Beacon Identifier Security via Periodic Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Unauthorized users can change information provided to mobile communication terminals via Bluetooth beacons without permission, compromising security.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a control device to map and store beacon identifiers and service information, requesting the beacon device to change its identifier periodically, and updating the control device with the new identifier and information, ensuring only authorized changes are made.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the beacon identifier is kept static for service provision, then service continuity is maintained, but security is compromised as unauthorized users can exploit the identifier indefinitely
Solution Approach 1:
The beacon identifier is changed periodically or as needed through a structured process where the control device requests the beacon device to change the identifier, maps the new identifier, and continues providing services. This periodic renewal maintains service reliability while preventing unauthorized long-term exploitation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static beacon identifier to a dynamic one that can be changed. The control device manages this transition by requesting changes from the beacon device, mapping new identifiers, and ensuring continuous service provision, thereby adapting the system to balance security and reliability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the beacon identifier is changed frequently to enhance security, then unauthorized access is prevented, but service disruption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device preliminarily maps multiple beacon identifiers and stores them before they are needed. When a beacon identifier change is requested, the system can switch to a pre-mapped identifier, avoiding service disruption and reducing the time loss associated with frequent changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device acts as an intermediary between the beacon device and terminal devices. It manages the beacon identifier changes, maps new identifiers, and ensures smooth transitions, thereby minimizing service disruption while maintaining security through periodic identifier updates.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the control device manages beacon identifier changes, then security is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The beacon device autonomously changes its own beacon identifier when requested by the control device. The control device simply manages the change process by requesting updates and mapping new identifiers, rather than implementing complex security protocols itself, thereby enhancing security while minimizing added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges the beacon device's autonomous identifier management capability with the control device's coordination function. The beacon device handles the actual identifier changes, while the control device manages the overall process, distributing complexity and achieving security without excessive system burden.
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AI summary
A system, method and device for controlling security of a beacon. The system includes a beacon device configured to broadcast a beacon identifier, and change the beacon identifier to another beacon identifier and to broadcast the other beacon identifier when a request to change the beacon identifier is received. The control device is configured to map and store the beacon identifier and service information and provide the service information to a terminal device that has received the beacon identifier and has accessed the control device. The control device also provides information on the other beacon identifier to replace the beacon identifier, and utilize the other beacon identifier to retrieve the service information for preventing an unauthorized user from changing information and enhance information security.