Anonymous Account Registration via Random Number Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for registering secure accounts on servers, such as for luxury smartwatches, require users to remember usernames and passwords, which can be cumbersome and may not provide adequate anonymity for sensitive personal and health information.
Innovation Solution
A method for anonymous registration of data on a secure server involves generating a list of numbered accounts on the server, allowing users to select and enter a unique password, which is then encrypted with the account number, enabling secure access and storage of sensitive information without revealing personal details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional registration methods requiring username and password are used, then account security is maintained, but user convenience and ease of operation deteriorate due to the need to remember credentials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the username component from traditional authentication, removing the need for users to remember usernames. The system generates accounts with random numbers automatically, eliminating the cognitive burden of credential memorization while maintaining security through password-only authentication
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically generating account numbers and managing authentication credentials. Users simply receive a random account number and set their own password without manual configuration, making the system convenient while maintaining security through automated credential management
2Ease of operation
If personal identification information is stored for account registration, then account accessibility is improved, but user anonymity and privacy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts personal identification information from the registration process entirely. Instead of storing usernames or personal details, the system uses randomly generated account numbers that contain no personally identifiable information, maintaining both accessibility and anonymity
Solution Approach 2:
The random account number serves as an intermediary between the user and the system. It provides a unique identifier for account access without revealing any personal information about the user, thus mediating between accessibility requirements and anonymity preservation
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AI summary
A method for anonymous registration of data on a secure server comprises on a user side, in a user environment comprising at least one portable connected device and a user interface to read information received or to enter information, send a request for opening of account to a server side; on a server side, in a server environment comprising at least a secure server, receive the request for opening of account, generate a list of numbered accounts and send the list of numbered accounts to the user side for display in the user environment; on the user side select one of the list of numbered accounts displayed and send the selection to the server side; on the server side, request a password for the selected account and send this request to the user side for display in the user environment; on the user side, enter a unique password for the password and send the unique password to the server side; and, on the server side, encrypt the unique password and combine the encrypted password with the selected account number to obtain a unique combination.