Pre-computed Patch Solutions for Privacy-Constrained Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Software developers face challenges in recommending patch solutions to users with diverse requirements, as users have different needs regarding patch versions, security, compatibility, and system configuration, and some users are hesitant to share their system information.
Innovation Solution
A vendor system provides pre-computed patch solutions that cater to user-specific requirements by determining 'minimum', 'maximum', and 'best' patch sets based on user-defined criteria, including patch attributes and system configuration, allowing for tailored patch recommendations without requiring detailed system information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the vendor requests detailed system information from users to provide tailored patch recommendations, then the accuracy and suitability of patch recommendations improve, but user privacy concerns increase and information sharing hesitation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-computes multiple patch solution sets (minimum, maximum, best, and customized solutions) in advance based on different user requirements and system configurations. When a user requests patch recommendations, the system can immediately provide pre-prepared solutions without requiring the user to share detailed system information, thus maintaining both recommendation accuracy and user privacy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system offers multiple patch solution configurations (minimum, maximum, best, customized) with different parameters regarding the level of system information required. Users can select their preferred privacy level, and the system adjusts the information collection parameter accordingly while still providing appropriate patch recommendations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the vendor provides comprehensive patch solutions for all possible user requirements, then the versatility and adaptability of the system improve, but the complexity of managing and selecting among multiple solutions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the patch solution space into distinct categories (minimum solution, maximum solution, best solution, and customized solutions), each with clearly defined characteristics and适用 scenarios. This segmentation allows users to easily navigate and select from organized options rather than facing a monolithic complex solution set.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-computes and prepares multiple standardized patch solution sets in advance, each optimized for different user needs. This preliminary preparation reduces the complexity of real-time solution generation and provides users with ready-to-use options that have already been validated for compatibility and suitability.
3Measurement precision
If the vendor computes patch solutions in real-time based on user system information, then the accuracy of recommendations improves, but the time required to provide recommendations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-computes multiple patch solution sets in advance based on different user requirements and system configurations. These pre-computed solutions are stored and can be immediately provided to users without requiring real-time computation, thus eliminating the time delay while maintaining recommendation accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and stores multiple copies of patch solution sets for different user scenarios and system configurations. When a user requests recommendations, the system can quickly retrieve the appropriate pre-computed solution copy rather than computing a new solution in real-time, significantly reducing delivery time while maintaining accuracy.
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AI summary
The present invention provides patch solutions for computer programs. A vendor system determines whether information regarding patches previously installed on the system is available. If the information is not available, the system delivers a completely pre-computed solution to the user computer system including a main patch set and its dependencies. If the information is available, the vendor system delivers a partially pre-computed solution including a main patch set and its dependencies except for any of said patches that have successors already installed on said system.