Motion-Based Identity Authentication Using Pattern Tracing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional identity authentication methods face a tradeoff between security and convenience, with PIN/password-based systems being vulnerable to theft and biometric methods being difficult to change and replicate, leading to increased susceptibility to identity theft.
Innovation Solution
A motion-based identity authentication system that uses a communications device to securely authenticate an individual by tracing a pattern, generating unique motion-based behavior data that combines biometric and behaviometric characteristics, making it difficult to replicate and providing an additional security layer against identity theft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complicated PIN or password is used that differs for each entity, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical memorization system (PIN/password recall) with a motion-based biometric system. The system captures motion data from the individual's natural movements and uses pattern recognition algorithms to authenticate identity, eliminating the need for manual password entry and memorization while maintaining high security through unique motion pattern analysis
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the authentication parameter from static (PIN/password strings) to dynamic (motion patterns over time). By capturing temporal and spatial characteristics of natural movements, the system creates authentication credentials that are both secure (unique to each individual) and convenient (based on natural, unconscious movements rather than deliberate memorization)
2Ease of operation
If the same PIN or password is used for each entity, then ease of operation is improved, but security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the static password system with a dynamic motion-based biometric system that captures the temporal and spatial characteristics of natural movements. This substitution provides both the convenience of a single authentication method across multiple entities and the security of unique, hard-to-replicate motion patterns that are specific to each individual
3Reliability
If conventional hardware or software tokens are used, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical token systems with a motion-based biometric authentication system. Instead of requiring individuals to carry and physically present hardware tokens, the system captures motion data from natural movements and uses pattern recognition to authenticate identity, providing both enhanced security (motion patterns are difficult to steal or duplicate) and improved convenience (no physical token to carry or forget)
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods and computer storage mediums securely authenticate an identity of an individual based on a pattern that is traced by the individual. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to prompting an individual with a pattern to trace when attempting to authenticate the identity of the individual during an identity authentication session. Motion-based behavior data that is generated by motions executed by the individual as the individual traces the pattern is captured via a motion-capturing sensor. The motion-based behavior data is unique to the individual and has a low likelihood of being duplicated by an unauthorized individual attempting to fraudulently pose as the individual. The captured motion-based behavior data is compared to previously captured motion-based behavior data from previous traces of the pattern completed by the individual. The identity of the individual is authenticated when the motion-based behavior data is within a threshold of the previously captured motion-based behavior data.