Centralized Client Interface Using Ephemeral Keys for Credentialless Exchanges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network-based transaction processing techniques rely on persistent credentials, exposing users to fraud, regulatory risks, and increased computing overhead, while inflexible communication standards compromise transaction functionality and security.
Innovation Solution
A secure intermediary computing platform uses Universally Unique Ephemeral Keys (UUEKs) to facilitate credential-less exchanges, eliminating the need for persistent credentials and enabling flexible, secure network transactions through data transformation and encryption techniques.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If persistent credentials are used for network-based transactions, then transaction processing can be performed, but users are exposed to fraud, regulatory risks, and increased computing overhead
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the credential verification function from the traditional persistent credential model. Instead of relying on persistent credentials stored in databases, the system extracts only the necessary verification capability and implements it through ephemeral cryptographic proofs that are generated temporarily for each transaction and then discarded, eliminating the need to store and protect sensitive credential data
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces persistent credentials with ephemeral cryptographic proofs that exist only temporarily during a transaction. These proofs are generated on-demand, used once for verification, and then immediately discarded. This disposable approach eliminates the security risks associated with storing and reusing persistent credentials while maintaining transaction verification capabilities
2Reliability
If strict communication protocols and authentication schemes are implemented to address credential insecurity, then data security is improved, but network overhead increases and transaction complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of persistent credential storage, database lookups, and multi-step authentication protocols with a cryptographic mathematical system. Ephemeral proofs are generated through cryptographic operations that provide security without requiring complex authentication schemes, database queries, or credential verification infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential security function from complex authentication schemes and implements it through simple ephemeral cryptographic proofs. Instead of requiring multiple authentication steps, credential verification, and security protocol negotiations, the system extracts security into a single cryptographic proof that is generated and verified in one operation
3Ease of operation
If traditional credential-based enrollment is used, then user accounts can be managed, but a single attack vector is created for malicious parties to obtain sensitive user information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies ephemeral cryptographic proofs that are generated during enrollment and used once to establish secure communication. These proofs are then discarded and never stored, eliminating the attack vector where malicious parties could intercept or steal persistent credentials during enrollment or subsequent transactions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the enrollment function from the credential-based model and implements it through cryptographic key pair generation and ephemeral proof exchange. Sensitive information never leaves the user's device during enrollment, and no persistent credentials are created, eliminating the enrollment process as an attack target
4Adaptability or versatility
If flexible communication standards are used to improve transaction functionality, then transaction versatility increases, but network security is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal cryptographic proof mechanism that works across all transaction types and communication protocols. The ephemeral proof system is protocol-agnostic and can be applied to any communication standard, providing security without restricting transaction functionality or requiring strict protocol enforcement
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AI summary
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques for facilitating a credential-less exchange over a network using a plurality of identifier mapping and member interfaces. The techniques may include receiving, by a client device, user input to an icon corresponding to a software container within a central interface repository. The techniques include providing, using a member-client interface, a container activation request based on the user input. The techniques include receiving, using the member-client interface, a universally unique ephemeral key (UUEK) for the software container, storing the UUEK within the software container for a temporary time period, and providing a message transmission that identifies the UUEK and initiates an exchange request.