Controlled Release of Information in Data Export: A Novel Approach

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A patent application by Jonathan Edward Hensley has outlined a method for the controlled release of information in data export. This approach aims to balance the need for access to sensitive information with the requirement for protection against unauthorized access. The proposal involves exporting data in a format with unmasked, masked, and encrypted portions, allowing for controlled access and searchability while limiting exposure to sensitive information.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented method involves exporting data in a localized volume outside of the security protocol of the network, making it accessible for reading by authorized users.
  • The data is formatted with unmasked portions, masked portions, and encrypted portions, which are used to limit access to sensitive information.
  • A search vector is used to search the data, and multiple records found in response to the search vector are obtained.
  • A target record is selected based on one or more unmasked portions of the data mixed in with masked and encrypted portions.
  • The method includes defining meta characters for export of the data, generating a record with a convention for the meta characters, and exporting the record with the data.
  • The system includes a data handling system, a system memory, a data store, one or more processor units, and a communication interface.
  • The process of controlled release of information involves exporting data of the data store in a format with unmasked, masked, and encrypted portions.

Statistics:

  • The patent application was filed on April 14, 2024, and made available online on October 16, 2025.
  • The patent application has not been assigned to a company or institution.
  • The patent includes 20 claims, each describing a specific aspect of the method for controlled release of information.
  • The method involves using meta characters to define the format of the exported data, which are used to distinguish between unmasked, masked, and encrypted portions.

Sources:

  • Hensley, Jonathan Edward. Controlled Release Of Information In Data Export. U.S. Patent Application Number 20250322090, filed April 14, 2024 and posted October 16, 2025. Patent URL (for desktop use only): https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/external.html?q=(20250322090)&db=US-PGPUB&type=ids