Server-Based Digital Event Access Control and Handoff
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems for digital event ticketing lack effective access control, allowing electronic tickets to be shared among multiple devices, undermining the intent to restrict access to a single user.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a server-based method that associates an event identifier with a password, allowing only authorized devices to access the digital event, and enabling a handoff mechanism to manage access when multiple devices are attempting to access the same event.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electronic tickets are distributed as shareable URLs, then ease of operation is improved, but access control reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the access control mechanism from the URL itself and implements it at the server level. The server validates each access request using the event identifier and password combination, preventing unauthorized sharing while maintaining URL-based access. This resolves the contradiction by removing the security vulnerability from the convenient URL distribution method.
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary between the ticket holder and the digital event content. Instead of direct URL access, the server mediates all access requests by validating credentials and managing session state, including detecting handoff scenarios. This intermediary layer preserves URL convenience while enforcing reliable access control.
2Reliability
If access is restricted to single user, then access control reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic access control that adapts to handoff scenarios. When a second device presents valid credentials and the server detects a handoff scenario, access rights are dynamically transferred from the first device to the second device. This maintains security reliability while providing adaptability for legitimate device transitions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary validation of credentials before granting access, and preliminarily detects handoff scenarios to prepare for secure device transitions. By anticipating and preparing for handoff situations in advance, the system maintains security while enabling flexible device adaptation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If handoff mechanism is implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handoff mechanism operates autonomously through server-side detection and validation. When a second device presents valid credentials, the server automatically detects the handoff scenario and transfers access rights without requiring complex client-side coordination or additional user actions. This self-service approach enables adaptability while minimizing added complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Access control to a digital event is disclosed. An access request to access a digital event is received from a first device. The access request may include an event identifier and a password. The event identifier may comprise a unique uniform resource locator associated with an electronic ticket for the digital event. It is determined that a second device is currently accessing the digital event, wherein the second device was previously authorized to access the digital event based on the unique uniform resource locator associated with the electronic ticket for the digital event. The first device is caused to receive a digital media stream associated with the digital event and the second device is caused to stop receiving the digital media stream associated with the digital event.