Temporary External Secured Storage for Offline Digital Content Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital security systems face challenges in securely transferring and accessing digital content when the device hosting the content is turned off or disconnected, as they often require continuous connection or reliance on public cloud storage, lacking control and privacy for the content owner.
Innovation Solution
The Temporary External Secured Storage (TESS) system allows users to designate a temporary external storage location for digital content transfer, enabling secure transfer even when the host device is offline, with control over the storage location and duration, using a software-based solution that can be integrated into various digital environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If digital content is stored on public cloud storage for transfer, then accessibility is improved, but control and privacy are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a temporary external secured storage (TESS) system as an intermediary between the host device and recipients. This TESS acts as a controlled mediator that enables content access when the host device is offline, while maintaining the content owner's control through designated storage locations and time-limited access permissions, thus resolving the contradiction between accessibility and control/privacy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the storage function by creating a dedicated temporary external secured storage component separate from both the host device and public cloud storage. This segmentation allows the TESS to operate independently with specific security protocols and access controls tailored to the content owner's requirements, providing controlled accessibility without relying on public cloud infrastructure
2Reliability
If the host device must remain connected for content transfer, then security is improved, but usability is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-designating temporary external secured storage locations before the host device goes offline. The TESS system prepares storage pathways and security protocols in advance, allowing content to be transferred securely even when the host device is disconnected, thus maintaining security while improving usability
3Adaptability or versatility
If public cloud storage is used for content transfer, then transfer capability is improved, but privacy control is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The TESS system serves as a private intermediary storage solution that enables versatile content transfer capabilities without relying on public cloud infrastructure. By controlling the storage location and access permissions, the system maintains privacy control while providing the adaptability and versatility needed for different transfer scenarios
Data Source
AI summary
A digital certification analyzer (or “analyzer”) provides protection for digital content stored on servers, file sharing systems, hard drives and USB enabled external drives or other digital repositories. A temporary external secured storage (or “TESS”) system provides an external storage location for digital content hosted and transferred or shared in a digital realm, while the original device hosting the content is turned off or otherwise offline during the file share or file transfer process.