Gesture-Based Multi-Level Security for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for securing electronic devices are inadequate in providing real-time, subtle security while allowing multiple users to access the device, failing to effectively manage access to applications and vital information.
Innovation Solution
A method that detects user gestures and identifies users via fingerprint data to control access to applications and data, providing multi-level security by determining specific activities based on the type of gesture and user, allowing dynamic permission reconfiguration and hidden security features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional security methods (fingerprint authentication, password, pattern) are used to secure electronic devices, then security protection is provided, but it is very difficult to secure applications and vital information in a subtle and real-time manner while sharing the device with multiple users
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts security levels and access permissions based on the detected gesture type and identified user. Different gestures (tap, swipe, long press) trigger different security responses, allowing real-time adaptation of security measures without requiring manual reconfiguration or re-login, thus providing subtle yet effective security management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically identifies users through fingerprint data obtained during gesture performance and autonomously determines and controls appropriate activities without user intervention. This self-service mechanism enables real-time security management by automatically granting or restricting access based on the combination of user identity and gesture type, eliminating the need for manual security configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the device is shared with multiple users, then device accessibility is improved, but security control over applications and vital information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments security control into multiple levels by combining user identification with gesture-type-based activity control. Each user can have different permission sets associated with different gesture types, allowing fine-grained segmentation of access rights to specific applications and data, thereby maintaining security control while enabling multi-user device sharing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different security measures to different applications and data types based on the identified user and gesture type. Instead of uniform security control, local quality principles allow specific security policies to be applied to specific resources (applications, data), enabling tailored security control that adapts to the specific context of user intent and resource sensitivity.
3Measurement precision
If fingerprint authentication is used for user identification, then user verification is improved, but the ability to provide multi-level security control based on gesture types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges fingerprint-based user identification with gesture-type detection to create a combined security mechanism. The fingerprint authentication provides accurate user verification, while the gesture type detection adds an additional dimension for security control. By combining these two mechanisms, the system achieves both precise user identification and multi-level security control, where the interaction between user identity and gesture type determines the granted permissions.
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AI summary
A method and electronic device for providing multi-level security comprises detecting a type of a gesture performed by a user on a portion of the electronic device, identifying the user based on fingerprint data of the user, wherein the fingerprint data of the user is obtained while the gesture is being performed, determining at least one activity to be performed based on the detected type of the gesture and the identified user, and controlling the at least one activity to be automatically performed in the electronic device.