Boot Control via Wireless Verification Signal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in continuing the boot procedure when the user is at a small distance from the device, leading to user inconvenience and potential security risks.
Innovation Solution
A boot control method and electronic device that utilize a wireless communication circuit to receive a wireless verification signal during the boot procedure. If the verification information passes, the boot procedure continues; otherwise, it is stopped.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input or biometric verification is required during boot procedure, then security is improved, but user convenience deteriorates when user is close to the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless verification signal as an intermediary between the user and the boot verification system. Instead of requiring direct manual input or close-proximity biometric verification, the system uses wireless signals (such as NFC or Bluetooth) to transmit verification information from a separate device (like a smartphone) to the electronic device. This intermediary mechanism maintains security requirements while allowing users to verify their identity from a distance, thus resolving the contradiction between security and user convenience.
2Ease of operation
If wireless verification signal is implemented, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the existing wireless communication capabilities (NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) that are already present in most modern electronic devices for other purposes. By reusing these established wireless modules for verification purposes, the system adds multi-functionality without significantly increasing device complexity. The wireless verification feature builds upon existing hardware and software infrastructure, allowing the system to provide convenient remote verification while avoiding the need for entirely new specialized components.
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AI summary
A boot control method and an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes: activating a boot procedure of the electronic device; during an execution of the boot procedure, receiving a wireless verification signal through a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device, in which the wireless verification signal carries verification information; determining whether the verification information passes verification; in response to the verification information passing the verification, continuing executing the boot procedure; and in response to the verification information not passing the verification, stopping the boot procedure. In this way, the user experience can be effectively enhanced while at the same time taking into account the security protection for the boot of the electronic device.