Electronic Device Position-Based Authentication Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices lack effective security measures, particularly when used in varying locations, as traditional authentication methods can compromise security and convenience.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device that determines an authentication method based on its position using position information and security setting information, adjusting the security level and authentication method accordingly to enhance security while maintaining convenience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional authentication methods are used, then convenience is maintained, but security is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidconvenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The authentication method is made dynamic by automatically selecting different authentication types (password, fingerprint, face recognition, etc.) based on the detected usage environment. The system transitions from static traditional authentication to dynamic environment-adaptive authentication, improving security without requiring user awareness of environment changes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs automatic environment detection and authentication method selection without user intervention. The electronic device itself detects usage environment parameters and determines the appropriate authentication method, eliminating the need for users to manually configure security settings while maintaining convenience

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If position-based security adjustment is implemented, then security is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The usage environment detection is segmented into multiple independent parameters (location, time, device state, etc.), each detected by separate modules. This modular approach allows the system to build security decisions from discrete parameter assessments, managing complexity through structured parameterization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication module serves multiple functions by supporting various authentication methods (password, fingerprint, face recognition) and automatically selecting appropriate methods based on environment. This multi-functional design consolidates what would otherwise require separate security systems into a single adaptive module

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250190528A1Electronic device and control method for electronic device

Publication Date: 2025.06.12 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device according to the present disclosure includes: a processor; and a storage that stores an instruction to be executed by the processor on a basic input output system (BIOS) or a unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI), and the instruction includes: acquiring position information indicating a position of an electronic device; acquiring security setting information indicating a security setting determined according to the position of the electronic device; determining a security level based on the position of the electronic device by using the position information and the security setting information; and determining an authentication method that enables use of the electronic device according to the security level.