignition key (CIK) and a mission module with read, cryptographic, and key logic to convert an unauthorized device into an authorized one by generating a new device number, encrypting and decrypting mission files, and installing them securely, ensuring only the intended device can access the secure functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical security measures are used to protect devices, then security is improved, but cost and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical security measures (mechanical systems) with cryptographic security mechanisms. The mission module uses encryption keys, hashing algorithms, and cryptographic protocols to secure devices, eliminating the need for physical locks, guards, or secure facilities while maintaining or enhancing security levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The mission module acts as an intermediary between unauthorized devices and classified information. It provides a secure bridge by authenticating devices, encrypting data, and managing cryptographic keys, allowing devices to access secure functionality without requiring physical protection.
2Reliability
If physical security measures are used to protect devices, then security is improved, but cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes expensive physical security infrastructure (secure facilities, physical locks, guards) with cost-effective cryptographic software and hardware modules. The mission module can be implemented on standard computing platforms, dramatically reducing the cost of securing devices while maintaining high security through mathematical cryptography.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses cryptographic copying and distribution of security keys and encrypted data. Instead of physically securing each device individually, the system creates and distributes cryptographic copies of security information, allowing multiple devices to be secured efficiently through digital means rather than physical duplication of security measures.
3Reliability
If physical security is used to protect classified devices, then security is improved, but device versatility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mission module implements dynamic security adaptation by automatically adjusting cryptographic parameters, generating unique device numbers, and modifying security settings based on the specific device being secured. This allows the same module to securely protect diverse device types (computers, smartphones, tablets) without requiring device-specific physical security solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The mission module is designed as a universal security platform that can be applied to multiple device types and platforms. It provides standardized cryptographic functions (encryption, authentication, key management) that work across different devices, eliminating the need for device-specific physical security measures and enabling versatile deployment.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for converting a device between an authorized device and an unauthorized device may include a crypto ignition key (CIK) and a mission module. The CIK may store an original device number corresponding to a device. The mission module typically loads a local mission and a key, decrypts the local mission with the key to produce a decrypted local mission, and generates an internal file encryption key (IFEK) and an internal split. The mission module may then encrypt the decrypted local mission to produce an encrypted local mission and then erase the IFEK. The mission module, when attached to the device, may read an additional device number from the device and recreate the IFEK based on the additional device number and the internal split. The mission module may decrypt the encrypted local mission and install the results in the device to convert the device into an authorized device.