Dynamic Authentication via Network Device Handshakes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems using instrument devices with integrated circuit chips for near field communication or radio frequency communication lack the ability to determine user authorization and activity validity, leading to potential unauthorized activities.

Innovation Solution

A system that dynamically authenticates user activities by establishing seamless electronic communication handshakes between network devices, using a module to receive resource activity processing data, transmit control signals, and authenticate activities through code matching between network devices without requiring user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If instrument devices with integrated circuit chips are used for near field communication or radio frequency communication, then ease of operation is improved, but security and authorization determination capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidsecurity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary authentication system that mediates between the instrument device and the network. This system includes an authentication server that verifies device identities and authorizes activities, preventing unauthorized access while maintaining the ease of use of contactless payment devices. The intermediary layer adds security without requiring users to change their interaction with the instrument device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the authentication system continuously monitors and verifies device identities, communication channels, and activity validity. The system provides feedback by accepting or rejecting activities based on authentication results, and can dynamically adjust security measures based on detected threats or anomalies, thereby enhancing security while maintaining operational smoothness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If conventional authentication systems are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision of user authorization deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidmeasurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the authentication system into distinct functional modules: device identity verification, communication channel authentication, activity validation, and user authorization determination. Each module performs a specific authentication function, allowing the system to achieve high measurement precision in determining user authorization while keeping individual components relatively simple and manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If dynamic authentication with electronic communication handshake is implemented, then security is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal authentication framework that can be applied across multiple devices and communication channels. The authentication server and protocol serve as multi-functional components that handle various authentication scenarios (device identity verification, channel authentication, activity validation) through a unified system, reducing overall complexity despite the enhanced security measures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11392684B2Authentication of user activities based on establishing communication links between network devices
Publication Date: 2022.07.19 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for authentication of user activities based on establishing communication links between network devices. The invention is structured for dynamically authenticating transmitted activity processing data based on establishing seamless electronic communication handshake between network devices and without requiring user intervention. Specifically, the invention is structured to establish an operative communication link between the second networked device and the user device, wherein establishing the operative communication link comprises establishing a handshake between an entity intelligent platform associated with the second networked device and the multi-channel cognitive resource platform of the user device. Moreover, the invention is structured to authenticate the first activity for based on the identified code match.