Graphical Port Security State Icons for Network Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for displaying port security states in computer networks require users to input lengthy command lines and interpret non-standardized, descriptive results, making it difficult for network administrators to make informed decisions about port security settings.
Innovation Solution
The system converts port security state information into graphical icons, allowing users to select network devices and display security states visually with concise text, eliminating the need for command line inputs and providing real-time updates through a user-friendly interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional command line methods are used to display port security information, then detailed security data can be obtained, but the information requires intensive reading and interpretation by users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates graphical icon representations that copy and represent port security state information in a visual format. Each icon is a simplified copy of the underlying security state data, making it accessible without requiring users to interpret raw command line output while preserving the essential security information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses different colors in icons to represent different port security states. Color changes provide immediate visual cues about security status (e.g., green for secure, red for insecure), eliminating the need for users to read and interpret text-based security information while maintaining complete security state visibility.
2Loss of information
If traditional text-based port security displays are used, then security data can be collected, but the results are displayed in non-standardized formats depending on firmware revision
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal graphical icon system that works across different network device firmware revisions. The icons serve multiple functions: displaying security state, indicating authentication status, and providing visual feedback, regardless of the specific firmware version. This universal approach eliminates format inconsistency problems while preserving complete security state information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the display format parameter from text-based to graphical icon-based. This parameter change standardizes the output across different firmware revisions by converting various text formats into a unified visual representation system, maintaining information completeness while achieving format consistency.
3Loss of information
If detailed port security information is displayed in conventional formats, then comprehensive security data is available, but not enough details are provided in an easy to understand format
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments comprehensive security information into distinct graphical icons, each representing a specific security attribute or state. This segmentation allows detailed security data to be presented in separate, easily digestible visual units rather than overwhelming text blocks, maintaining information completeness while improving understandability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions security information from a one-dimensional text format to a two-dimensional graphical display. This dimensional change allows detailed security data to be organized spatially with multiple icons arranged visually, providing both completeness of information and ease of understanding through intuitive visual relationships.
4Loss of information
If users input command lines for each type of port security information, then specific security data can be retrieved, but the process requires extensive user input and time
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically collecting and displaying all port security information without requiring users to input command lines for each security parameter. The system autonomously retrieves comprehensive security data and presents it in graphical icon format, eliminating time loss while maintaining complete information retrieval.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple security information retrieval operations into a single automated process. Instead of requiring separate command line inputs for different security parameters, the system combines all security data collection and displays it unified through graphical icons, reducing user input time while preserving complete security information.
Data Source
AI summary
Information associated with a port security state of a network device is received. The received information is converted into an icon that corresponds to the port security state of the network device. The icon is displayed to a user.