Data and Function Catalog Mapping in a Secure Sandbox
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack effective methods to integrate and utilize data from different management entities with functions, as existing products only catalog schema information of data but not functions, making it difficult to connect data with appropriate functions.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and method that includes a data catalog for schema information, a function catalog for input/output information, and modules for data and function conversion, enabling mapping and processing within a secure data sandbox.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If data and functions from different management entities are integrated and processed, then the effectiveness and utility of data processing is improved, but the risk of data leakage and unauthorized access increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a data sandbox as an intermediary environment that mediates between data providers and data users. The sandbox isolates processing operations from external access while enabling controlled data utilization, thus resolving the contradiction between processing effectiveness and security by providing a secure intermediate layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a copy of the data processing environment within the sandbox rather than allowing direct access to original data sources. This copying approach enables effective data processing while maintaining security, as the sandbox contains replicated data and processing capabilities without exposing the actual data repositories.
2Productivity
If comprehensive cataloging of data schema information is implemented, then data management efficiency is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary cataloging of data schema information and function specifications before data processing operations begin. By pre-organizing metadata, data dictionaries, and function descriptions in the sandbox environment, the system enables efficient data management during processing without requiring complex real-time cataloging mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the cataloging system into distinct components including data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and function specification files. This segmentation allows each component to be managed independently with appropriate complexity, while collectively providing comprehensive data management capabilities without overwhelming system complexity.
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AI summary
A module generation basis 10 includes: a data catalog 11 configured to retain schema information of data as a catalog; a function catalog 12 configured to retain input/output information of functions as a catalog; a management unit 16 configured to manage a data conversion module that outputs data in a format indicated by the schema information of the data, a function conversion module that inputs the data in a format indicated by the input/output information of the function and substitutes the data into arguments of the function, and a mapping module that maps data obtained from an output of the data conversion module to each of the arguments of the function and outputs the data in a format indicated by the input/output information of the function; and a flow generation unit 17 that supports generation of a flow in which the data conversion module, the function conversion module, and the mapping module are connected.