Augmented Reality Security Access Code Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing augmented reality (AR) systems lack robust security measures for accessing protected assets, such as server computers or secure areas, relying primarily on traditional user IDs and passwords, which are inadequate for high-security applications.
Innovation Solution
An AR electronic device with a camera, optical head-mounted display, and processing unit generates and displays a security access code, synchronized with a server computer, requiring multiple levels of authorization, including device registration, user authentication via biometrics, and location verification, to ensure secure access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional user IDs and passwords are used for security access, then the system is simple to operate, but the security level is insufficient for high-security applications
Solution Approach 1:
The security access system is segmented into multiple independent verification layers: device registration layer, biometric authentication layer, location verification layer, and dynamic code generation layer. Each layer operates independently but contributes to the overall security, allowing the system to achieve high security without requiring complete redesign of a single complex component.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-registering authorized devices and pre-establishing security parameters before actual access attempts. The AR device must be pre-registered with the server, and user biometrics must be pre-enrolled, creating a foundation that enables rapid secure authentication without compromising security during the actual access process.
2Reliability
If multiple levels of authorization are implemented, then security is improved, but the time required for access is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The security system transitions from static credentials to dynamic, context-aware authentication. The security requirements and verification methods adapt dynamically based on user identity, device status, location, and access request context. This allows the system to apply appropriate security measures for each situation, avoiding unnecessary verification steps when possible while maintaining security when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where each authentication step provides information that influences subsequent steps. The server receives feedback from biometric verification, location services, and device status, then dynamically adjusts the authentication process. This feedback mechanism allows the system to optimize access time by skipping unnecessary verification steps when previous checks have already established sufficient security.
3Reliability
If biometric authentication and location verification are added, then unauthorized access is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The AR device serves multiple functions: it acts as a biometric sensor, location tracker, communication device, and security credential generator all in one platform. By leveraging the multi-functionality of the AR device, the system avoids adding separate dedicated hardware for each security function, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive security capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary that coordinates between multiple security verification components (biometric authentication, location services, device registration) and the AR device. This intermediary role allows the complexity of multi-factor authentication to be managed centrally on the server rather than distributed across multiple client-side components, simplifying the user experience while maintaining security.
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AI summary
A method implemented on an augmented reality (AR) electronic device includes initiating a security access code software application on the AR electronic device. A user of the AR electronic device is identified. A first electronic computing device at or near a current location of the user is identified. The first electronic computing device is an input device for entry of a security code to permit access to a protected asset. A determination is made as to whether the user is authorized to access the protected asset. When a determination is made that the user is authorized to access the protected asset, a security access code is displayed on the AR electronic device. The security access code permits the user to access the protected asset via the first electronic computing device.