Neutral API Payload Routing for Flexible Device Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device-to-device communication APIs are inflexible, require significant development effort, and lack security and scalability, making them unsuitable for dynamic and complex network environments.
Innovation Solution
A neutral application programming interface (API) mechanism that uses a common outer payload structure with encrypted inner payloads, allowing for dynamic and secure communication between devices, enabling them to act as both clients and servers, and utilizing a central control server for management and updating of API relationships.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single-purpose API post mechanism is used, then high volume processing and third-party client querying are enabled, but the system becomes inflexible and requires significant development effort for each new API transaction type
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal API mechanism where a single API endpoint can handle multiple different transaction types through a standardized request structure. The system uses a common outer payload structure with action codes that direct the transaction to appropriate handlers, eliminating the need for separate dedicated endpoints for each transaction type while maintaining the ability to process high volumes of diverse requests
2Productivity
If separate handlers and scripts are created for each API transaction type, then specific functionality is achieved, but development time and work effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the API processing into a standardized outer framework that handles common functionality (authentication, routing, payload validation) and inner payload-specific logic. This segmentation allows the system to reuse the outer framework for all transactions while only needing to implement specific inner payload handlers for new transaction types, significantly reducing development effort
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer in the form of action codes and a standardized outer payload structure that mediates between the client request and the specific transaction handlers. This intermediary framework routes different transaction types through a common processing path, reducing the need to create entirely new handlers for each transaction type
3Reliability
If traditional API security protocols are implemented, then security is provided through certificates and encryption, but the implementation becomes too complicated for many use cases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the security model from complex certificate-based authentication to a simpler parameter-based approach using action codes and standardized payload structures. Security is maintained through validated parameters and structured data formats rather than through complex cryptographic protocols, making implementation much simpler while still providing reliable security
4Adaptability or versatility
If a neutral API mechanism with encrypted inner payloads is used, then security and flexibility are improved, but a central control server for management is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a central control server as an intermediary that manages the neutral API mechanism, action codes, and encrypted payload structures. This intermediary coordinates between clients and the core system, providing centralized management of security credentials and transaction routing while allowing the core system to remain flexible and adaptable to different transaction types
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AI summary
Systems and methods for neutral application programming interfaces are disclosed. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a system for neutral application programming interfaces. The system may comprise a device. The device may be configured to receive a request. The request may comprise an outer payload and an inner payload. The device may be further configured to parse the outer payload based on a common definition of the outer payload. The device may be further configured to extract information of an action from the outer payload. The device may be further configured to parse the inner payload based on a definition of the action. The device may be further configured to process the action.