Multi-Factor Authentication Window for Geolocation Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional token-based authentication mechanisms are cumbersome and difficult to update, often incompatible with geolocation methodologies, and require complex authentication keys, making them inconvenient for users.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a multi-factor authentication system that uses a combination of user credentials, device possession, and location-based authentication, where an authentication window is dynamically enabled and managed by a backend authentication server, allowing users to authenticate through a network using encrypted requests and responses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If token-based authentication is implemented, then security control is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to complex authentication keys

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity controlVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces physical token devices with a software-based authentication window mechanism that runs on existing user devices. Instead of requiring users to carry and operate separate hardware tokens, the system uses encrypted authentication windows that can be displayed and interacted with on smartphones, tablets, or computers, thereby maintaining security while improving user convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication window mechanism serves multiple functions: it provides authentication verification, displays security status, enables geolocation-based authentication, and works across different devices and platforms. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate token devices while maintaining robust security control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If physical token devices are used, then authentication security is improved, but device update capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication securityVSAvoiddevice update capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The authentication system is designed to be dynamic and adaptable, allowing authentication window parameters, encryption methods, and geolocation requirements to be updated remotely without requiring physical device replacement. This enables continuous security improvements and adaptability to new threats.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If traditional token-based authentication is used, then authentication control is improved, but compatibility with geolocation methodologies deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication controlVSAvoidgeolocation compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges authentication verification with geolocation capabilities by integrating location services into the authentication window mechanism. The system can require both authentication credentials and location verification to be presented within the authentication window, creating a unified multi-factor authentication approach that maintains control while enabling geolocation compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If complex authentication keys are required, then security is improved, but authentication process simplicity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidauthentication process simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the complexity of authentication key generation and management from the user's responsibility and transfers it to the server-side authentication window system. Users simply need to present their credentials and location within the authentication window, while the system handles the complex verification, encryption, and validation processes automatically.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS10049204B2Computer readable storage media for multi-factor authentication and methods and systems utilizing same

Publication Date: 2018.08.14 GEN DIGITAL INC

AI summary

Systems and methods for providing multi-factor authentication are discloses herein. A method for multi-factor authentication may include a step for receiving an authentication window request from an electronic device. The authentication window request may be configured to identify a user. The method may further include enabling an authentication window responsive, at least in part, to receipt of the authentication window request. The method may further include receiving a login verification request from an application server. The method may further include providing a response to the application server responsive, at least in part, to receiving the login verification request. The response may indicate whether the user may be selectively authenticated.