System and method for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs

Abstract

The present invention provides a system (100) for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs The system (100) includes a user device (104) associated with a user, configured to display a CAPTCHA challenge and receive a user response, and a processing module (102) operably connected to the user device (104). The processing module (102) generates a ciphered output dynamically based on at least one of user-provided input, system-defined variables, or constant variables, such as date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or combinations thereof. The processing module (102) provides the dynamically generated ciphered output to the user device (104) for display, along with multiple selectable options that include the ciphered output and one or more distractor options. The processing module (102) receives a user response corresponding to the ciphered output and validates it by comparing it with the generated ciphered output, confirming human interaction. The selectable options are randomized to resist automated recognition.

Description

[0001] SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND VALIDATING HUMAN-ONLY INTERACTION USING DYNAMIC CIPHERED OUTPUTS

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to the field of human verification systems for distinguishing between human users and automated systems, and more particularly, to a system and method for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0001] In today’s digital age, distinguishing between human users and automated systems has become a critical necessity for ensuring the security, privacy, and integrity of online interactions. As automated bots continue to grow more sophisticated, the need to verify that interactions on websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms are initiated by real human users has become increasingly important. This verification is essential to prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, spamming, and misuse of digital resources.

[0006]

[0002] Existing solutions to this problem primarily include CAPTCHA technologies, which are designed to present challenges that human users can solve but supposedly automated systems cannot. These solutions include distorted text recognition, image selection tasks, simple mathematical problems, and pattern-based challenges. CAPTCHAs often utilize static or dynamically generated puzzles that are displayed to users, requiring them to provide correct responses in order to gain access or complete specific actions. Some implementations have also attempted to integrate contextbased validation using user-provided inputs like dates, times, or system-generated prompts to enhance complexity.

[0007]

[0003] However, these existing CAPTCHA solutions have several shortcomings that hinder their effectiveness and usability. Many modern CAPTCHA challenges are overly complex for human users, particularly for individuals with disabilities, elderly users, or children, leading to frustration and failed interactions. Furthermore, advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have enabled automated systems to solve traditional CAPTCHA challenges with increasing accuracy, undermining their reliability as a security measure. Additionally, some CAPTCHA implementations exploit user efforts for unintended purposes, such as training machine learning models, raising concerns about user privacy and ethical use of human input. This wholly defeats the very purpose for which the CAPTCHA technologies were created in the first place.

[0008]

[0004] In light of these deficiencies, there is a clear need for a system and method for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs. Such a solution must address the limitations of existing CAPTCHA technologies by providing a method that is easy for humans to use, resistant to automated systems, and adaptable to diverse applications while respecting user privacy and security.

[0009] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010]

[0005] According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a system for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered physical outputs. The system comprises a user device configured to display a CAPTCHA challenge and receive a user response, and a processing module operably connected with the user device. The processing module generates a ciphered output dynamically based on at least one of user-provided input, system-defined variables, or constant variables selected from date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable, or combinations thereof. The processing module provides the dynamically generated ciphered output to the user device for display, along with multiple selectable options, which include the ciphered output and one or more distractor options. The processing module receives a response from the user device corresponding to the ciphered output and validates the received response by comparing it with the generated ciphered output. Successful validation confirms human interaction. Additionally, the selectable options are randomized in presentation to prevent recognition by automated systems, and the ciphered output is designed to be human-recognizable while resistant to automated processing.

[0011]

[0006] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the ciphered output comprises at least one of, but not limited to, alphanumeric text, symbols, color-coded tiles, graphical elements, icons, or a combination thereof.

[0012]

[0007] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the processing module generates the ciphered output based on user-provided input combined with system-defined variables selected from date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or a dynamically generated random value.

[0013]

[0008] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the selectable options include distractor options that are visually or contextually similar to the ciphered output but do not match it, thereby preventing automated systems from reliably identifying the correct option.

[0014]

[0009] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the processing module randomizes the display order of selectable options and the format or presentation of the ciphered output on the user device.

[0015]

[0010] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the ciphered output requires the user to perform a specific action selected from, but not limited to, selecting the correct output from a list of options, typing the correct output into an input field, or matching the correct output with a visual or graphical reference.

[0016]

[0011] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the processing module generates the ciphered output in a dynamic grid format comprising rows and columns, wherein the number of rows and columns are determined based on the application or security level of the CAPTCHA challenge.

[0017]

[0012] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the processing module generates a secondary ciphered output derived from a first ciphered output. The generation includes dynamically transforming the first ciphered output using a predefined transformation logic, where the transformation logic applies at least one of, but not limited to, substitution, mapping, encryption, or relational association. The processing module provides the secondary ciphered output to the user device for further validation.

[0018]

[0013] Further, the secondary ciphered output is contextually linked to user input selected from a username or password. The system requires the user to select or input the secondary ciphered output from dynamically displayed options or match the secondary ciphered output with associated visual or textual elements displayed on the user device, thereby enabling multi-step validation to prevent automated systems from recognizing or solving the CAPTCHA challenge.

[0019]

[0014] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the secondary ciphered output is generated by applying transformation logic to the first ciphered output. The transformation logic substitutes one or more elements of the first ciphered output with corresponding symbols, text, numbers, colors, or graphical representations or maps the first ciphered output to a predefined set of relational outputs such that only a human user can interpret the relationship and identify the correct secondary ciphered output.

[0015] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the secondary ciphered output is generated in response to user inputs selected from any user input field(s), say, a username and password. The secondary ciphered output is displayed on the user device in a format requiring the user to select or input the secondary ciphered output derived from the first ciphered output associated with the username or the password. Additionally, the secondary ciphered outputs for the username and password are presented either separately or in a combined format, such as a textcolor pair, symbol-number pair, or other relational representations, requiring user identification or selection.

[0020]

[0016] According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs. The method comprises generating, by a processing module, a ciphered output dynamically based on at least one of user-provided input, system-defined variables, or constant variables selected from date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or combinations thereof. The processing module provides the dynamically generated ciphered output to a user device for display, along with multiple selectable options, which include the ciphered output and one or more distractor options. The processing module receives a user response corresponding to the ciphered output from the user device and validates the user response by comparing it with the generated ciphered output, where successful validation confirms human interaction.

[0021]

[0017] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the step of generating the ciphered output includes formatting the output as at least one of, but not limited to, alphanumeric text, symbols, color-coded tiles, graphical elements, icons, or a combination thereof.

[0022]

[0018] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the ciphered output is generated by combining user-provided input with system-defined variables selected from current date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or a dynamically generated random value.

[0023]

[0019] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the selectable options include distractor options that are contextually or visually similar to the ciphered output but do not match the ciphered output, thereby preventing recognition by automated systems.

[0020] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises randomizing the display order of selectable options and the presentation format of the ciphered output to prevent automated systems from identifying patterns.

[0021] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, validating the user response includes requiring the user to perform a specific action selected from, but not limited to, selecting the correct output from displayed options, typing the correct output into an input field, or matching the correct output with a corresponding visual or textual reference.

[0024]

[0022] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the step of providing the dynamically generated ciphered output includes displaying the output within a dynamic grid format comprising rows and columns, wherein the grid size or shape is determined based on the application or security level of the challenge.

[0025]

[0023] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises generating a secondary ciphered output by transforming a first ciphered output using a predefined transformation logic, where the transformation logic applies at least one of, but not limited to, substitution, mapping, encryption, or relational association. The method includes presenting the secondary ciphered output to the user device for further validation.

[0026]

[0024] Additionally, the secondary ciphered output is generated in response to user inputs selected from a username and password, and the secondary ciphered output is presented in a format requiring the user to identify or input the secondary ciphered output associated with the username or the password.

[0027]

[0025] Further, validating the secondary ciphered output includes receiving the user response corresponding to the secondary ciphered output and comparing the response with the dynamically generated secondary ciphered output to confirm human interaction.

[0028] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029]

[0026] So that how the above-recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:

[0030] Fig. 1 illustrates a system for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Fig. 2 illustrates a method for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0032] Figs. 3-27 illustrates exemplary scenarios of the implementation of the system and method of Figure 1 and 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034]

[0027] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and is not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed. Still, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. , meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. , meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed after that, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like is included in the specification solely to provide a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all of these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.

[0035]

[0028] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases “consisting of”, “consisting”, “selected from the group of consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.

[0036]

[0029] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, a number of materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0037]

[0030] The present invention generally provides a system and method designed to ensure that online interactions are performed by human users, rather than automated systems or bots. It introduces an innovative approach to generating and validating challenges that are easy for humans to solve but difficult for machines to interpret. Unlike conventional CAPTCHAs, which often rely on distorted text, image recognition, or simple puzzles, this invention dynamically generates ciphered outputs that are contextually linked to user-provided inputs or system-defined variables, such as usernames, passwords, dates, or times or any other user-input fields. These outputs are presented in various formats, including text, symbols, numbers, color tiles, and graphical elements, and require user actions such as selection, typing, or matching to verify human interaction.

[0038]

[0031] A key feature of the invention is its ability to introduce multi-step validation through secondary ciphered outputs derived from initial outputs, creating an additional layer of security that resists automated solving. By randomizing the presentation of outputs and distractor options, the invention ensures that no predictable patterns emerge for machine learning systems to exploit. This system (100) is adaptable to various applications, including secure logins, financial transactions, and general online interactions, while prioritizing user experience by making the challenges intuitive, accessible, and non-intrusive. The invention ultimately enhances cybersecurity, protects user privacy, and ensures seamless verification for genuine human users.

[0039]

[0032] The present invention will now be explained in reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0040]

[0033] In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 illustrates a system (100) for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The system (100) comprises a user device (104) and a processing module (102), interconnected via a communication network (110).

[0041]

[0034] The user device (104) can be any computing device that enables users to interact with the system (100), including but not limited to smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, wearable devices, or embedded systems. The user device (104) may include hardware components such as a display unit, input interfaces (e.g., keyboard, touchscreen, or mouse), communication interfaces (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular connectivity modules), and a processing unit for basic input / output operations.

[0042]

[0035] The processing module (102) is the core hardware component of the system (100) and acts as the central administrator for managing the operations of the invention. The processing module (102) comprises at least, a processor (1024). The processor (1024) may be a microprocessor, microcontroller, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), depending on the implementation requirements. The processor (1024) performs all computation and logical operations required to manage and validate the dynamic ciphered outputs.

[0043]

[0036] Additionally, the processing module (102) includes a memory unit (1022) operably connected with the processor (1024). The memory unit (1022) may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), or non-volatile storage devices such as solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs). The memory unit (1022) stores data, such as system parameters, user data, ciphered output values, and other metadata required for system operation.

[0037] Additionally, there may be a communication module (not shown) disposed in the processing module(102). The communication module is configured to enable the processing module (102) to connect to the network (1 10) and exchange data with the user device (104). The communication module may include hardware components for wired or wireless communication, such as Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi modules, Bluetooth modules, or cellular network interfaces (e.g., 4G / 5G). Encryption hardware or software can be integrated into the communication module to ensure secure data transmission.

[0038] The network (1 10) provides connectivity between the user device (104) and the processing module (102). The network may include wired communication systems, such as Ethernet, or wireless communication systems, such as Wi-Fi, cellular networks (e.g., 4G / 5G), or satellite communication systems. The network infrastructure facilitates reliable and secure communication for system operation.

[0044]

[0039] The processing module (102) may be implemented on various platforms, including:

[0045] • Dedicated Hardware Servers: Configured with high-performance processors, large-capacity memory, and communication interfaces to manage large-scale deployments.

[0046] • Cloud-Based Infrastructure: Where the processing module is deployed on virtual machines or containers hosted in public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, ensuring scalability and availability.

[0047] • Edge Devices: Implemented on localized hardware close to the user device, such as edge servers, gateways, or on-premise hardware solutions, to reduce latency and improve response times.

[0048] • Embedded Systems: Where the processing module is integrated within specialized hardware for specific applications, such as loT devices or secure access terminals.

[0049]

[0040] The processing module (102) may also be part of a distributed system, where its operations are shared across multiple servers or nodes to provide fault tolerance, load balancing, and scalability for large-scale applications. Each hardware node in the distributed system can include its own processor, memory unit, and communication module to facilitate independent operations.

[0050]

[0041] The system (100) may further include a data repository (108) connected to the processing module (106) for storing and managing critical data required for system operation. The data repository (108) may be implemented as a local storage unit, such as a solid-state drive (SSD), hard disk drive (HDD), or as part of a distributed database system. Alternatively, it can reside in a cloud-based storage infrastructure or be integrated with existing database systems like SQL databases, NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), or in-memory data stores such as Redis or Memcached to enable fast access to stored data.

[0051]

[0042] The data repository (108) is used to store a variety of data, including but not limited to:

[0052] • System Configuration Data: Parameters and settings for generating and validating dynamic ciphered outputs.

[0053] • User-Specific Data: Metadata associated with user inputs, such as identifiers for usernames, passwords, or session tokens.

[0054] • Challenge Data: Generated ciphered outputs, distractor options, and associated validation data for real-time comparisons.

[0055] • Audit Logs: Historical records of user interactions, responses, and validations, which can be used for monitoring, auditing, and improving system performance.

[0056] • Security Keys and Encryption Data: Cryptographic keys, hashing parameters, or other security-related information required to ensure secure storage and communication.

[0057]

[0043] The data repository (108) may also support redundancy and fault tolerance through data replication or backup mechanisms to ensure reliability and availability. It can be implemented in a centralized or distributed architecture, depending on the scalability and performance requirements of the system. This allows the system to manage large volumes of user interactions efficiently while maintaining robust data integrity and security.

[0058]

[0044] The user device (104), processing module (102), data repository (108) and network (1 10) together form a versatile and scalable architecture that can be implemented across a variety of platforms, including web applications, mobile applications, and browser-based systems. The system’s hardware design ensures compatibility with modern networked environments while enabling efficient and secure operations.

[0059] Method of Operation:

[0060]

[0045] The present invention provides a computer-implemented method (200) for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs, as illustrated in FIG. 2. The method (200), outlined through steps (202) to (208), ensures secure and human-only validation in digital interactions by dynamically generating and validating outputs that are resistant to automated systems.

[0061]

[0046] Commencing with Step 202, the method (200) begins by generating, by a processing module (102), a ciphered output dynamically. The generation is based on at least one of the following inputs:

[0062] 1 . User-Provided Inputs: Data provided by the user, such as a username, password, or other interaction-specific inputs or voice or file upload based inputs through specific interaction interfaces.

[0063] 2. System-Defined Variables: Values dynamically generated by the system, such as random strings, numbers, or context-driven values.

[0064] 3. Constant Variables: Predefined static inputs like current date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or a combination thereof.

[0065]

[0047] The generated ciphered output may take various formats, including alphanumeric text, symbols, numbers, color tiles, or graphical elements. The dynamic generation ensures that the output is unique for each interaction, making it resistant to machine learning or automated attacks.

[0066]

[0048] In Step 204, the method (200) involves providing, by the processing module (102), the dynamically generated ciphered output to a user device (104) for display. The processing module (102) transmits the ciphered output along with multiple selectable options, including the correct output and distractor options. These distractor options are designed to appear contextually valid or visually similar but do not match the correct ciphered output. The display may include randomized presentation of options to further prevent recognition by automated systems.

[0067]

[0049] Next, in Step 206, the method (200) involves receiving, by the processing module (102), a user response corresponding to the displayed ciphered output. The user response can include (but not limited to as options ) :

[0068] 4. Selecting the Correct Output from a list of options.

[0069] 5. Typing the Correct Output into designated fields, such as an "Enter Number" or "Enter Alpha" field.

[0070] 6. Matching Outputs with visual or contextual references presented on the user device.

[0071] 7. Filling in the blanks of a defined alpha / numeric / alphanumeric string

[0050] The processing module (102) validates the user response by comparing it with the dynamically generated ciphered output. In one embodiment, the ciphered output is displayed in a grid format comprising rows (X) and columns (Y), where the grid may be dynamically randomized or truncated to enhance complexity.

[0072]

[0051] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the method (200) may further comprise the generation of a secondary ciphered output in addition to the first output. The secondary output is derived by transforming the first output using predefined transformation logic, such as substitution, mapping, encryption, or relational association. For instance, a first output like "Green" may generate a secondary output "Circle" through a predefined rule.

[0073]

[0052] The secondary ciphered output can be tied to user inputs such as a username and password. For example, the secondary output "Circle" may get derived from the first output "Green," based on the username "JohnDoe" and password "1234." The secondary ciphered output can be presented to the user as a combined relational representation, such as a text-color pair or symbol-number pair.

[0074]

[0053] In another embodiment, the method (200) includes displaying the secondary ciphered output in dynamic or structured formats, requiring the user to perform multi- step validation. For instance, the user may be required to match outputs across multiple fields or complete a challenge sequence.

[0075]

[0054] Finally, in Step 208, the processing module (102) may further validate the user response to enable execution of secure actions, such as authenticating financial transactions, including cross-border transactions, using one or more verification codes. In this embodiment, the validated output serves as a mechanism for securing transactions or performing sensitive operations.

[0076]

[0055] The method (200) ensures that the generated ciphered outputs, randomized presentation, and multi-step validation processes are comprehensible to human users while remaining resistant to automated systems. By dynamically generating and validating outputs based on user inputs and system-defined parameters, the invention provides a robust and scalable solution for securing human-only interactions.

[0077]

[0056] The invention will be better understood with reference to the following exemplary implementations, which illustrate various embodiments of the system and method for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs. These implementations are described with reference to Figures 3 to 27 and demonstrate the flexibility, adaptability, and diversity of the invention across different use cases and user interaction scenarios. It should be noted that these examples are merely illustrative and are not exhaustive or restrictive in any way. The invention can be limitlessly implemented in various other forms, formats, and embodiments as required for specific applications, without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0078] Exemplary Implementations

[0079]

[0057] In Figure 3, the system (100) generates a dynamic ciphered output, for example, "Cray," based on user-provided input. This output is displayed alongside the user’s input field, and the system (100) presents four options below the user interaction area, where one option corresponds to the correct output and the others are distractors. The user must select the correct output "Cray" from the list, and only a human user can correctly interpret the instructions and identify the correct choice, as automated systems (100) lack the contextual understanding to do so.

[0080]

[0058] In Figure 4, the system (100) introduces the use of system-defined variables, such as the current time, to generate the output dynamically. Here, the output "Colden" is displayed alongside the user’s input area or the current time, and six options (not limited to six) are shown below for selection. Only a correct choice will be accepted, and this implementation enhances randomness and complexity by incorporating system (100)-defined or constant variables.

[0081]

[0059] In Figure 5, the system (100) requires the user to physically type the dynamically generated ciphered output "Colden" into the designated input field, rather than selecting it. The output is generated based on the user’s input, current time, or their combination, and although six options are displayed below, manual typing ensures an additional layer of validation that cannot be easily replicated by automated systems (100).

[0082]

[0060] Similarly, Figure 6 demonstrates a scenario where the output, for example, "Saha," is displayed alongside the input area and is derived from one or more input fields. The user must correctly type the output into the input field, which ensures that the challenge remains human-only, as automated systems (100) typically fail to process contextual instructions and perform accurate typing tasks.

[0083]

[0061] Figure 7 introduces a multi-field validation scenario where the user must type two distinct outputs into separate fields labeled "Enter Number" and "Enter Alpha." For instance, the dynamically generated outputs "155" (a number) and "SAFE" (a word) are displayed, and the system (100) requires the user to input "155" in the numeric field and "SAFE" in the alphabetic field. This structured approach ensures validation of both number and text-based inputs, adding further complexity that automated systems (100) cannot handle.

[0084]

[0062] In Figure 8, the system (100) implements a multi-step validation process by generating a second ciphered output "Maharashtra," which is derived from a first ciphered output "Cray." The user is presented with six options and must identify the correct secondary output. This derived validation introduces an additional layer of difficulty for automated systems (100) while remaining simple and comprehensible for human users.

[0085]

[0063] Figure 9 also involves the generation of a second ciphered output, such as "Goa," derived from the first output. However, instead of selecting from options, the user must manually type the second output into a designated field. This ensures a higher degree of interaction, as the validation process now includes both derivation and manual input.

[0086]

[0064] In Figure 10, the system (100) generates another second-level ciphered output, for example, "10," based on the first-level output. The user is presented with six options and is required to select the correct output, reinforcing the multi-step nature of the challenge.

[0087]

[0065] Figure 11 illustrates a similar approach where the secondary ciphered output, such as "4," is generated and displayed alongside the input area. The user must type this value into the designated field, ensuring that the challenge remains contextspecific and resistant to automation.

[0088]

[0066] In Figure 12, the system (100) generates a highlighted single output, for example, "Albattani 1 ," derived as a secondary ciphered output. The user is required to type the output into designated fields, ensuring structured validation that adds complexity to the challenge.

[0089]

[0067] Figure 13 further expands on the disjointed nature of outputs, where the system (100) generates "Uttarakhand" and "32" as two distinct values derived from a first output. The user must type these values into separate fields labeled "Enter Alpha" and "Enter Number," respectively. This embodiment highlights the system (100)’s ability to validate multi-part inputs, adding yet another layer of complexity.

[0090]

[0068] In Figure 14, the system (100) challenges the user to select the correct color tile corresponding to the dynamically generated output, such as "Red," from a group of displayed tiles. The visual nature of this challenge ensures that it remains human- recognizable but difficult for bots to interpret.

[0091]

[0069] In Figure 15, the system (100) reverses the challenge by asking the user to select the correct color name corresponding to a displayed color tile. For example, a red tile may be displayed, and the user must select "Red" from the provided options.

[0092]

[0070] Figures 16 and 17 introduce challenges based on visual recognition of animals or birds. In Figure 16, the system (100) displays a name such as "Lion," and the user must select the correct animal or bird image from the provided options. In Figure 17, the user is required to match the correct animal or bird image with its corresponding name, demonstrating the system’s (100) flexibility in handling visual and contextual challenges.

[0093]

[0071] Figure 18 involves a more contextually rich challenge, where the system (100) displays the name of a well-known landmark, such as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and asks the user to select the corresponding photograph.

[0094]

[0072] Similarly, in Figure 19, the system (100) generates a geometric challenge where the user must select the correct shape, such as a "Circle," based on the name displayed alongside the input field.

[0095]

[0073] Figure 20 introduces a challenge involving medallion types, such as Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze, where the user must select the correct medallion option dynamically generated by the system (100).

[0096]

[0074] Figures 21 and 22 involve selecting color shapes with text, numbers, or graphics. In these scenarios, the system (100) may present combinations of colors and specific text or numbers, requiring the user to identify the correct option.

[0097]

[0075] In Figure 23, the system (100) challenges the user to select the correct photo of a "thing”, such as a cup, airplane, or key, dynamically generated based on user input.

[0098]

[0076] Figures 24 and 25 demonstrate structured grid-based challenges, where the user must select or type values like "M" or "1" from dynamically generated alphabet and number grids. The grids can be randomized, truncated, or sequentially displayed to add complexity.

[0099]

[0077] Figure 26 expands on this by requiring the user to select both a correct color tile (e.g., "Purple") and a corresponding number from dynamic grids, where options change on each interaction.

[0078] In Figure 27, the system (100) generates an incomplete sequence or word and challenges the user to fill in the blanks. This completion-based challenge may include strings, numbers, or graphical representations, adding flexibility to the validation process.

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[0079] These exemplary implementations demonstrate the invention’s ability to dynamically generate and validate challenges using ciphered outputs across diverse interaction types, including selection, typing, and matching. By leveraging multi-step outputs, visual recognition, structured grids, and context-based challenges, the system ensures robust human-only validation while remaining resistant to automated systems. These examples highlight the adaptability, scalability, and innovative nature of the invention, while making it clear that the described embodiments are illustrative and not restrictive.

[0101]

[0080] The present invention offers several significant advantages, making it highly effective for ensuring secure, time-based, stateless client-server communication. Some of the key advantages include:

[0102] 1 . Enhanced Security Against Automated Systems: The invention dynamically generates ciphered outputs that are resistant to machine learning and automated bots, ensuring that only human users can successfully complete the validation process.

[0103] 2. Dynamic and Multi-Step Validation: By introducing multi-step validation through secondary ciphered outputs derived from first-level outputs, the invention significantly increases the complexity for automated systems while maintaining ease of use for humans.

[0104] 3. Flexibility in Input Formats and Challenges: The invention supports diverse formats for ciphered outputs, including text, symbols, numbers, color tiles, images, and graphical representations. Challenges may involve selection, typing, matching, or completing sequences, making the system adaptable to various scenarios.

[0105] 4. Context-Aware Validation: Ciphered outputs can be generated based on user inputs, system-defined variables, or constant values such as date and time, ensuring dynamic and context-specific challenges that enhance unpredictability. 5. Randomized Presentation: The invention incorporates randomized presentation of options, including distractor elements, preventing automated systems from identifying patterns and exploiting them.

[0106] 6. Improved User Experience: The challenges are designed to be intuitive, user-friendly, and accessible, ensuring ease of understanding and solving for genuine human users while reducing frustration.

[0107] 7. Multi-Field Validation Capability: The invention supports structured validation across multiple input fields, such as numbers and alphabets, enabling more robust verification of user responses.

[0108] 8. Scalability and Adaptability: The system is highly scalable and can be implemented across platforms such as web applications, mobile applications, browser- based systems, cloud infrastructures, and embedded systems.

[0109] 9. Resistance to Replay Attacks: By dynamically generating unique ciphered outputs for each interaction, the invention prevents replay attacks, ensuring that previously generated outputs cannot be reused.

[0110] 10. Human-Only Interaction: The invention ensures that the validation process relies on human cognitive abilities, such as interpreting relationships, recognizing visual elements, and performing logical operations that automated systems cannot replicate reliably.

[0111] 11. Customizable and Context-Specific Challenges: The system allows customization of challenges based on specific application requirements, user groups, or security levels. For example, simplified challenges can be presented to children or elderly users, while complex multi-step validations can be applied in high-security environments.

[0112] 12. Support for Visual and Graphical Challenges: The invention leverages visual recognition challenges, such as selecting animals, landmarks, shapes, or colored elements, which are inherently resistant to automated processing and provide diversity in validation methods.

[0113] 13. Improved Transaction Security: The system can validate user interactions for sensitive operations, such as cross-border financial transactions, by incorporating additional verification layers through dynamic ciphered outputs. 14. Fault Tolerance and Robustness: The system is designed to operate reliably across various platforms and network environments, ensuring minimal latency and fault tolerance during real-time user validation.

[0114] 15. Reduced Frustration and Accessibility for All Users: Unlike conventional CAPTCHA systems that often frustrate users with overly complex tasks, the present invention ensures an intuitive and seamless experience for users of all skill levels, including accessibility for people with disabilities. Further, the elements may be provided as an audio feedback for visually challenged to know what the challenge is or the audio feedback for visually non-challenged is itself a mechanism for defeating automated scripts or bots.

[0115] 16. Versatile Deployment: The system can be deployed in various environments, including centralized servers, distributed architectures, cloud infrastructures, edge devices, and embedded systems, enabling wide applicability.

[0116] 17. Auditable and Transparent Operation: The invention supports the logging of user interactions and responses, enabling auditing, monitoring, and analysis for performance improvement and compliance purposes.

[0117] 18. Prevention of Overlapping with Prior Art: By incorporating dynamic multi- step validation, secondary outputs, and structured challenges, the invention overcomes limitations of prior CAPTCHA technologies and offers a novel approach to human verification.

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[0081] These advantages collectively ensure that the present invention provides a robust, user-friendly, and highly secure system for human-only validation, addressing the shortcomings of existing CAPTCHA technologies while being adaptable to diverse applications and platforms.

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[0082] In general, the word “module,” as used herein, refers to logic embodied in hardware or firmware, or to a collection of software instructions, written in a programming language, such as, for example, python R, C, C#, Java, or assembly. One or more software instructions in the modules may be embedded in firmware, such as an EPROM. It will be appreciated that modules may comprise connected logic units, such as gates and flip-flops, and may comprise programmable units, such as programmable gate arrays or processors. The modules described herein may be implemented as either software and / or hardware modules and may be stored in any type of computer-readable medium or other computer storage device.

[0083] Further, while one or more operations have been described as being performed by or otherwise related to certain modules, devices, or entities, the operations may be performed by or otherwise related to any module, device, or entity. As such, any function or operation that has been described as being performed by a module could alternatively be performed by a different server, by the cloud computing platform, or a combination thereof.

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[0084] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to provide the broadest scope consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and the appended claims.

Claims

Claims:

1. A system (100) for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs, the system (100) comprising: a user device (104) associated with a user, the user device (104) configured to display a CAPTCHA challenge and receive a user response; a processing module (102) operably connected with the user device (104), the processing module (102) being configured to: generate a ciphered output dynamically based on at least one of:(i) user-provided input,(ii) system (100)-defined variables, or(iii) constant variables including date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or combinations thereof; provide the dynamically generated ciphered output to the user device (104) for display, along with multiple selectable options, wherein the selectable options include the ciphered output and one or more distractor options; receive a response from the user device (104) corresponding to the ciphered output; and validate the received response by com paring it with the generated ciphered output, wherein successful validation confirms human interaction; wherein the selectable options are randomized in presentation to prevent recognition by automated systems, and the ciphered output is designed to be human-recognizable while resistant to automated processing.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ciphered output comprises at least one of: alphanumeric text, symbols, color-coded tiles, graphical elements, icons, audio feedback or a combination thereof.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing module (102) generates the ciphered output based on user-provided input combined withsystem (100)-defined variables, selected from date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or a dynamically generated random value.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the selectable options include distractor options that are visually or contextually similar to the ciphered output but do not match it, thereby preventing automated systems from reliably identifying the correct option.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing module (102) randomizes: the display order of selectable options, and the format or presentation of the ciphered output on the user device (104).

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ciphered output requires the user to perform a specific action selected from: selecting the correct output from a list of options, typing the correct output into an input field, or matching the correct output with a visual or graphical reference.

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing module (102) generates the ciphered output in a dynamic grid format comprising rows (X) and columns (Y), wherein the number of rows and columns are determined based on the application or security level of the CAPTCHA challenge.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing module (102) generates a secondary ciphered output derived from a first ciphered output, the generation comprising: dynamically transforming the first ciphered output using a predefined transformation logic, wherein the transformation logic applies at least one of substitution, mapping, encryption, or relational association; and providing the secondary ciphered output to the user device (104) for further validation, wherein the secondary ciphered output is contextually linked to the user input, selected from a username or password, and requires the user to: select or input the secondary ciphered output from dynamically displayed options, or match the secondary ciphered output with associated visual or textual elements displayed on the user device (104), thereby enabling multi-stepvalidation to prevent automated systems from recognizing or solving the CAPTCHA challenge.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the secondary ciphered output is generated by applying a transformation logic to the first ciphered output, wherein the transformation logic comprises: substituting one or more elements of the first ciphered output with corresponding symbols, text, numbers, colors, or graphical representations, or mapping the first ciphered output to a predefined set of relational outputs, such that only a human user can interpret the relationship and identify the correct secondary ciphered output.

10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the secondary ciphered output is generated in response to user inputs selected from a username and password, and the secondary ciphered output is displayed on the user device (104) in a format requiring the user to: select or input the secondary ciphered output derived from the first ciphered output associated with the username; select or input the secondary ciphered output derived from the first ciphered output associated with the password; wherein the secondary ciphered outputs for the username and password are presented either separately or in a combined format, selected from a text-color pair, symbol-number pair, or other relational representations, requiring user identification or selection.

11. A method (200) for generating and validating human-only interaction using dynamic ciphered outputs, the method (200) comprising: generating (202), by a processing module (102), a ciphered output dynamically based on at least one of:(i) user-provided input,(ii) system (100)-defined variables, or(iii) constant variables including date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or combinations thereof; providing (204), by the processing module (102), the dynamically generated ciphered output to a user device (104) for display, along with multiple selectableoptions, wherein the selectable options include the ciphered output and one or more distractor options; receiving (206), by the processing module (102), a user response corresponding to the ciphered output from the user device (104); and validating (208), by the processing module (102), the user response by comparing it with the generated ciphered output, wherein successful validation confirms human interaction.

12. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the step of generating the ciphered output includes formatting the output as at least one of: alphanumeric text, symbols, color-coded tiles, graphical elements, icons, audio feedback or a combination thereof.

13. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the ciphered output is generated by combining user-provided input with system (100)-defined variables, selected from current date, time, day of the week or day number of the year or a publicly known variable or a dynamically generated random value.

14. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the selectable options include distractor options that are contextually or visually similar to the ciphered output but do not match the ciphered output, thereby preventing recognition by automated systems.

15. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising: randomizing the display order of selectable options and the presentation format of the ciphered output to prevent automated systems from identifying patterns.

16. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , wherein validating the user response includes requiring the user to perform a specific action selected from: selecting the correct output from displayed options, typing the correct output into an input field, or matching the correct output with a corresponding visual or textual reference.

17. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the step of providing the dynamically generated ciphered output includes displaying the output within a dynamic grid format comprising rows (X) and columns (Y), wherein the grid size is determined based on the application or security level of the challenge.

18. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising: generating a secondary ciphered output by transforming a first ciphered output using a predefined transformation logic, wherein the transformation logic applies at least one of substitution, mapping, encryption, or relational association; and presenting the secondary ciphered output to the user device (104) for further validation.

19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 18, wherein the secondary ciphered output is generated in response to user inputs, selected from a username and password, and the secondary ciphered output is presented in a format requiring the user to: identify or input the secondary ciphered output associated with the username, identify or input the secondary ciphered output associated with the password, wherein the secondary ciphered outputs are displayed either separately or as a combined relational representation, selected from a text-color pair or symbolnumber pair.

20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 18, wherein validating the secondary ciphered output comprises: receiving the user response corresponding to the secondary ciphered output, and comparing the response with the dynamically generated secondary ciphered output to confirm human interaction.

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