Administered Authentication for Artificial Reality Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing artificial reality systems rely on traditional authentication methods, such as manually entering credentials and verification codes, which are cumbersome and insecure.

Innovation Solution

An administered authentication system that creates authorization records between user accounts and artificial reality devices using user account-specific keys or artificial reality device-specific keys, allowing for secure and streamlined authentication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional authentication methods are used, then security is maintained, but user convenience and authentication speed deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication convenienceVSAvoidauthentication security

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an authentication system as an intermediary between users and artificial reality devices. This system manages authentication credentials and verification processes centrally, allowing users to authenticate through simplified interfaces while the system handles secure credential verification and authorization record creation, thus improving ease of operation without compromising security

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual credential entry (mechanical typing process) with automated authentication mechanisms. The system uses electronic verification codes, biometric data, or other automated verification methods that are processed electronically, eliminating the need for users to manually type complex credentials while maintaining or enhancing security through automated verification protocols

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If manual credential entry is required, then security verification is thorough, but authentication time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication speedVSAvoidauthentication time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary authentication actions by pre-registering user credentials, biometric data, and device identifiers in an authentication system before actual authentication is needed. When authentication is required, the system quickly retrieves and verifies pre-stored information rather than requiring complete manual entry, thus reducing authentication time while maintaining thorough verification

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates digital copies of authentication credentials and verification data that can be rapidly transmitted and verified electronically. Instead of requiring physical presence or manual verification of original credentials, the system uses electronic copies (digital certificates, stored biometric templates, verification codes) that can be instantly compared and validated, significantly speeding up the authentication process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional authentication flows are used, then compatibility with existing systems is maintained, but user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem integration capabilityVSAvoiduser experience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal authentication system that can handle multiple authentication methods (credentials, biometrics, verification codes) and work with various artificial reality devices and external systems. The system provides a unified authentication interface that adapts to different device types and authentication requirements, improving user experience through consistency while maintaining adaptability to existing systems through standardized protocols

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250165579A1Administered Authentication in Artificial Reality Systems

Publication Date: 2025.05.22 META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

AI summary

An administered authentication system can authenticate an artificial reality device using an authorization record between a user account and an artificial reality device. In some implementations, the authorization record is created in response to activation of a user account-specific key sent to a user-supplied contact, where an artificial reality device identifier was provided with the user-supplied contact. In other implementations, the authorization record is created in response to activation of a user account-specific key provided to the artificial reality device as a code, where activation of the key includes adding an artificial reality device identifier to a key activation message. In yet other implementations, the authorization record is created in response to an application associated with a user account activating an artificial reality device-specific key, with an artificial reality device identifier, that is provided via the artificial reality device.