Beacon Transmission With Multi-Account Privilege Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack the capability to securely manage multiple accounts with distinct privileges for beacon transmission, leading to potential security vulnerabilities and administrative control issues.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system where electronic devices transmit multiple beacons associated with separate accounts, each with unique identifiers and privileges, allowing for independent control and access management, including locating, beaconing, sounding, locking, wiping, and encryption functionalities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single account system is used for beacon transmission, then device simplicity is maintained, but security and administrative control are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the account system into multiple independent accounts (e.g., personal account and work account), each with separate credentials, permissions, and beacon transmission capabilities. This segmentation allows different security policies and access controls for different users or purposes while sharing the same physical device, thereby improving security without requiring multiple physical devices.
2Reliability
If multiple accounts with distinct privileges are implemented, then security and administrative control are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal account management framework where a single device can host multiple accounts with different privilege levels. The system provides unified authentication, authorization, and beacon transmission capabilities across all accounts, allowing the device to serve multiple functions (personal use, work use, shared access) without requiring separate hardware for each function.
3Reliability
If separate account management is enabled, then authorized access is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service authentication mechanisms where users can independently log in with their own credentials (e.g., Apple ID, Google account) and the system automatically manages account-specific settings, permissions, and beacon transmissions. This eliminates the need for manual configuration or administrative intervention for each user, making the operation as simple as standard device login while maintaining strict access control.
Data Source
AI summary
Examples of electronic devices are described herein. In some examples, an electronic device includes a transmitter. In some examples, the transmitter may transmit a first beacon and a second beacon. In some examples, the first beacon may be associated with a first account. In some examples, the second beacon may be associated with a second account. In some examples, the first account includes a different beacon control privilege relative to the second account.