Indexable Authentication System with Group Access Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current authentication systems are cumbersome for users as they require managing multiple accounts and credentials across different services, leading to difficulties in multitasking, such as accessing entertainment while exercising, and pose risks due to centralized storage of sensitive information, with existing 2FA systems being inconvenient for managing permissions and security.

Innovation Solution

An indexable authentication system that uses an authentication server, credential database, and credential index medium to manage authentication credentials, allowing users to associate and disassociate permissions across multiple sessions without individually changing each account, providing simpler and more secure identity verification and payment processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users manage multiple accounts and credentials across different services, then they can access various services, but the complexity of managing authentication credentials increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to multiple servicesVSAvoidmanagement of authentication credentials

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple authentication credentials and account management functions into a single authentication system. The system stores and manages credentials for multiple services (entertainment, fitness, retail, etc.) in one centralized location, allowing users to access various services through unified authentication rather than managing separate credentials for each service

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication system is designed to be universal, supporting multiple service types (entertainment providers, fitness centers, retail stores, etc.) through a single platform. The system can authenticate users across different service categories and handle various credential types, making it applicable to diverse authentication scenarios without requiring service-specific management approaches

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If users store all account information on a single physical card, then access is simplified, but the risk of data theft and identity theft increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to account informationVSAvoidrisk of data theft

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the authentication system into multiple components: a credential storage component, an authentication processing component, and a service access component. Sensitive credential data is encrypted and stored securely, while the authentication system processes requests without exposing raw credentials. This segmentation reduces the risk that a single point of failure or breach will compromise all account information

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication system acts as an intermediary between users and service providers. Instead of storing all account information directly on a physical card accessible to users, the system uses encrypted credential data stored in secure memory, with authentication processed through controlled interfaces. This intermediary layer protects sensitive information while still enabling convenient access

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If users set up 2FA with each account individually, then security is improved, but the time and effort required for setup and management increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidsetup and management time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple 2FA setups into a single unified authentication process. Instead of requiring separate 2FA configuration for each service, the system implements centralized 2FA that works across all connected services. When a user enables 2FA in the authentication system, it automatically applies to all services, eliminating the need to repeat the setup process for each individual account

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Productivity

If users need to access entertainment programming while exercising at a gym, then multitasking is enabled, but the complexity of signing into multiple services increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemultitasking capabilityVSAvoidsigning into services

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The authentication system provides universal access to multiple service types including entertainment providers and fitness centers through a single credential. Users can access entertainment programming while exercising at the gym without needing separate login credentials for each service, as the unified authentication system handles both access scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11604864B2Indexable authentication system with group access control and method

Publication Date: 2023.03.14 MYERS CODY

AI summary

An indexable authentication system is provided for authenticating users and/or groups across multiple sessions. The indexable authentication system may include an authentication server, security component, communication component, credential database, authentication credential, credential index medium, origin terminal, access provisioning component, content filtering component, payment processing component, and provider aspects. Authorized sessions may be stored on a user device for future authentication actions. A method for authenticating users across multiple sessions using the indexable authentication system is also provided.