Mobile Device Iris Authentication Illuminance Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing iris authentication technologies face challenges in efficiently and accurately differentiating between real and forged irises, particularly under varying external illuminance conditions.

Innovation Solution

A mobile device and controlling method that utilize a prescribed region of the display for visible light illumination, allowing for more convenient and efficient authentication. The method adapts to external illuminance by employing different forgery prevention techniques, such as detecting pupil size changes and movements, to enhance accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional iris authentication is used without adapting to external illuminance conditions, then the authentication process is simple, but the accuracy of detecting forged irises deteriorates under varying lighting conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of detecting forged irisesVSAvoidcomplexity of authentication process
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptation of the authentication process based on external illuminance conditions. The controller adjusts the authentication method in real-time by detecting ambient light levels and selecting appropriate algorithms (first algorithm for low illuminance, second algorithm for high illuminance). This dynamic adjustment maintains high detection accuracy across varying lighting conditions while managing system complexity through conditional logic rather than multiple fixed systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes operational parameters based on external conditions by switching between different authentication algorithms according to illuminance levels. The first algorithm is applied when external illuminance is below a threshold, and the second algorithm is applied when illuminance exceeds the threshold. This parameter-based adaptation optimizes detection accuracy for forged irises while keeping the system manageable through conditional parameter selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If multiple forgery prevention methods are implemented to improve accuracy, then the detection accuracy of forged irises improves, but the processing time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracy of forged irisesVSAvoidauthentication processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically selects between multiple authentication algorithms based on real-time illuminance detection, rather than executing all methods sequentially. This dynamic selection reduces processing time by choosing the most appropriate algorithm for current lighting conditions while maintaining high detection accuracy. The controller efficiently switches between the first algorithm (for low illuminance) and second algorithm (for high illuminance) based on ambient light thresholds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies only the necessary level of authentication complexity required for current conditions. By using conditional logic to select between algorithms based on illuminance thresholds, the system performs partial action - applying the sufficient level of verification needed without always executing the most complex methods. This reduces unnecessary processing time while maintaining security effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a more accurate and efficient method for determining the presence or absence of a forged iris, improving the reliability of iris authentication across different illuminance conditions.

Implementation Method 1

a prescribed region of a display for visible light illumination

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission from display: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

sensing an external illuminance by an illumination sensor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIlluminance detection: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 3

a camera to photograph a user's eye region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectImage capture: Photography

Data Source

PatentEP3466041B1Mobile device and controlling method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.03.05 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Disclosed are a mobile device and controlling method thereof. The present invention includes a memory configured to register a first iris image, an illumination sensor configured to sense an external illuminance of the mobile device, a display configured to emit a light from a preset region, a camera configured to detect either a second iris image or a pupil image, and a controller configured to control the memory, the illumination sensor, the camera and the display and control the display to display a message for guiding a change of an eye according to the external illuminance sensed by the illumination sensor, wherein the message for guiding the change of the eye is changed according to the sensed external illuminance.