Usability Index Control for Secure Cross-Operator Data Exchange

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing telecommunications solutions lack effective mechanisms to manage and secure the usability of data exchanged between terminals connected to different network operators, leading to potential data capture and analysis by third-party devices without user consent.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that allow users to select and manage a usability index for signals transmitted during communication, enabling users to control access and usage of their data by third-party devices through a network node, using protocols such as RCS, SDP, and SIP.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If data is transmitted through network nodes operated by different operators, then communication between terminals is enabled, but data security and confidentiality are compromised due to unauthorized access by third-party devices

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication compatibilityVSAvoiddata security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by declaring the non-usability of data exchanged before the actual data transmission occurs. This is achieved through a notification mechanism that informs network nodes in advance about the confidentiality requirements of the communication, allowing them to configure appropriate security measures before data flows through the network.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary notification mechanism that acts as a mediator between the communicating terminals and the network nodes. This notification system conveys usability restrictions from the terminals to the network nodes, enabling the nodes to enforce security policies without directly interfering with the communication flow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If third-party devices are allowed to access network data for analysis purposes, then commercial benefits are achieved, but user consent and data confidentiality are violated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata analysis capabilityVSAvoidunauthorized data access

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies preliminary anti-action by proactively declaring data non-usability and restricting third-party access before any data analysis can occur. The notification mechanism preemptively informs network nodes about confidentiality requirements, preventing unauthorized access and analysis by third-party devices before they can compromise user data.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Ease of operation

If network operators capture and analyze exchanged data, then service improvement is achieved, but user privacy and data usability control are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice qualityVSAvoiduser control over data

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The notification mechanism performs preliminary action by informing network nodes about data usability restrictions before data capture and analysis attempts occur. This allows operators to maintain service quality while respecting user privacy preferences, as the nodes can configure appropriate handling procedures in advance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12348496B2Process for declaring the non-usability of exchanged data

Publication Date: 2025.07.01 ORANGE SA

AI summary

A method of making secure a communication between a first and at least one second terminal is disclosed. Each terminal being configured to interact with a user via a corresponding human-machine interface, the method comprising selecting, on the first terminal, a usability index for signals in a stream; transmitting the stream from the first terminal to at least one node of a network; connecting a third-party device to the node according to the usability index; and receiving, on the at least one second terminal, the stream from the node.