Embedded Sensor Driver Authentication Profile
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drive-through ATMs lack efficient and secure methods for driver authentication, often requiring manual input that can distract drivers and is not feasible during vehicle operation.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing embedded vehicle sensors to collect biometric and driving habit data, creating a unique driver profile for authentication, which allows secure transactions without manual input, using a vehicle wallet for financial and banking operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual authentication input is required at drive-through ATMs, then authentication security can be maintained, but driver distraction increases and operation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the vehicle and its sensors to perform authentication automatically without requiring manual input from the driver. The embedded sensors continuously monitor driver characteristics and vehicle operations to autonomously verify identity, eliminating the need for drivers to manually enter credentials or provide biometric input while driving.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical authentication inputs (keyboards, buttons, biometric scanners requiring user interaction) with an automated sensing system that uses embedded vehicle sensors to non-contactfully capture driver characteristics and vehicle operational data for authentication purposes.
2Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are deployed for comprehensive driver authentication, then authentication accuracy improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a multi-functional sensor architecture where various vehicle sensors (cameras, microphones, steering wheel sensors, pedal sensors, etc.) serve dual purposes: they monitor driver characteristics for authentication while also performing their original vehicle operational functions. This reduces the need for separate dedicated authentication hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges authentication functionality with existing vehicle systems by integrating the authentication sensor suite into the vehicle's existing sensor network. The computer processor combines authentication data processing with vehicle operation monitoring, and the communication interface consolidates authentication communications with vehicle telemetry systems.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for driver authentication through embedded sensing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for driver authentication through embedded sensing may include a vehicle that may include a plurality of sensors, each sensor sensing at least one of a characteristic of a vehicle occupant and a movement of the vehicle occupant; at least one computer processor executing a computer application, the computer application receiving and processing data from the plurality of sensors; and a communication interface. The system may further include a back-end server in communication with the vehicle communication interface and a plurality of locations in communication with the back-end server. In one embodiment, the characteristic may be a biometric characteristic of the vehicle occupant.