Electronic Device Ownership Security Latch and Controller
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices are vulnerable to theft due to the lack of effective methods to securely associate ownership information, as existing security measures like security plates and asset passes are easily forged or tampered with.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a presentation component integrated with an electronic device, a latch to restrict access to ownership information, and a controller that allows access upon authentication with a credential, which can include a password or biometric information, ensuring secure association and display of ownership details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If security plates or asset passes are attached to electronic devices, then ownership information can be displayed, but the security is insufficient as they are easily forged or tampered with
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security elements into an integrated system: the presentation component is coupled with the electronic device, a latch restricts access to the ownership information, and a controller manages authentication. This merging of components creates a unified security system that is more reliable than separate security plates or passes while maintaining manageable complexity through integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between the latch and the authentication system. It receives credentials, verifies them, and controls the latch accordingly. This intermediary function enables sophisticated security verification without requiring complex mechanical security features, resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity.
2Illumination intensity
If ownership information is displayed on a transparent pane, then visibility is improved, but access control becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical access control with an electronic system. The controller uses credentials (such as passwords, biometrics, or cryptographic keys) to authenticate users and control the latch electronically. This substitution maintains the simplicity of the transparent pane display while enabling robust access control through non-mechanical means.
3Reliability
If the latch restricts access to ownership information, then security is improved, but user accessibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The latch system is designed to be dynamic rather than static. It can transition between locked and unlocked states based on authentication results. This allows the system to maintain high security when needed while providing easy access to authorized users, resolving the contradiction between security and accessibility by making the restriction conditional and reversible.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller enables authorized users to independently access and modify ownership information through authentication. Users can credential themselves and gain access without requiring assistance from administrators or security personnel, improving ease of operation while maintaining security through the automated authentication and latch control system.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for securely associating ownership information with an electronic device with a plurality of modules configured to functionally execute the necessary steps of securely associating ownership information with an electronic device. These modules in the described embodiments include a presentation component coupled to an electronic device, the presentation component configured to present ownership information; a latch connected to the presentation component and the electronic device, the latch configured to restrict access to the ownership information; and a controller coupled to the latch, the controller configured to free the latch to permit access to the ownership information. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would allow easy identification of the proper possessor of an electronic device and reduce the incidence of theft of the electronic device.