Securing Computer Settings with Encryption and Blockchain
This patent describes a system that locks down computer settings by encrypting them and storing the encrypted data on a blockchain for enhanced security and tamper-proofing.
Original patent title: “Systems and methods for configuration locking”
This patent describes a system that locks down computer settings by encrypting them and storing the encrypted data on a blockchain for enhanced security and tamper-proofing. Granted in 2026.
Coverage
What does this patent actually cover?
The patent details a system that monitors actions taken on a company's computers. It identifies these actions by looking at the computer's connections, called endpoints or interfaces. Based on the actions, it figures out how sensitive the configuration changes are, assigning them a 'configuration level.' These levels are then encrypted or converted into tokens and stored on a distributed ledger, like a blockchain. This makes it very hard for unauthorized people to change computer settings without detection.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover systems that do not identify specific endpoints or interfaces of computing systems.
- Does not cover methods that do not assign a 'configuration level' to actions performed.
- Does not cover systems where configuration data is not encrypted or tokenized.
- Does not cover solutions that do not utilize a distributed ledger or data source for storage.
- Does not cover the physical hardware components of the computing systems themselves.
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Key facts
What made this novel
The innovation lies in combining the identification of specific computing actions with the secure, immutable storage of their associated configuration levels on a distributed ledger. This creates a verifiable audit trail for system changes.
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Where you've seen this
Real-world examples
Enterprise IT security systems
Cloud computing security configurations
Blockchain-based access control
Why it matters
The bigger picture
In today's world, protecting sensitive company data and systems from cyberattacks is crucial. This patent offers a method to secure the very settings that control how computers operate, making unauthorized changes much more difficult and detectable. This is important for businesses that handle confidential information or operate critical infrastructure.
Filed
February 3, 2025
Granted
September 15, 2026
Market context
Who's building on this
Companies in this space
Companies focused on enterprise cybersecurity solutions and blockchain integration for data integrity are likely exploring similar technologies. This includes firms developing secure cloud management platforms and decentralized identity solutions.
Market impact
This patent aims to establish a new standard for securing system configurations by leveraging blockchain's inherent security features. It could lead to more robust auditing capabilities and a significant reduction in successful configuration-based cyberattacks for adopting entities.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
The patent details a system that monitors actions taken on a company's computers. It identifies these actions by looking at the computer's connections, called endpoints or interfaces. Based on the actions, it figures out how sensitive the configuration changes are, assigning them a 'configuration level.' These levels are then encrypted or converted into tokens and stored on a distributed ledger, like a blockchain. This makes it very hard for unauthorized people to change computer settings without detection.
The clever bit
The innovation lies in combining the identification of specific computing actions with the secure, immutable storage of their associated configuration levels on a distributed ledger. This creates a verifiable audit trail for system changes.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover systems that do not identify specific endpoints or interfaces of computing systems.
- Does not cover methods that do not assign a 'configuration level' to actions performed.
- Does not cover systems where configuration data is not encrypted or tokenized.
- Does not cover solutions that do not utilize a distributed ledger or data source for storage.
- Does not cover the physical hardware components of the computing systems themselves.
Patent timeline
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Patent officially issued
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Impact Score
Early stage
Citation count
0/40
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Claim breadth
0/20
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Recency
20/20
Granted within 5 years
Assignee scale
0/20
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Heuristic Value Estimate
What this patent might be worth
$17K – $54K
Midpoint $34K · 18.3 yr remaining · industry ×1.4
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(2026). Securing Computer Settings with Encryption and Blockchain (U.S. Patent No. 12,739,107). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12739107/systems-and-methods-for-configuration-locking
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What does Securing Computer Settings with Encryption and Blockchain cover?
This patent describes a system that locks down computer settings by encrypting them and storing the encrypted data on a blockchain for enhanced security and tamper-proofing.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on September 15, 2046, when the invention enters the public domain.
What problem does this patent solve?
In today's world, protecting sensitive company data and systems from cyberattacks is crucial. This patent offers a method to secure the very settings that control how computers operate, making unauthorized changes much more difficult and detectable. This is important for businesses that handle confidential information or operate critical infrastructure.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover systems that do not identify specific endpoints or interfaces of computing systems.
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