Beacon Mesh Digital Gate for Continuous Position Authentication
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing proximity systems are not position-aware and lack security measures to ensure secure network access, as they require client devices to report telemetry data, which can be inaccurate or falsified, and do not compute session data effectively.
Innovation Solution
A network of position-aware compute beacons forms a digital gate that requires client devices to be within the defined area for access, using triangulation and continuous validation to ensure security, without requiring telemetry data from the client devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing beacon technology is used for proximity detection, then client devices can be detected, but the system lacks position awareness and security measures
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the security function into multiple independent compute beacons distributed throughout the physical space. Each beacon independently performs position validation and session authentication, eliminating the need for a single complex centralized security system while enhancing overall reliability through distributed validation.
Solution Approach 2:
The compute beacons serve multiple functions: they act as proximity detectors, position validation nodes, session authentication servers, and physical boundary markers. This multi-functionality reduces system complexity by consolidating multiple security mechanisms into a single unified beacon infrastructure.
2Measurement precision
If client devices report telemetry data for position tracking, then position information can be obtained, but the data can be inaccurate or falsified
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of relying on client devices to report their own position data (which can be falsified), the system inverts the approach by having the compute beacons actively measure the client's position through signal triangulation. The beacons detect signal strength from the client and compute position independently, making the measurement process resistant to client-side manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The compute beacons act as intermediaries between the client device and the authentication system. Rather than directly trusting telemetry data from the client, the beacons serve as neutral validators that independently measure position and signal characteristics, providing unbiased position information for authentication decisions.
3Productivity
If existing proximity systems are used, then device detection is possible, but session data is not computed and continuous authentication is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous authentication by maintaining active validation sessions between compute beacons and client devices. Instead of one-time proximity detection, the beacons continuously monitor signal characteristics and validate position throughout the entire access duration, ensuring ongoing security without interrupting productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The compute beacons continuously exchange feedback signals with client devices, measuring signal strength and position in real-time. This feedback loop enables dynamic authentication decisions based on current position data, allowing the system to maintain security while enabling continuous access for authorized devices.
4Reliability
If a digital gate with multiple compute beacons is implemented, then secure position validation is achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple security functions into a single coordinated beacon mesh network. Individual beacons combine their position validation capabilities through peer-to-peer communication, creating a unified secure boundary. This merging approach achieves high security through collective intelligence while avoiding the complexity of centralized control systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides secure network access by continuously verifying the client's presence within the digital gate, preventing unauthorized access and tampering, and ensuring the integrity of the network.
Implementation Method 1
triangulating a position of the client device based on the RSSI
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are directed to securing network access using a digital gate constructed by position-aware compute beacons that form a beacon mesh. A compute beacon in the beacon mesh, detects a request for access from a client device. In response, the beacon mesh, performs a validation process to validate that the client device is located within a digital gate formed by the beacon mesh. The validation process includes detecting, by at least three compute beacons within the beacon mesh, a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) from the client device; triangulating a position of the client device based on the RSSI; and determining whether the position of the client device is within the digital gate. Based on a result, the compute beacon provides a reply to the client device either comprising a challenge request or a session rejection. Subsequently authentication of the client device results in network access.