Motion Gesture Access for Limited System Resources
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current information handling systems face challenges in providing quick and secure access to limited resources without navigating full security measures, as traditional access methods like biometric verification can be cumbersome and unreliable, especially in situations requiring immediate access to resources like cameras or recently used applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize motion gestures detected by orientation and motion sensors to grant ad-hoc, sequestered access to limited system resources, which are then verified through a hard login or biometric authentication, allowing temporary and restricted access based on context, location, and recent usage patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional biometric verification is used for access, then system security is maintained, but access speed and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The access control system is segmented into two distinct modes: full access requiring biometric verification and limited ad-hoc access via motion gestures. This segmentation allows the system to provide different security levels for different access scenarios, resolving the contradiction between security and access speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements partial action by providing limited access to a subset of resources without requiring full biometric authentication. Users can access recently used applications and limited system resources through simple motion gestures, while full access still requires proper authentication.
2Reliability
If full login procedures are required, then system security is ensured, but operational efficiency and ease of use deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-loading recently used applications and making them accessible through motion gestures alone. This preliminary preparation allows users to quickly access frequently needed resources without going through full login procedures, while still maintaining security for other operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The access control mechanism is made dynamic by allowing users to switch between limited ad-hoc access mode (for quick operations) and full access mode (requiring authentication). The system adapts the authentication requirement based on the specific operation being performed.
3Productivity
If motion gesture access is enabled, then access speed and ease of operation improve, but system security and resource protection worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Different security qualities are applied to different system resources. Recently used applications and non-sensitive resources are accessible through motion gestures with minimal authentication, while sensitive resources and full system access still require proper biometric verification. This local differentiation of security quality resolves the contradiction between access speed and resource protection.
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system includes a processor that determines a first orientation from orientation sensors and a sensor hub for detecting a motion gesture. The processor is further activated from a sleep state by the motion gesture and the information handling system includes a limited, ad-hoc access system that permits ad-hoc access to limited user pre-set or context-based system resources in response to the sudden motion gesture.