EEG-Based Identity Verification for Secure Resource Authorization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current resource transfer mechanisms lack robust dynamic authorization methods to ensure the integrity and security of sensitive resources, necessitating enhanced identity verification processes.

Innovation Solution

The use of electroencephalogram (EEG) technologies to analyze unique user biometric patterns, integrating EEG readings with a network for real-time data transfer and authorization, enabling secure and seamless activation of intelligent resource instruments through EEG-based identity validation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional resource transfer mechanisms are used, then simplicity and convenience are maintained, but security and dynamic authorization capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresource securityVSAvoidauthorization system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical authentication systems (physical cards, passwords) with a bioelectric field-based authentication system using EEG technology. The EEG device captures brainwave patterns that serve as unique biological identifiers, substituting physical authentication artifacts with physiological signal-based verification. This resolves the contradiction by providing high security through unique biological patterns while maintaining operational simplicity for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes authentication parameters by using variable EEG patterns captured in real-time during resource transfer operations. Instead of static authentication credentials, the system captures and verifies dynamic brainwave patterns that change with each authentication event. This provides robust security through parameter variability while keeping the user interaction simple and consistent.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If static authorization credentials are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but dynamic authorization capability and security integrity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthorization integrityVSAvoidauthorization process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The EEG-based authentication system performs self-service by automatically capturing, processing, and verifying brainwave patterns without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously compares captured EEG patterns against stored reference patterns and automatically makes authorization decisions. This resolves the contradiction by providing dynamic authorization integrity through automated bioelectric verification while maintaining ease of operation as users simply need to present themselves for authentication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring EEG signals during the authentication process and providing real-time verification results. The system compares captured brainwave patterns against stored patterns and provides immediate feedback on authorization status. This enables dynamic authorization integrity through continuous verification while keeping the user experience simple and rapid.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If multiple authentication factors are implemented, then security is improved, but operational simplicity and user convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveidentity verification thresholdVSAvoidauthentication process simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The EEG-based authentication system serves multiple security functions simultaneously: it provides unique biological identification, verifies user intent through cognitive state analysis, and enables dynamic authorization decisions. A single EEG capture event performs what traditionally required multiple separate authentication factors (something you are + something you know + something you have). This resolves the contradiction by providing high identity verification thresholds through multi-functional EEG analysis while maintaining operational simplicity as users perform only one authentication action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach provides a secure and dynamic contactless distribution of resources by validating user identity through EEG patterns, ensuring the integrity and security of resource transactions.

Implementation Method 1

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a monitoring method to record electrical activity of the brain

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectroencephalography (EEG):

Data Source

PatentUS11741204B2Intelligent real time resource instrument activation using electroencephalogram signals

Publication Date: 2023.08.29 BANK OF AMERICA CORP

AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for secure communication of information that may be used to authorize communications or transfer of resources by use of an intelligent resource instrument with nano display. The provided systems, methods, and computer program products are designed to select and display viewable information, simultaneously record EEG readings for a user, and use this information to verify user identity. Upon verification of user identity, the intelligent resource instrument may be activated for use in a resource transfer.