Dynamic Biometric Input Region for Simultaneous Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing user authentication methods become inconvenient as the complexity of authentication numbers increases, compromising security and reliability while requiring users to remember complex codes.

Innovation Solution

A terminal device and method that simultaneously inputs biometric data, such as fingerprints and irises, alongside authentication numbers, by dynamically changing the input region on a display unit to facilitate easier and more accurate recognition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the number of digits of the authentication number is increased or a mixer of numbers, letters or special symbols is used, then security is strengthened, but user inconvenience increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines authentication number input with biometric data input (fingerprint, iris) into a unified authentication process. Users can simultaneously provide both types of authentication information through integrated input regions, merging two separate authentication methods into one coordinated action that strengthens security without increasing operational burden

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication system is designed to accept multiple types of authentication information (authentication numbers and biometric data) through the same interface and processing mechanism. The input regions can handle different authentication modalities universally, allowing the system to flexibly process various authentication methods without requiring separate dedicated interfaces for each type

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

2Measurement precision

If biometric data input region is fixed, then device structure is simple, but recognition accuracy decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidinput region complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic input regions that can change their boundaries, size, and position based on the type of biometric data being captured. The controller adjusts the input region parameters in real-time according to the detected biometric data type, allowing the system to optimize the capture area for each specific biometric modality while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If multiple input regions are provided for different biometric data types, then recognition accuracy is improved, but user operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the authentication interface into multiple input regions, each optimized for specific biometric data types. This segmentation allows each region to be tailored for maximum recognition accuracy of its intended biometric modality while maintaining clear visual separation that guides users on where to place different types of biometric data

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of requiring users to select which input region to use based on the biometric data type, the system automatically detects the biometric data type and directs it to the appropriate input region. This inversion of the selection logic from user-driven to system-driven simplifies user operation while maintaining the benefits of multiple specialized input regions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Data Source

PatentUS10860699B2Terminal device and method for performing user authentication by means of biometric data
Publication Date: 2020.12.08 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention provides an authentication which is performed by means of simultaneously inputting biometric data such as fingerprint, iris and the like when inputting an authentication number, wherein input area provided to a user varies such that biometric data can be input and recognized accurately and easily. Therefore, the present invention enhances convenience for a user and increases security and reliability of authentication.