Fingerprint-Based Permission Modification for Network Resources
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for accessing network-based resources on mobile communication devices often require manual credential entry, which is time-consuming, and fail to provide temporary access modifications, such as emergency responders needing access to restricted resources.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize fingerprint entry on a mobile communication device to identify a user profile with authorization to modify permission settings for network-based resources, allowing dynamic adjustment of access levels, including temporary changes via wireless communication networks or direct device communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual credential entry is used for accessing network-based resources, then security clearance verification is achieved, but access time is excessive and user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual credential entry (mechanical typing process) with fingerprint biometric authentication. The fingerprint sensor captures the user's fingerprint, which is then processed to verify identity and grant access to network-based resources, eliminating the need for manual typing of credentials and significantly reducing access time while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital copy of the user's fingerprint and stores it for authentication purposes. This fingerprint copy is used to verify the user's identity when they need to access network-based resources, replacing the need for manual credential entry and enabling rapid authentication
2Reliability
If fixed permission settings are assigned to users, then security control is maintained, but adaptability to changing situations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic permission settings that can be temporarily modified based on current situations. When a user presents a fingerprint matching an authorized profile, the system temporarily elevates their access level to match the authorized user's permissions for the duration of the emergency response, then automatically restores the original permission settings when the emergency concludes
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows a single fingerprint authentication mechanism to serve multiple functions: verifying user identity, determining current access levels, and temporarily modifying permissions based on the situation. This universal approach enables both security control and adaptability through a unified authentication system
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for adjusting permission settings associated with one or more network-based resources on a communication device. A graphical user interface is associated with a first user profile and is displayed on the communication device. A fingerprint entry is received on the communication device. The fingerprint entry is identified as associated with a second user profile that is authorized to change permission settings for the one or more network-based resources. The permission settings of the communication device are changed for the one or more network-based resources after identifying the fingerprint entry as associated with the second user profile.