SSL Certificate IP Embedding for Private Encrypted Resolution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for resolving IP addresses compromise end user privacy and lack encryption, relying on Internet Service Providers and DNS providers, which are not secure and do not allow users to have direct agreements with service providers.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that modifies SSL certificates by integrating IP addresses, validates them, and stores them securely, enabling encrypted IP address resolution without relying on operating systems or lower TCP/IP layers, allowing users to create agreements with service providers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing ISP and DNS methods are used for IP address resolution, then IP address resolution can be performed, but end user privacy is compromised and the resolution is not secured or encrypted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of IP address resolutionVSAvoidend user privacy

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an SSL certificate as an intermediary mechanism that mediates between the client and the IP address resolution system. The SSL certificate contains embedded public keys and domain information, allowing secure communication without exposing the client to direct exposure by ISPs and DNS providers. This intermediary layer protects end user privacy while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical DNS resolution system with a cryptographic system based on SSL certificates and public key infrastructure. Instead of relying on unencrypted DNS queries and responses, the system uses encrypted SSL/TLS connections, substituting the mechanical lookup process with a security-based cryptographic verification process that protects user privacy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional DNS resolution is used, then IP address resolution occurs at lower TCP/IP layers, but operating system involvement is required and users cannot have direct agreements with service providers

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser ability to create agreements with service providersVSAvoidoperating system involvement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables users to self-register SSL certificates containing their domain information and public keys. Users can directly manage their own cryptographic identities and resolve IP addresses without requiring operating system-level DNS configuration or intervention. The system allows users to autonomously create and manage agreements with service providers through certificate-based authentication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If SSL certificate modification is implemented to embed IP addresses, then secure and encrypted IP address resolution is achieved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveencryption of IP address resolutionVSAvoidSSL certificate modification process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functions into the SSL certificate structure: domain verification, public key distribution, and IP address resolution authorization are all combined within the certificate. This consolidation simplifies the overall system architecture by using a single widely-supported cryptographic format rather than requiring separate mechanisms for each function, thereby reducing system complexity despite the enhanced security capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12413571B2System and method for securing and resolving internet protocol address

Publication Date: 2025.09.09 SHANMUGAVEL BHARANISHUNKKAR

AI summary

System and method for securing and resolving the IP address is disclosed. The method includes modifying an SSL certificate. Modifying the SSL certificate includes receiving one or more IP addresses, registering the SSL certificate for the received IP addresses, embedding the SSL certificate with the IP addresses, validating an embedded SSL certificate with the IP addresses, storing a validated SSL certificate. The method also includes resolving the IP addresses of the domain. Resolving the IP addresses includes receiving a query, translating the query received by the client, encrypting a translated query and transmitting an encrypted query. The method also includes integrating one or more service providers on the platform. Integrating one or more service providers includes registering the one or more service providers, sharing the database comprising the validated SSL certificate with the one or more service providers on the platform for resolving the IP addresses.