Multi-Tenant Video Data Sharing via Security Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current process of sharing video data between unrelated entities in a multi-tenant security system is slow, cumbersome, and prone to security concerns due to manual intervention and potential compromises in the chain of custody.
Innovation Solution
A method for sharing video data across tenants in a multi-tenant security system, where a first tenant account is maintained separately from a second tenant account, with the second tenant account configured to include partner account privileges. This allows for automatic storage of video data in a tenant database upon request approval, ensuring secure and efficient data sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual copying and physical delivery of video data is used, then the chain of custody can be established, but the process becomes slow and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual copying and physical delivery with an automated electronic system. The security server automatically copies video data from the first tenant account to the second tenant account and generates electronic download links, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining security through audit trails and controlled access mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The security server acts as an intermediary between the two unrelated tenant accounts. It manages the video data sharing process by receiving requests, verifying permissions, copying data, and providing controlled access through download links with expiration times, thus maintaining chain of custody without requiring direct interaction between the tenant accounts.
2Ease of operation
If manual copying and physical delivery is used, then video data can be transferred, but security concerns arise due to potential compromise of chain of custody
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms through audit trails that record all actions taken on video data. The security server logs requests, approvals, data copying operations, and download activities, providing continuous monitoring and verification that maintains security while enabling automated operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing partner account relationships and permissions before data transfer is needed. The security server validates access rights and prepares the data copying process in advance, ensuring security protocols are in place before actual data movement occurs.
3Productivity
If automated storage of video data is implemented, then efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The security server performs multiple functions within a single system: it manages multiple unrelated tenant accounts, stores video data, processes sharing requests, verifies permissions, copies data, generates download links, and maintains audit trails. This multi-functionality enables automated efficient operations without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments functionality into distinct modular components: tenant account management, video data storage, request processing, permission verification, data copying, and audit logging. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently and efficiently while reducing overall system complexity through clear separation of concerns.
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AI summary
Methods, systems and apparatuses for sharing video data across tenants of a multi-tenant security system. The methods may include maintaining a first tenant account of a security server and a second tenant account of the security server. The first tenant account is unrelated to the second tenant account. The second tenant account is configured to include partner account privileges for the first tenant account. A request from the second tenant account to access a resource associated with video data included in a resource registry of the first tenant account is accessed. The resource registry is made accessible to the second tenant account based on the partner account privileges. The request may be approved or denied. The video data is stored in a tenant database in association with the second tenant account based on the request being approved. The request may be processed by an image processing device.