China Unicom Applies for Blockchain Data Processing Patent: An Innovative Move to Enhance Data Security

China Unicom Applies for Blockchain Data Processing Patent: An Innovative Move to Enhance Data SecurityOn January 18, 2025, the State Intellectual Property Office of China revealed that China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd

China Unicom Applies for Blockchain Data Processing Patent: An Innovative Move to Enhance Data Security

On January 18, 2025, the State Intellectual Property Office of China revealed that China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China Unicom") has applied for a patent titled "Method, Device, Electronic Equipment, and Storage Medium for Data Processing Based on Blockchain," with publication number CN119311219A and application date in September 2024. This patent application marks a significant step forward for China Unicom in leveraging blockchain technology to enhance data security and offers a novel perspective on data security innovation for the industry.

The patent abstract clearly outlines the core technology: a method, device, electronic equipment, and storage medium for data processing based on blockchain. The method begins by acquiring the data to be processed, then dividing it into multiple data blocks of predefined sizes. Crucially, each block doesn't simply segment the original data consecutively; instead, it contains multiple sub-blocks, each corresponding to a non-contiguous range of information within the original data. The total size of all sub-blocks equals the total size of the processed data. Finally, these specially processed blocks are stored on the blockchain.

This ingenious data segmentation and storage method is the key innovation of this patent. By distributing data across multiple non-contiguous sub-blocks, the difficulty of data breaches is significantly increased. Traditional centralized data storage methods face catastrophic consequences if data is compromised. China Unicom's proposed distributed storage method based on blockchain effectively mitigates single points of failure. Even if some data blocks are lost or tampered with, the complete data can still be recovered from other sub-blocks, ensuring data integrity and security.

This technological innovation holds profound significance for data security. In the face of increasingly severe cybersecurity threats, protecting data security is a common challenge across all industries. Traditional security measures often struggle to counter increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized, transparent, and immutable characteristics, provides a new pathway to building more secure and reliable data storage and processing systems. China Unicom's patent application is a positive response to this trend, providing a valuable reference for other companies.

Established in 1994 and headquartered in Beijing, China Unicom is a telecommunications giant primarily providing telecommunications, broadcasting, television, and satellite transmission services. Its registered capital and paid-in capital both reach a staggering 10,481,551.957532 million RMB. Its massive scale and extensive experience in the communications sector equip it with the capacity and expertise to handle massive datasets. This patent application demonstrates China Unicom's commitment to technological innovation and data security.

According to Tianyancha's big data analysis, China Unicom has invested in 33 companies, participated in 3078 bidding projects, holds 3651 trademark registrations, 5000 patents, and 11 administrative licenses. These figures showcase China Unicom's strength and influence in the market, reflecting its significant investment in R&D and intellectual property protection. This blockchain patent application will undoubtedly further solidify its leading position in the industry and maintain its competitive advantage in future development.

China Unicom's patent application is not just a technological innovation; it represents a vision for the future of data security. In an era of accelerating digital transformation, the importance of data security is increasingly prominent. China Unicom's innovation provides new ideas for building a more secure and reliable data ecosystem, guiding industry development and offering valuable lessons for other companies to jointly promote the development and application of data security technologies.

The future applications of this technology are vast. For example, in finance, it can protect sensitive user information, preventing leaks and fraud. In healthcare, it can safeguard patient medical data, ensuring security and privacy. In the Internet of Things (IoT), it can protect IoT device data from hacking and data breaches. In short, this technology has broad applications and significant commercial value.

As a large state-owned enterprise, China Unicom's technological innovations and patent applications significantly contribute to the industry's development. This blockchain-based data processing patent not only enhances China Unicom's own data security but also provides new direction and ideas for the entire sector. In the future, as the technology matures and improves, it will find applications in more fields and have a profound impact on data security. This demonstrates China Unicom's strength and provides strong support for the nation's digital economy development strategy. China Unicom is actively fulfilling its commitment to data security and technological innovation, contributing to the building of a more secure and reliable digital China. Its exploration and practice in blockchain technology provide valuable experience and reference for other companies, jointly driving greater breakthroughs in China's data security field.

The filing of this patent application marks a solid step forward in China Unicom's technological innovation in data security, injecting new vitality into the healthy development of China's digital economy. We look forward to seeing the practical application of this technology in more fields in the future, making even greater contributions to building a safer, more reliable, and efficient data ecosystem.