Biometric Access Control via Mobile Device Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing biometric access control systems face data security and protection issues due to central storage of sensitive biometric data, making them vulnerable to hacking and misuse.
Innovation Solution
A method where biometric reference parameters are stored on a personal mobile device, allowing users to order access to objects or services through a remote server, with actual biometric parameters recorded and compared locally by the service provider, eliminating the need for central data storage and enhancing security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If biometric data is stored in a central database for access control, then access control functionality is achieved, but data security and protection are compromised due to vulnerability to hacking and misuse
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the biometric data storage function from the central server and relocates it to the mobile device itself. The mobile device stores the biometric reference data locally, eliminating the need for a central database and thereby removing the security vulnerability associated with centralized storage while maintaining access control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of storing biometric data centrally, the system creates a copy of the biometric reference data on the mobile device. This copy is then used for local comparison during access control, replacing the need for a central database and enhancing security by distributing data storage.
2Reliability
If biometric data is permanently stored in a central database, then access control is enabled, but data protection problems arise due to permanent storage of sensitive information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the permanent central storage of biometric data and replaces it with local storage on the mobile device. The biometric reference data is stored only on the mobile device during the access control process, eliminating the need for permanent central database storage and thereby improving data protection.
3Ease of operation
If a biometric sensor is integrated in the mobile device, then biometric authentication can be performed, but the mobile device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both the authentication client and the biometric reference data storage device. The integrated biometric sensor enables the mobile device to capture biometric data, store reference data locally, and perform comparison operations, consolidating multiple functions into a single device.
Data Source
AI summary
A method is disclosed for gaining access to an object and/or to a service of an object or service provider. A biometric reference parameter of at least one user is recorded in a personal mobile station. The user orders an object or service from a remote server by means of his personal mobile station. An actual biometric parameter is recorded by a biometric sensor of the object or service provider and the recorded actual biometric parameter is compared to the reference parameter. On a successful comparison, access to the object or service is permitted. The invention further relates to a system with the components mentioned.