Secure Data Delivery via Scannable Logo Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data delivery systems lack secure and efficient methods to protect data from electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and unauthorized access, particularly in scenarios where data needs to be transmitted and decrypted in a controlled manner.
Innovation Solution
A computer memory device is encased in an electrostatic discharge and EMP-resistant covering, with a scannable bar code label that generates an electronic key for unlocking the data, allowing secure delivery and decryption only when the bar code is scanned by an authorized device, ensuring data protection during transmission and access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data is stored in a computer memory device without protective covering, then data access is convenient and fast, but data is vulnerable to EMP attacks and electrostatic discharge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary protective covering between the computer memory device and the external environment. This covering acts as a mediator that blocks harmful electromagnetic pulses and electrostatic discharge while allowing controlled data access through authentication mechanisms, thus protecting data without requiring fundamental changes to the memory device architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective covering is constructed from composite materials that combine electromagnetic shielding properties with physical protection capabilities. This composite structure provides comprehensive defense against EMP attacks and electrostatic discharge while maintaining a manageable form factor that doesn't excessively increase device complexity.
2Reliability
If data is encrypted and requires authentication, then data security is improved, but data access speed and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication actions before data access is granted. The authentication process verifies recipient identity in advance, and only after successful verification is the data release mechanism activated. This preliminary action ensures security while allowing rapid access once authentication is complete.
Solution Approach 2:
The data delivery system incorporates self-service authentication mechanisms where the system automatically verifies recipient identity and controls data release without requiring manual intervention. This automation maintains high security standards while preserving access convenience through streamlined, automated processes.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method effectively safeguards data against EMP attacks and unauthorized access by isolating data access and validating recipient identity, ensuring secure and controlled decryption and use of the data.
Implementation Method 1
A computer memory device is encased in an electrostatic discharge and EMP-resistant covering
Implementation Method 2
A computer memory device is encased in an electrostatic discharge and EMP-resistant covering
Data Source
AI summary
A “scannable logo” image contains encoded identity data for the logo brand owner, encoded visual identification characteristics for the logo brand, an encoded GPS data corresponding to manufacturing location for a manufactured item or assembled item, plus additional embodiment dependent data. The image is scanned with the image scanning function of a mobile communication device and the encoded logo brand owner identity data, the encoded visually identifying characteristics for the logo brand, and the encoded GPS location information are decoded with a decoding function. The GPS location information is captured for the mobile communication device with the GPS function of the mobile communication device and compared to the decoded GPS location information. If the decoded information is a geo-proximal match, an authentication application is launched in the computer function of the mobile communication device.