Pseudonymous Video Query via Encrypted Documentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video technologies capture entire footage segments when attempting to remove a single individual, compromising organizational security while failing to comply with stringent privacy regulations that require consent and pseudonymous data storage.
Innovation Solution
A method for capturing and querying pseudonymous video data involves transforming raw video into an encrypted documentation file using homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge technology, allowing for secure storage and querying without revealing personal identifiers, while maintaining organizational security and adhering to privacy regulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current video technology is used to capture and store video footage, then video recording functionality is achieved, but privacy regulations cannot be complied with and organizational security is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments video data into two distinct components: encrypted video segments that cannot be decoded without authorization, and separate metadata segments containing queryable information. This segmentation allows the system to comply with privacy regulations by preventing unauthorized access to personal data while still enabling security queries through metadata analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary encryption layer that acts as a mediator between video capture and storage. The encryption module transforms raw video footage into encrypted segments, serving as an intermediary that protects privacy while allowing the system to maintain video recording functionality for security purposes.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If entire video segments are deleted to remove a specific individual's data, then privacy requirements are met, but organizational security footage is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates the identifying features from the video data through encryption. By taking out the personal identifiable information and storing it in a different format (encrypted segments), the system can remove or redact specific individuals' data without deleting the entire video segment, thus preserving organizational security footage while meeting privacy requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by encrypting only the portions of video data containing personal identifiable information, while leaving the rest of the video segments intact. This allows selective protection of privacy-critical areas without compromising the overall security value of the footage.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If video footage is encrypted to protect privacy, then personal data is secured, but querying capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional video query methods to a new dimension of querying by creating metadata segments that contain queryable information separate from the encrypted video segments. This dimensional separation allows queries to be performed on metadata without decrypting the video, maintaining both privacy protection and query capability.
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AI summary
A method for capturing and querying pseudonymous video data is provided. The method may include capturing a video using one or more video cameras. The method may include transmitting the captured video, via a video transformation encryption module. The video transformation encryption module may transform the captured video into an encrypted documentation file. The method may include receiving and storing the captured video as an encrypted documentation file in a storage location. The method may include receiving a binary query from a first user. The query may relate to the captured video. The method may include using an executable file to peruse the encrypted documentation file to determine a binary response to the binary query. The method may include transmitting the binary response to the first user.