Wireless Device Data Access Monitoring and Lock Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless devices lack effective mechanisms to monitor and manage unauthorized data access attempts, which can lead to network disruption and revenue loss for service providers.

Innovation Solution

A programmable data monitoring and lock management system that configures wireless devices to detect unauthorized access attempts, collects data access information, and transmits it to a user manager for analysis, enabling the generation of control commands to disable non-emergency functionalities and protect sensitive data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If service programming locks are used to restrict access to protected data, then data security is improved, but unauthorized access attempts can still eventually succeed through repeated attempts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidunauthorized access attempts
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by monitoring and tracking data access attempts before unauthorized access can succeed. The lock management module proactively detects suspicious access patterns and implements protective measures (such as disabling device functionality) before the unauthorized access can complete, rather than merely reacting after failed attempts accumulate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes feedback loops where access attempt information is continuously monitored, analyzed, and used to dynamically adjust security measures. The lock management module receives feedback from access monitoring, evaluates the nature and frequency of attempts, and automatically responds by modifying device state or notifying service providers, creating a closed-loop security system that adapts to threats in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If repeated access attempts are allowed, then ease of operation is improved, but network disruption and revenue loss increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess flexibilityVSAvoidnetwork disruption and revenue loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial restriction measures rather than complete blocking. It allows a certain number of access attempts (maintaining ease of operation for legitimate users) while implementing progressive restrictions when thresholds are exceeded. The lock management module can disable specific non-essential functionalities while maintaining core service operations, applying just enough restriction to prevent harm while preserving necessary usability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies different security measures to different functionalities based on their criticality. Non-essential features can be selectively disabled in response to suspicious access patterns, while essential services remain operational. This localized approach to security restrictions maintains overall system functionality and user convenience while preventing damage from unauthorized access attempts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If monitoring and lock management configuration is implemented, then data protection capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata protection capabilityVSAvoidmonitoring system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lock management module operates autonomously, performing self-monitoring and self-management of security configurations. It automatically tracks access attempts, evaluates security conditions, and implements protective measures without requiring constant external intervention. The system manages its own security state and can autonomously notify service providers or adjust device functionality based on detected conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The monitoring and lock management functions are integrated into existing device operations rather than implemented as separate complex systems. The lock management module combines access monitoring, security evaluation, and protective action implementation into a unified function that works within the device's existing operational framework, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive data protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9439074B2Apparatus and methods for protecting data on a wireless device
Publication Date: 2016.09.06 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Apparatus, methods, and programs for protecting data on a wireless device may include a wireless device having a computer platform with a processing engine operable, based upon configurable parameters, to log data access attempt on the wireless device and transmit the log to a remote device. Furthermore, the wireless device may be configured to execute locally and remotely generated control commands on the wireless device, the commands operable to modify an operation of the wireless device. The embodiment may also include an apparatus operable to receive the transmitted log, analyze the received log and transmit a control command to the wireless device. The apparatus may further generate a data access report and make the report available to an authorized user.