Malicious Code Scrubbing via Intermediary Security Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current security systems for communication networks are inadequate in effectively scrubbing malicious code between communications devices in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that includes an asset valuation device, a self-executing code device, an air router with redundant communication channels, and a malicious code removal device, along with a mesh network of node devices for scrubbing malicious code, utilizing AI engines and smart contract processing for efficient data processing and cryptocurrency mining.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional security systems are used for communication networks, then basic security functions are provided, but they are inadequate in effectively scrubbing malicious code between communications devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemalicious code scrubbing effectivenessVSAvoidsecurity system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary security device positioned between communications devices that actively scrubs malicious code from data transmissions. This intermediary device acts as a mediator that inspects and cleans data packets without requiring complex modifications to the endpoint devices, thereby improving malicious code removal effectiveness while keeping the overall system architecture relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The security system performs preliminary scrubbing of malicious code before data reaches its destination or enters the network. By proactively removing threats in advance through the intermediary device, the system prevents malicious code from propagating further, improving reliability while avoiding the need for complex reactive measures at multiple points in the network.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If more sophisticated security measures are implemented to improve malicious code scrubbing, then security effectiveness increases, but cost-effectiveness decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemalicious code scrubbing effectivenessVSAvoidcost-effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The intermediary security device employs self-service mechanisms including automated signature updates, heuristic analysis, and machine learning-based threat detection that continuously improve without requiring proportional increases in human intervention or infrastructure investment. The device autonomously learns from new threats and adjusts its scrubbing capabilities, maintaining high effectiveness while controlling operational costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The security device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a malicious code scrubber and a data transmission router. By combining multiple security functions and communication protocols in a single device, the patent reduces the need for separate specialized components, thereby improving effectiveness while enhancing cost-effectiveness through resource consolidation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11593481B2System and method employing virtual ledger
Publication Date: 2023.02.28 KERSEBOOM JAN WILLEM OLGER VALENTIJN
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AI summary

A system, method and computer program product for open innovation including an asset valuation device receiving asset information about tangible or non-tangible assets, and generating a valuation signal, based on the asset information; a self-executing code device receiving the valuation signal, and generating a self-executing code signal, based on the valuation signal; an air router device having both a low band radio channel, and an internet router channel for redundant internet communications, and a malicious code removal device for scrubbing malicious code from data received, receiving the valuation signal, and generating a node voting request signal, based on the valuation signal; and a mesh network having a plurality of node devices receiving the node voting request signal, and generating vote confirmation signals, based on the node voting request signal. Computing devices are connected to the node devices to perform problem solving, smart contract processing, and/or cryptocurrency mining.