Discovery Software Module for Secure Remote Service Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for secure remote services require complex installations of drivers and specific software, making them difficult for users to access and configure, especially when using security devices like smartcards.
Innovation Solution
A method where a discovery software module is automatically downloaded from the secure remote service to the consultation terminal, allowing it to discover and interact with security devices on the local network, establishing connections without the need for user-installed drivers or software, and serving as a relay for secure communication tunnels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If drivers and specific software are installed on the consultation terminal to enable secure remote service access, then security functionality is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
A discovery software module is introduced as an intermediary component that is automatically downloaded to the consultation terminal. This module acts as a bridge between the terminal and the security device, enabling secure communication without requiring users to manually install complex drivers or configuration software. The module discovers available security devices on the local network and establishes connections automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service functionality where the discovery software module automatically performs device discovery, connection establishment, and configuration without requiring user intervention. The module autonomously identifies security devices on the network, negotiates connections, and configures communication parameters, eliminating the need for manual driver installation and system administration.
2Reliability
If drivers and specific software are installed on the consultation terminal, then security functionality is improved, but ease of operation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The discovery software module serves as an intermediary that simplifies the user interface for secure service access. Instead of requiring users to manually configure drivers and security settings, the module automatically handles all technical complexities while presenting a simple, intuitive interface to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic device discovery and connection establishment without requiring user technical knowledge. The discovery software module autonomously configures security parameters, selects appropriate security devices, and establishes encrypted connections, making secure remote service access as easy as opening a web browser.
3Ease of operation
If automatic software download is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The discovery software module is extracted as a separate, self-contained component that can be automatically downloaded and executed. This modular approach allows the complex security functionality to be delivered as a standalone module rather than requiring integration into the terminal's core operating system, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining ease of deployment.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to the field of the connection to a secure remote service from a terminal and notably of the establishment of a connection between the secure remote service and a security device connected to the terminal. A security device including a security element is connected to the terminal via a physical or virtual local network. When trying to access a secure remote service, a software module is automatically downloaded onto the terminal, without requiring particular rights, from the secure remote service for the discovery and the interaction with the security device. In this way, it is not necessary to install drivers or other specific software in order to enable the use of the secure element when trying to access a secure remote service.