Virtual Storage Reward System for Secure File Encryption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Virtual storage systems face security concerns due to lack of encryption, easy access via simple authentication, and non-compliance with PCI standards, leading to potential misuse of stored files by providers.
Innovation Solution
An educational guide module with a reward system is introduced within the virtual storage system, enabling secure access management and file encryption, multi-factor authentication, and PCI compliance, allowing users to securely store, retrieve, and share electronic documents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If files are stored in a typical virtual storage system, then file storage convenience is improved, but security is worsened due to lack of encryption and simple authentication
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments authentication into multiple factors (password, biometric data, security questions) rather than relying on a single authentication method. This multi-layered approach maintains ease of use while significantly improving security reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary encryption layer between the user and the storage system. Files are encrypted using user-controlled keys before being stored, acting as a mediator that protects file confidentiality even if the storage system is compromised.
2Quantity of substance
If third parties host virtual storage pools, then storage cost is reduced, but control over file access and location is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts control of encryption keys and file access permissions from the third-party hosting system and places them in the user's hands. Users maintain exclusive control over who can access their files and what operations can be performed, even while utilizing third-party storage infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary encryption and access control setup before files are transferred to the third-party storage system. This advance preparation ensures that even though files are stored remotely, users retain full control over access permissions and can revoke access at any time.
3Speed
If files are stored without encryption, then processing speed is improved, but file confidentiality is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the encryption parameters dynamically based on file sensitivity and user preferences. Different encryption algorithms and key lengths can be applied to different files, allowing the system to balance security requirements with processing performance for each individual file.
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AI summary
An educational guide module including a reward system for a virtual storage system in data communication with a user computing device via a communication network, the virtual storage system includes at least one processor receiving from the user computing device, a selection of at least one of an education guide or the reward system corresponding to the virtual storage system, as input by a user, performing at least one instructional guide operation to instruct the user on operation of the virtual storage system, when the education guide is selected, and performing a reward operation to provide a reward to the user when the reward system is selected. The performance of the reward operation includes displaying at least one question to the user, receiving information input by the user as an answer to the at least one question, storing the information received, and calculating points based on the information received, and wherein the points are used to redeem a reward within the virtual storage system.