ProtoAccess Intelligence Runtime

Definition

ProtoAccess is an intelligence execution runtime that operates within the Protoplatz gateway runtime. It does not introduce an external compute node, container boundary, or independent scheduler.

ProtoAccess consumes normalized data streams and executes analytics or inference under the same resource and security constraints as the gateway core.

Governed Intelligence Execution

ProtoAccess is an intelligence execution runtime that operates strictly within the Protoplatz gateway runtime. It is designed for hardware-accelerated inference at the edge, functioning under the continuous oversight of the system's primary governance engine.

Diagram 10 — Intelligence Execution Flow
Diagram 10: Intelligence Execution Flow

Hardware-Accelerated Inference

ProtoAccess utilizes the dedicated C7x DSP and Matrix Multiply Accelerator (MMA) within the TI SoC. This allows for high-throughput, low-latency execution of TensorFlow Lite models without consuming the application or real-time CPU clusters.

Execution Constraints

  • No Autonomy: ProtoAccess cannot define or modify system policy.
  • No Direct Control: Inference results must be validated by governance before hardware actions.
  • No Protocol Access: Direct interaction with raw protocol stacks is hardware-prohibited.
  • No Bypass Paths: Intelligence artifacts cannot bypass normalization or security checks.

Visibility Boundary

ProtoAccess only has visibility into the normalized data stream provided by the middleware layer. It has no access to raw protocol packets, cryptographic keys, or system-level configuration, ensuring that the intelligence layer remains isolated from the security-critical components of the gateway.

Diagram 11 — ProtoAccess Visibility Boundary
Diagram 11: ProtoAccess Visibility Boundary

By enforcing this visibility boundary, Protoplatz ensures that even if an intelligence artifact is compromised, the integrity of the protocol termination and hardware control layers remains intact.