Trace Segmentation for Efficient Zero-Knowledge Proof Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current techniques for generating zero-knowledge proofs lack efficiency and effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method that involves a processor identifying a trace, dividing it into segments based on operations, recompiling these segments for zero-knowledge proof generation, and generating proofs for each segment to enhance efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If current techniques are used for generating zero-knowledge proofs, then the process can be completed, but computational overhead and resource requirements are excessive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvezero-knowledge proof generation efficiencyVSAvoidcomputational overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the trace into multiple trace segments based on identified operations, allowing each segment to be recompiled and processed independently for zero-knowledge proof generation. This segmentation reduces the computational overhead by breaking down a large, complex proof generation task into smaller, more manageable units that can be processed in parallel or sequentially with reduced resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If the trace is divided into multiple segments, then proof generation becomes more efficient, but the process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproof generation speedVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The trace is segmented into multiple trace segments based on operations, with each segment being recompiled and processed independently. This structured segmentation approach manages complexity by creating clear boundaries and independent processing units, making the overall complex process more manageable through systematic decomposition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary actions by identifying operations and dividing the trace into segments before the actual zero-knowledge proof generation process. This preparatory segmentation and recompilation work is done in advance, organizing the trace data structure so that the subsequent proof generation can proceed more efficiently without dealing with the full complexity of the original trace at once.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Use of energy by moving object

If trace segments are recompiled for zero-knowledge proof generation, then resource requirements are reduced, but the preprocessing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource requirementsVSAvoidpreprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The trace segments are recompiled in advance as a preliminary action before the actual zero-knowledge proof generation. This recompilation work is performed beforehand to optimize the structure of each segment, reducing the resource requirements during the main proof generation process. The time investment in preprocessing is traded for reduced computational resources during execution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12500768B2Apparatus and method for facilitating zero-knowledge proofs
Publication Date: 2025.12.16 ONAI INC
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AI summary

An apparatus and method for facilitating zero-knowledge proofs is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to identify a trace, divide the trace into a plurality of trace segment, identifying at least an operation of the trace and dividing the trace into the plurality of trace segments as a function of the at least an operation of the trace, recompile the plurality of trace segments for zero-knowledge proof generation and generate a zero-knowledge proof for each of the plurality of recompiled trace segments.