Webpage User Information Embedding via Color Value Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for securing enterprise website information fail to effectively trace the source of a leaked webpage, as they lack a reliable mechanism to identify the user responsible for the leakage.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device embeds user information in webpages by converting it into color values using specific conversion rules, which are then embedded in the webpage, allowing the user to be identified if the webpage is leaked, through a process involving encryption and conversion of user data into RGB values and transparency values.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If user information is embedded in webpages to enable tracing of leakage sources, then security and traceability are improved, but the complexity of the system increases due to the need for conversion rules and encryption mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraceability of leakage sourceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts user information into color values (RGB parameters) that can be embedded in webpage elements. By changing the parameter representation from text-based user information to color-based encoding, the system achieves traceability while maintaining compatibility with existing webpage structures. The conversion rules transform user identifiers into color parameters that can be seamlessly integrated into webpage design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces color values as an intermediary between user information and webpage content. Instead of directly embedding user information, the system uses color values as a mediator that encodes user identifiers in a way that is both traceable and visually imperceptible. This intermediary approach resolves the contradiction by providing traceability without significantly increasing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If user information is converted into color values for embedding, then the ability to trace leakage is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the complex conversion and retrieval process

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraceability of leakage sourceVSAvoidease of embedding and retrieving information
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automatic conversion and retrieval mechanisms that operate without manual intervention. The system automatically converts user information to color values during webpage generation and automatically retrieves user identifiers from color values when leakage is detected. This self-service approach improves ease of operation by eliminating manual conversion processes while maintaining traceability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual information embedding operations with automated color-based encoding mechanisms. Instead of manually embedding user information, the system uses algorithmic conversion of user data into color values that are automatically integrated into webpage elements. This substitution reduces operational complexity while preserving traceability capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If encryption is applied to user information before conversion, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional encryption steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity against unauthorized accessVSAvoidencryption and conversion system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines encryption and color conversion operations into a unified process. Instead of treating encryption and conversion as separate steps, the system integrates them so that user information is encrypted and converted to color values in a single operational flow. This merging reduces system complexity while maintaining both security and traceability functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional conversion system that simultaneously achieves encryption, color encoding, and traceability. The color conversion mechanism serves multiple purposes: it encrypts user information, encodes it in a visually imperceptible format, and enables leakage tracing. This universal approach reduces overall system complexity by consolidating multiple functions into a single mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11580676B1Method for embedding user information in webpages and electronic device implementing method
Publication Date: 2023.02.14 FU TAI HUA IND SHENZHEN
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AI summary

In a method for embedding user information in webpages, user information of a user who logs into a target website is obtained. The user information is converted into color values. The color values are embedded in a target webpage of the target website. If a webpage is leaked, a user who leaks the webpage can be traced.