Location Authentication Using Local Sensors Instead of Geofencing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing location authentication systems rely on geofencing, which is unreliable due to inconsistent GPS signals, leading to incorrect denial or granting of access to sensitive information.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing local sensors at the secure location to authenticate the user's presence, replacing geofencing with multiple location authentication techniques that capture information using sensors such as image capture devices, health metric sensors, and RFID, ensuring reliable access control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If geofencing with GPS signals is used for location authentication, then the system is simple to implement, but the reliability of authentication is poor due to inconsistent GPS signals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single GPS-based authentication system into multiple independent authentication techniques (GPS-based geofencing, Wi-Fi-based location, Bluetooth-based location, IP-based location). Each technique operates independently and can be used to authenticate location, so if one fails due to signal inconsistency, others can compensate, thereby improving overall authentication reliability while maintaining implementation simplicity.
2Reliability
If multiple location authentication techniques are used, then the authentication reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal location authentication system that can perform multiple authentication functions using different techniques (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IP). The system is designed to be multi-functional, where a single authentication framework supports various location determination methods, reducing the complexity that would otherwise arise from implementing separate systems for each technique.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple location authentication techniques into a unified system that evaluates all available techniques together. Rather than implementing separate standalone systems for GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and IP-based authentication, the patent combines them into one integrated authentication framework that can select and use the most reliable technique or combination of techniques, thereby managing system complexity while maintaining high authentication reliability.
3Ease of operation
If GPS signals are relied upon for location verification, then the system is easy to operate, but the authentication accuracy deteriorates in areas with poor GPS coverage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameters used for location determination by not relying solely on GPS signals but instead using multiple different parameters and techniques (Wi-Fi access points, Bluetooth devices, IP address geolocation). This allows the system to maintain ease of operation while improving location determination accuracy in areas where GPS coverage is poor, as it can switch to or combine with other location determination parameters that work better in such environments.
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AI summary
One embodiment provides a method, the method including: receiving, utilizing a location authentication system, a request from a user to access information required to be accessed from a secure location; determining, utilizing the location authentication system, the request has been received from the secure location utilizing at least one of a plurality of location authentication techniques available at the secure location, wherein each of the plurality of location authentication techniques includes capturing information using sensors located at the secure location; and granting, utilizing the location authentication system and responsive to determining the request has been received from the secure location, access to the information to the user. Other aspects are claimed and described.