US20110238627A1 - Onsite backup for third party internet-based systems - Google Patents

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US20110238627A1 US13/157,134 US201113157134A US2011238627A1 US 20110238627 A1 US20110238627 A1 US 20110238627A1 US 201113157134 A US201113157134 A US 201113157134A US 2011238627 A1 US2011238627 A1 US 2011238627A1
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  • the invention relates to outsourced, Internet-based data processing and more particularly to safeguarding customer/client data when a business outsources data processing to third party Internet-based systems.
  • Internet data backup companies include, inter alia, and Storage Tek.
  • ASPs Internet-based application service providers
  • ASPs Internet-based application service providers
  • User data may even be stored on the internet site, however, the data is still entered and manipulated by each user on his LAN/computer and the data manipulation and reporting is handled by each user on his LAN/computer.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide third party Internet-based data processing in which clients have access to and control over their own data.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an Internet-based data processing system in which clients can obtain a copy of their data for on-site backup.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a system of the above character in which the backup is provided in a format other than that used by the third party data processing system.
  • Yet a further object of the invention is to provide a system of the above character in which the data is encrypted to protect its confidentiality.
  • Still another object of the invention is to safeguard the third-party data processing software for use by the client in the event the third party were to go out of business.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an Internet-based data processing system providing backup on clients' sites.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet backup for data processing on clients' sites.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet hosting of application and storage of data.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the system of FIG. 1 illustrating additional format conversion and encryption features.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an Internet-based data processing system providing backup on clients' sites.
  • the client computer 20 and data processing system 15 are connected by an Internet communications link 10 .
  • the client computer 20 executes software ( FIG. 4 No. 38 ), residing on the data processing system 15 , for storing data on the data processing system.
  • the client computer 20 executes software, residing on the data processing system 15 , for displaying, updating, and deleting data 12 stored on the central data processing system 15 .
  • the data processing system 15 transmits 14 a copy of stored data to the client computer 20 .
  • the client computer 20 issues commands 18 for transmitting (restoring) data 16 back to the data processing system 15 .
  • the client computer 20 executes software ( FIG. 4 No. 38 ), residing on the data processing system 15 , requesting reports from the data processing system 15 .
  • the data processing system 15 transmits reports 22 to the client computer 20 .
  • the client computer can generate reports 24 and transmit said generated reports to a client customer 26 .
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet backup for data processing on clients' sites.
  • the client computer 50 and data backup system 55 are connected by an Internet communications link 70 .
  • Data displayed, manipulated, and deleted (not shown) by the client computer 50 is stored on the client computer 50 .
  • the client computer 50 executes software for transmitting a copy of data 52 to the data backup system 55 .
  • the client computer executes software for retrieving data 54 stored on the data backup system 55 . There is no onsite backup of data for the client computer 50 to retrieve.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet hosting of application and storage of data.
  • the client computer 60 and application hosting system 65 are connected by an Internet communications link 75 .
  • Data displayed, manipulated, and deleted (not shown) by the client computer 60 is stored on the application hosting system 65 .
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the system of FIG. 1 illustrating additional format conversion and encryption features. This additional feature allows a client to back-up data on-site that is securely stored in a plurality of formats the client may require.
  • the client computer 20 transmits a request 32 to the data backup system 15 ′.
  • the data backup system 15 ′ accesses data (stored on the data backup system 34 ), reformats the data, encrypts the data, and transmits the data 40 , 14 to the client computer 20 .
  • the client computer 20 receives, decrypts, and stores 38 the data onsite 36 .

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A system for onsite backup of internet-based data is provided. The system includes a central computer, a client computer, a communications link between the central computer and the Internet, and a communications link between the client computer and the Internet. The system also includes at least one database containing a plurality of data records accessible by the central computer, each data record containing a client identification number. Software executing on the central computer receives a data backup request, and software executing on the central computer transmits the data backup to the client computer.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application is a continuation of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/829,927 filed Jul. 2, 2010, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/620,158 filed Nov. 17, 2009, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/223,335 filed Sep. 9, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,647,364, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/706,651 filed Nov. 6, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,981,007, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/610,709 filed Jul. 7, 2000, now abandoned, which claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/143,093 filed Jul. 9, 1999.
    • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The invention relates to outsourced, Internet-based data processing and more particularly to safeguarding customer/client data when a business outsources data processing to third party Internet-based systems.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • In an effort to improve customer service, companies are increasingly moving their data processing systems onto the Internet and providing web interfaces for their customers to see and manipulate their own data. Examples include my prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,895,468 and related U.S. application Ser. No. 09/237,521 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,049,801). Many other Internet based order entry and payment billing systems also exist.
  • Also companies are or soon will be outsourcing data processing for their own customers to third parties who, for example, develop and host the companies' web sites. This cuts costs and relieves companies of having to hire software expertise to service their customers and also relieves them of having to maintain hardware for scalability and to prevent service outages which erode customer confidence in the company. Further, hardware can be located in one place to minimize maintenance and bandwidth costs, while software and data entry can be located in one or multiple places where it is least expensive and can offer 24/7 coverage.
  • One difficulty companies face when considering whether to outsource data-processing to third party, Internet-based systems is the safeguarding of their and their clients' data. This problem is exacerbated when the company has a duty or professional responsibility to safeguard the data, such as a publicly traded company, law firm or medical practice. Another difficulty companies face in considering to outsource is continuity of service if, for example, the third party were to go out of business.
  • Many companies who currently perform their own data processing and are sensitized to the need to safeguard their and their customers' data have recently connected their LANs to the Internet, and are beginning to use third-party, Internet-based backup services (see FIG. 2). This provides a prudent off-site backup but does not offer the benefits of outsourcing the data processing to the Internet. Internet data backup companies include, inter alia, and Storage Tek.
  • Internet-based application service providers, so-called “ASPs” are known and provide the advantage that hardware and software maintenance and upgrades are centrally managed by a third party and not by each user or each LAN (see FIG. 3). User data may even be stored on the internet site, however, the data is still entered and manipulated by each user on his LAN/computer and the data manipulation and reporting is handled by each user on his LAN/computer.
  • What is desired, therefore, is an Internet-based data processing system which safeguards data providing an incentive for companies to outsource their data processing. Safeguarding applications, and especially any user customized settings, would also be desirable.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • It is an object of the invention to safeguard the integrity of client data in an Internet-based data processing system or business.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide third party Internet-based data processing in which clients have access to and control over their own data.
  • A further object of the invention is to provide an Internet-based data processing system in which clients can obtain a copy of their data for on-site backup.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a system of the above character in which the backup is provided in a format other than that used by the third party data processing system.
  • Yet a further object of the invention is to provide a system of the above character in which the data is encrypted to protect its confidentiality.
  • Still another object of the invention is to safeguard the third-party data processing software for use by the client in the event the third party were to go out of business.
  • These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description considered with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an Internet-based data processing system providing backup on clients' sites.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet backup for data processing on clients' sites.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet hosting of application and storage of data.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the system of FIG. 1 illustrating additional format conversion and encryption features.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an Internet-based data processing system providing backup on clients' sites. The client computer 20 and data processing system 15 are connected by an Internet communications link 10. The client computer 20 executes software (FIG. 4 No. 38), residing on the data processing system 15, for storing data on the data processing system. The client computer 20 executes software, residing on the data processing system 15, for displaying, updating, and deleting data 12 stored on the central data processing system 15. The data processing system 15 transmits 14 a copy of stored data to the client computer 20. The client computer 20 issues commands 18 for transmitting (restoring) data 16 back to the data processing system 15. The client computer 20 executes software (FIG. 4 No. 38), residing on the data processing system 15, requesting reports from the data processing system 15. The data processing system 15 transmits reports 22 to the client computer 20. The client computer can generate reports 24 and transmit said generated reports to a client customer 26.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet backup for data processing on clients' sites. The client computer 50 and data backup system 55 are connected by an Internet communications link 70. Data displayed, manipulated, and deleted (not shown) by the client computer 50 is stored on the client computer 50. The client computer 50 executes software for transmitting a copy of data 52 to the data backup system 55. The client computer executes software for retrieving data 54 stored on the data backup system 55. There is no onsite backup of data for the client computer 50 to retrieve.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of prior art systems providing Internet hosting of application and storage of data. The client computer 60 and application hosting system 65 are connected by an Internet communications link 75. Data displayed, manipulated, and deleted (not shown) by the client computer 60 is stored on the application hosting system 65. There is no onsite backup of data for the client computer 60 to access.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the system of FIG. 1 illustrating additional format conversion and encryption features. This additional feature allows a client to back-up data on-site that is securely stored in a plurality of formats the client may require. The client computer 20 transmits a request 32 to the data backup system 15′. The data backup system 15′ accesses data (stored on the data backup system 34), reformats the data, encrypts the data, and transmits the data 40, 14 to the client computer 20. The client computer 20 receives, decrypts, and stores 38 the data onsite 36.
  • It is to be understood that although specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein in detail, such description is for purposes of illustration only and modifications may be made thereto by those skilled in the art within the scope of the invention.

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1. A system for onsite backup for third party Internet-based data processing systems, comprising:
at least one client computer at a client site;
a central computer managed by a third party but accessible by the at least one client computer via the Internet for outsourced data processing;
a communications link between said central computer and the Internet;
a communications link between said client computer and the Internet;
at least one database containing a plurality of data records accessible by said central computer;
a plurality client identifiers, wherein each of the plurality of data records is associated with one of said client identifiers;
data processing software executing on said central computer and managed by the third party for manipulating the plurality of data records via the at least one client computer;
software executing on said central computer for receiving, via the Internet from said client computer, a request for a copy of at least one of the data records;
software executing on said central computer for transmitting the copy of the at least one data record to the client site for storage of internet-processed data in a location accessible via said client computer; and
wherein the location is accessible via said client computer without using the Internet.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein hardware maintenance and upgrades to said central computer are performed by the third party and not by clients.
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein software maintenance and upgrades on said central computer are performed by the third party and not by clients.
4. The system according to claim 1, wherein said central computer is located at a place different than the client site where said at least one client computer is located.
5. The system according to claim 4, wherein said central computer is located at a site of the third party.
6. The system according to claim 1, wherein a client's access to said central computer and said at least one database is limited to the client's own data.
7. The system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one database is managed by the third party.
8. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a web interface for accessing the plurality of data records via the Internet from said client computer, wherein the request is received via said web interface.
9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the copy of the at least one data record is securely sent to the client site using one or more encryption features.
10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the copy of the at least one data record is sent to the client site in a format selected by the client.
11. A system for onsite backup for third party Internet-based data processing systems, comprising:
at least one client computer at a client site connected to the Internet;
a central computer connected to the Internet, wherein said central computer is managed by a third party but accessible by the at least one client computer via the Internet for outsourced data processing;
at least one storage having a plurality of client data records, said at least one storage accessible by said central computer;
a plurality client identifiers, wherein each of the plurality of client data records is associated with one of said client identifiers;
data processing software executing on said central computer and managed by the third party for manipulating the plurality of client data records via the at least one client computer;
a client data request, sent from said client computer via the Internet to said central computer;
client data in at least one of said plurality of client data records corresponding to said client data request, wherein a copy of said client data is sent from said central computer via the Internet to the client site and saved in a location accessible via said client computer; and
wherein the location is accessible by said client computer without using the Internet.
12. The system according to claim 11, wherein hardware maintenance and upgrades to said central computer are performed by the third party and not by clients.
13. The system according to claim 11, wherein software maintenance and upgrades on said central computer are performed by the third party and not by clients.
14. The system according to claim 11, wherein said central computer is located at a place different than the client site where said at least one client computer is located.
15. The system according to claim 14, wherein said central computer is located at a site of the third party.
16. The system according to claim 11, wherein a client's access to said central computer and said at least one storage is limited to the client's own data.
17. The system according to claim 11, wherein said at least one storage is managed by the third party.
18. The system according to claim 11, further comprising a web interface for accessing the plurality of client data records via the Internet from said client computer, wherein said client data request is sent via said web interface.
19. The system according to claim 11, wherein the copy of said client data is securely sent to the client site using one or more encryption features.
20. The system according to claim 11, wherein the copy of said client data is sent to the client site in a format selected by the client.
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