Secure Relay System Using Mail Server Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for securely relaying Cursor on Target data between providers and subscribers often require direct network connections, which can be impractical for mobile providers or when providers and subscribers are on different networks, leading to delays and increased processing resources.
Innovation Solution
A relay system utilizing a mail server, where a first relay unit encrypts data from a provider and sends it to the mail server, and a second relay unit, on a different network, retrieves and decrypts the data to send it to the subscriber, eliminating the need for direct connections and enabling secure data transfer between disparate networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a direct communications link is used between Cursor on Target provider and subscriber, then secure data transmission is achieved, but the system requires both parties to be connected to the same network or VPN which limits mobility and increases complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mail server as an intermediary component that receives encrypted data from the Cursor on Target provider and delivers it to the subscriber. This mediator allows data transmission between parties on different networks without requiring direct connection or shared VPN, thus resolving the contradiction between security and network flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the direct communication path into separate components: the provider sends data to the mail server, and the subscriber receives data from the mail server. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently on different networks while maintaining secure transmission through the intermediary
2Reliability
If multiple direct communications links are established from subscriber to each provider, then secure data relay is achieved, but the processing resources and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple data transmission paths into a single consolidated path through the mail server. Instead of establishing separate direct links from the subscriber to each provider, all providers send encrypted data to the same mail server, which then delivers to the subscriber. This consolidation reduces the number of active connections and improves transmission efficiency
3Duration of action of stationary object
If a direct communications link is maintained over extended time periods, then continuous data transmission is achieved, but the system becomes less adaptable to mobile providers and network changes
Solution Approach 1:
The mail server acts as a persistent intermediary that maintains data transmission capability over time without requiring the provider or subscriber to maintain continuous direct connections. The provider can send data asynchronously to the mail server, which stores and forwards it when the subscriber is available, enabling continuous transmission while accommodating mobility and network changes
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for use in securely relaying data. The data is received by a first relay unit from a data provider. The data is sent by the first relay unit to a mail server. The data is retrieved by a second relay unit in a second network from the mail server. The data is sent by the second relay unit to a data subscriber.