Biometric Authentication System for Secure User Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for online identity verification and credit card transactions lack security and convenience, with weak password systems, risks of theft, and inefficiencies in providing user preferences and eligibility information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a computerized server connected to a wide area network to automatically authenticate users through a client device, generating an identification token, and capturing biometric data to validate identities, while allowing users to control their information sharing, and utilizing a database to store and retrieve user profiles and preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional password-based authentication is used, then users can access online services, but security is weak and users face inconvenience due to complex passwords and frequent logins
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical password entry systems with biometric authentication systems that use physiological characteristics (fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans) to verify user identity. This substitution eliminates the need for users to remember complex passwords while providing stronger security through unique biological traits.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates digital copies of users' biometric data and stores them in secure databases. These biometric copies are then used for authentication purposes, allowing the system to verify identity without requiring physical presence of the original biometric characteristics or knowledge of passwords.
2Productivity
If credit card numbers are used for online transactions, then purchases can be made conveniently, but security risks increase due to easy observation and cloning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts sensitive transaction data from unsecured communication channels and stores it in encrypted databases on secure servers. By separating the storage and transmission of sensitive information, the system reduces the risk of interception and cloning while maintaining transaction efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional card-based authentication with biometric verification systems. Instead of relying on physical cards that can be cloned or lost, the system uses unique biological characteristics that are extremely difficult to replicate, thereby enhancing security while maintaining convenient access.
3Adaptability or versatility
If user preferences are automatically collected, then service providers can provide personalized service, but user privacy and control over information sharing are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic consent mechanisms where users can adjust their information sharing preferences at any time. The system adapts to user choices by dynamically controlling what data is collected, stored, and shared with service providers, allowing personalized service while maintaining user control over their information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback loops where users are notified about data collection activities and can provide real-time consent or withdrawal of consent. The system responds to user feedback by adjusting its data collection and sharing behaviors, ensuring that personalization services are provided only with appropriate user authorization.
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AI summary
A system and method for securely and automatically identifying users to an inquirer for purposes of obtaining user identifying information is described. The system consisting of at least one client device associated with a user, at least one inquiring device associated with a host, a client information server and a network. The system allows computer based systems to automatically authenticate the identities of a plurality of users entering a physical space and obtain information pertaining to user preferences. The inquiring device may enable transactions with the user based on the authentication. The authentication may be enhanced by capturing biometric data from the user by the inquiring device as well as identifying known associates physically present with the user at the time of authentication.