Location-Based Identity Verification System for Secure Personal Data Access

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Identity theft has become a common issue due to the vulnerability of entering and processing personal information online, where a single mistake, such as clicking a wrong link, can compromise sensitive data.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that verifies user identity by location through 4myIDlock.com, eliminating the need to manually input personal information by automatically providing it when correctly verified, using a remote server and user PC device to manage user accounts and business profiles, and securely inputting verified information into websites.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If personal information is entered manually into websites, then users can provide required information for services, but users become vulnerable to identity theft and data compromise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity of personal informationVSAvoidconvenience of providing personal information
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary system (4myIDlock.com) that acts as a mediator between users and websites. This system stores personal information securely and provides it automatically through verified access, eliminating the need for users to manually enter sensitive data into potentially vulnerable websites. The intermediary layer protects users from direct exposure to website security risks while still enabling information transfer when appropriate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing users to set up location-based access controls and automatic information sharing rules once. After initial configuration, the system automatically manages information dissemination based on user location and predefined criteria, eliminating the need for repeated manual entry and reducing ongoing user interaction with potentially insecure forms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If personal information is stored online for automatic access, then manual entry is eliminated, but new security vulnerabilities and verification requirements are introduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of providing personal informationVSAvoidcomplexity of verification system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the verification parameter from traditional username/password authentication to location-based verification. By using geographic location data as the primary verification mechanism, the system simplifies the user experience (users just need to be in the right location) while maintaining security. This parameter change transforms a complex credential-based system into a more intuitive location-based system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring access rules, location parameters, and verification criteria before actual information access is needed. Users set up their preferences, designated locations, and sharing rules in advance, so that when they need to access services, the system automatically handles verification and information provision without requiring complex real-time decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If location-based verification is implemented, then automatic information provision is enabled, but privacy concerns and location tracking requirements arise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficiency of information accessVSAvoidprivacy risks from location tracking
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by implementing location-based verification only where and when needed, rather than continuously tracking users. The system verifies location specifically at designated secure locations where information access is required, and maintains privacy by not tracking users elsewhere. This localized approach provides security efficiency only at critical points while minimizing overall privacy intrusion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses partial action by implementing location verification only for specific designated locations and specific types of information access, rather than continuous comprehensive tracking. Users can choose which locations and which information sets require location-based verification, allowing the system to apply privacy-intrusive measures only partially and only when necessary for security, rather than excessively and continuously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11663357B2System and method of providing secure access to personal information
Publication Date: 2023.05.30 BOLYARD JR DAVID W
  • US11663357B2 patent drawing
  • US11663357B2 patent drawing
  • US11663357B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A system including at least one remote server and a corresponding user personal computing (PC) device implements a method of providing secure access to personal information. The remote server manages at least one user account and a plurality of business profiles. The user account is associated with a corresponding user PC device and includes personal information and a user access code. The method begins by receiving an access code attempt for the user account with the corresponding user PC device. The access code attempt is relayed from the corresponding user PC device to the remote server. The method continues by receiving at least one service request associated to at least one specific business profile with the corresponding user PC device. The service request is relayed from the corresponding user PC device to the remote server. The specific business profile is granted access to the personal information with the remote server.