Smart Processing Device with Removable Segments for Selective Function Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for effective control over user device functionality to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access, as the risk of unauthorized access increases with the variety of transactions processed by user devices.

Innovation Solution

A smart processing device with a central segment and removable segments that can be connected in various configurations, allowing for the enabling or disabling of functionality based on the physical configuration, with a system that receives and analyzes configuration data to generate instructions for controlling device functions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple transactions and functions are enabled on a user device, then the device's functionality and versatility are improved, but the risk of unauthorized access and data security threats increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoidunauthorized access risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into a central segment and multiple removable segments, each containing specific functional components. By physically separating functions into removable segments, the device enables versatile functionality when segments are attached while allowing selective removal of segments to reduce attack surface and prevent unauthorized access to specific functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device configuration dynamically changes based on which removable segments are attached or detached. The system adapts functionality by detecting the physical presence and configuration of segments, enabling or disabling specific functions accordingly. This dynamic reconfiguration allows the device to optimize between functionality and security by only activating functions corresponding to physically present segments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If removable segments are used to provide different configurations, then the device's adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidphysical structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The removable segments are designed with universal compatibility to attach to the central segment in multiple configurations. Each segment contains standardized interfaces and identification features that allow the system to recognize and adapt to different arrangements, providing configuration flexibility without requiring complex proprietary mechanisms for each possible arrangement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device automatically detects the physical configuration of removable segments through embedded identification components and sensors. The system self-configures by reading segment identifiers and determining the attached configuration without requiring manual intervention or complex external setup procedures, thereby reducing operational complexity despite physical versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If configuration detection and function control is implemented, then data protection is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata protectionVSAvoidcontrol system

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the physical configuration of removable segments through detection sensors and embedded identification components. Based on the detected configuration, the system automatically enables or disables corresponding functions through a control mechanism that links physical state to functional state. This feedback loop ensures that only functions matching the physical configuration are accessible, providing data protection through automatic configuration-based control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The device pre-establishes the relationship between removable segment configurations and available functions during system design and initialization. Configuration detection occurs automatically upon segment attachment, and the system proactively configures enabled functions before any operational activity begins. This preliminary configuration approach ensures security is built-in from the start rather than added as a separate control layer.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10828926B2Smart processing device with selective configuration function control

Publication Date: 2020.11.10 BANK OF AMERICA CORP

AI summary

Smart processing devices and systems for controlling functionality of smart processing devices are provided. In some examples, a smart processing device may include a central segment and a plurality of removable segments. The removable segments may be connected to the central segment in a plurality of different configurations. In some examples, each configuration may enable or disable functionality associated with the smart processing device. Further, a system may receive data associated with a current physical configuration of a smart processing device. The current physical configuration data may be compared to pre-stored configuration data in order to identify one or more functions to be enabled or disabled for the smart processing device. The system, computing platform, or the like, may generate an instruction, command or signal enabling or disabling functionality and may transmit the signal to the smart processing device for execution and control of functions provided by the smart processing device.