Internal Time Managing System for Information Equipment Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for limiting usage time of information equipment, such as power locks and computer timing shutdown devices, are either costly, inconvenient, or fail to prevent unauthorized access, leading to potential addiction and data security issues among teenagers.
Innovation Solution
A time managing system internally built into information equipment, comprising a security identifying module, setting management module, and control operation module, which sets and enforces usage time limits, prevents unauthorized access, and allows authorized users to reset limits with a password.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a power lock is used to cut off internal circuits of the information equipment, then unauthorized access is prevented, but opportunities for teenagers to use the information equipment are reduced and their basic operating abilities are influenced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the timing control function from the main information equipment system and implements it as a separate, removable timing device. This allows the equipment to remain fully functional while the timing control can be independently applied or removed, preventing unauthorized access during restricted periods while maintaining full accessibility when authorized.
Solution Approach 2:
The timing device acts as an intermediary between the user and the information equipment. It controls the power supply or signal transmission to the equipment based on predetermined time settings, serving as a mediating layer that enables authorized access during permitted times while blocking access during restricted times without permanently disabling the equipment.
2Loss of time
If a computer timing shutdown device is used to limit usage time, then usage time can be controlled, but additional expenditure is required and the device cannot be locked onto the computer
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the timing control functionality directly into the information equipment's power or control circuitry. The timing device integrates with the computer's existing power supply or control signals, eliminating the need for separate external timing devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective usage time control.
Solution Approach 2:
The information equipment incorporates self-service timing control capabilities through integrated circuits that automatically enforce usage time limits based on predetermined settings. The system monitors its own usage time and automatically shuts down or restricts access when time limits are reached, without requiring external timing devices or complex external control systems.
3Ease of operation
If a key element is used to initiate and set usage time limit, then timing mode can be activated, but if the key element is lost the user is unable to cancel the set usage time limit
Solution Approach 1:
The invention implements preliminary action by pre-setting multiple authorization levels and backup access methods during the initial configuration phase. Instead of relying on a single key element, the system pre-configures alternative authentication mechanisms (such as password backups, administrator codes, or hierarchical access levels) that can be activated if the primary key or authentication method is lost or compromised.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides beforehand cushioning by incorporating backup authentication mechanisms and recovery procedures that are prepared in advance. If the primary key element or authentication method is lost, the pre-configured backup methods provide a safety cushion that prevents complete system lockout, allowing authorized users to restore normal access while maintaining security against unauthorized users.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If usage time is strictly controlled to prevent addiction, then healthy development is promoted, but data stored in the information equipment may be stolen or accessed without authorization
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the access control system into multiple independent layers: timing-based access control for addiction prevention, and authentication-based access control (passwords, key elements, or biometric verification) for data security. These segmented control mechanisms operate independently, allowing the system to enforce usage time limits while maintaining robust data protection through separate authentication requirements that must be satisfied for any access to occur.
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AI summary
A time managing system and method for controlling usage time of information equipment can improve security of the information equipment. The system includes a security identifying module, a setting management module, and a control operation module, and is internally built in the information equipment. The security identifying module verifies authority of an authorized person who is thus able to set a usage time limit for the information equipment via the setting management module. Therefore, the control operation module is capable of determining whether the information equipment can be accessed according to the usage time limit. If system time of the information equipment exceeds the usage time limit, the information equipment would automatically shut down. This controls the usage time of the information equipment and prevents data stored in the information equipment from being accessed by unauthorized persons.