Identity Document Image Authentication Workflow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing computing systems are inadequate in performing identity verification using official identity documents as part of a password-less, mobile device-based user authentication workflow, leading to user frustration due to forgotten authentication credentials and unnecessary credential reset processes.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for user authentication using an imaged machine-readable identity document, where a server computing device extracts and verifies user-identifying data elements from image files, generates a transient access code, and connects the user to secure computing resources without requiring changes to existing authentication credentials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional username and password authentication is used, then user authentication can be performed, but users experience frustration when forgetting credentials and must undergo time-consuming credential reset processes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication processVSAvoidcredential reset time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a digital copy of the user's physical identity document (driver's license, passport, etc.) by capturing an image and extracting relevant data elements. This digital copy serves as the basis for authentication, eliminating the need to remember traditional credentials while maintaining security through verified identity information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical memorization and typing of passwords with an automated optical recognition system. The server computing device automatically captures images of identity documents, extracts data elements using image recognition algorithms, and performs verification without requiring the user to manually enter or remember authentication credentials.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing computing systems are configured for traditional authentication, then password-based security is maintained, but the systems cannot perform identity verification using official identity documents in a mobile device-based workflow

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication methodsVSAvoidsystem configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The server computing device is designed to handle multiple authentication methods within a unified system. It can process both traditional username/password authentication and the new identity document-based authentication, making the system versatile and adaptable to different user needs while maintaining a consistent interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer consisting of image capture interfaces and data extraction algorithms that bridge the physical identity document and the digital authentication system. This intermediary automatically processes the document image, extracts relevant data elements, and formats them for verification, simplifying the integration into existing systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If users visit physical locations for authentication assistance, then credential recovery is possible, but the process adds unnecessary time to the visit and leads to user frustration

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice transaction speedVSAvoidauthentication process

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables users to perform their own authentication and credential recovery processes independently at physical locations. Using the mobile device to capture and transmit identity document images, users can verify their identity and access services without requiring staff assistance for credential recovery, thereby speeding up the transaction process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Users can pre-configure their identity document information and contact channel preferences in advance. When visiting a physical location, the system retrieves this pre-configured information and uses it to expedite the authentication process, eliminating the need for time-consuming credential recovery procedures during the visit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11924199B1Systems and methods for user authentication using an imaged machine-readable identity document

Publication Date: 2024.03.05 FMR CORP

AI summary

Described herein are computerized methods and systems for user authentication using an imaged machine-readable identity document. A server receives an authentication request from a first client device, including image files corresponding to a user's machine-readable identity document. The server displays on the first client device user-identifying data elements extracted from the image files. The server captures additional user-identifying data elements from the first client device, and verifies the user's identity based upon the user-identifying data elements. The server determines user contact channel data based upon the verified identity. The server displays the contact channel data on the first client device, and generates a transient access code upon receiving a contact channel selection. The server transmits the access code to a second client device corresponding to the contact channel selection, and connects the first client device to a secure resource upon validating the access code from the first client device.