Multi-Point Validation for Secure AR User Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing augmented reality and virtual reality technologies do not effectively provide a seamless, secure, and dynamic user experience that adapts to user preferences and situational demands, especially in remote customer service contexts, lacking integration with decentralized security for secure and familiar interactions.

Innovation Solution

A system that combines decentralized security with augmented reality, using computer-readable program code stored on memory devices and processing devices to create a dynamic user environment, allowing for intelligent gesturing and predictive adaptability, and enabling secure authentication through third-party decentralized registers and blockchain verification, thereby providing a lifelike and secure remote experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If augmented reality and virtual reality technologies are used to create dynamic user environments, then user experience and productivity are improved, but security and authentication reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser experienceVSAvoidsecurity and authentication

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a decentralized authentication system that acts as an intermediary between the immersive AR/VR environment and security verification. This mediator layer enables seamless user experience while maintaining robust security through blockchain-based identity verification and multi-point validation, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication process is segmented into multiple independent validation points (multi-point validation) including device verification, biometric authentication, and contextual checks. This segmentation allows the system to maintain high security standards while providing a smooth user experience, as each segment handles specific aspects of security without disrupting the overall immersive flow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multi-point validation and decentralized security are implemented, then authentication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication securityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service authentication mechanisms where users verify their own identity through biometric scans and device-based credentials without requiring complex manual verification processes. The decentralized nature of the security system allows it to operate autonomously, reducing the perceived complexity for end users while maintaining high authentication reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs universal authentication protocols that can be implemented across multiple devices and platforms. The decentralized security framework uses standardized blockchain verification and multi-point validation methods that work consistently across different AR/VR devices, reducing overall system complexity through reuse of proven security patterns rather than custom implementations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If seamless and dynamic user environments are created, then user engagement and productivity are improved, but information security and data protection worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser efficiencyVSAvoiddata security risks

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary authentication and authorization checks before allowing users to access or transmit data within the AR/VR environment. Blockchain-based identity verification and permission management are established in advance, creating a secure foundation that enables productive operations without compromising data protection. This preliminary security layer prevents unauthorized access while maintaining seamless user experience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The decentralized security system continuously monitors authentication status, user permissions, and data access patterns, providing real-time feedback to both users and system administrators. This feedback mechanism allows the system to dynamically adjust security measures based on actual risk levels, maintaining high productivity while protecting against data security threats through adaptive response to detected anomalies or unauthorized attempts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11893150B2Systems and methods for multi-point validation in communication network with associated virtual reality application layer

Publication Date: 2024.02.06 BANK OF AMERICA CORP

AI summary

With the advent of augmented reality devices becoming increasingly prevalent, accessible, and cross-compatible, there is an opportunity to leverage the capabilities of such devices in order to streamline user interactions related to complex resource activities which require elevated security and typically are only conducted on an in-person basis. The present invention provides systems and methods for securely verifying a user during an augmented reality device session for the purposes of conducting complex resource activities.