Multifactor Mutual Authentication Using Color and Code Components
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional multifactor authentication systems face issues such as compromised passwords, expired tokens, fooled biometrics, and user fatigue due to time-consuming verification processes.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that combines a color-based authentication component and a code-based authentication component for multifactor mutual authentication, where a first server provides both components to parties to enhance security and reduce authentication time, using colors that can only be detected by computing devices and changing based on proximity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional multifactor authentication methods (passwords, tokens, biometrics) are used, then authentication security is provided, but the authentication process becomes time-consuming and causes user fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The authentication system is segmented into multiple independent authentication components (color-based authentication, code-based authentication, biometric authentication, location-based authentication). Each component can be independently verified, allowing parallel processing of authentication checks, which reduces overall authentication time while maintaining security through multiple verification layers
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional manual authentication methods (typing passwords, entering codes) with automated recognition systems. Color-based authentication uses device camera detection of color codes, and location-based authentication uses GPS/Geofencing technology to automatically verify user presence, eliminating manual input and reducing authentication time
2Ease of operation
If traditional authentication evidence (passwords, tokens, biometrics) is used, then authentication can be performed, but the evidence may be compromised, expired, or fooled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite authentication system that combines multiple authentication evidence types (color codes, verification codes, biometric data, location information) into a unified authentication framework. This composite approach ensures that if one evidence type is compromised or expires, other evidence types can still validate authentication, thereby improving overall evidence reliability while maintaining operational capability
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication system dynamically adapts by selecting and weighting different authentication components based on current security requirements and user context. The system can adjust which authentication methods are required (color-based, code-based, biometric, location-based) and modify verification stringency in real-time, ensuring reliable authentication while maintaining ease of operation under varying conditions
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AI summary
Method and systems described herein may provide multifactor mutual authentication. A first server may provide a first party and a second party with at least two authentication components in order for the first party to authenticate the identity of the second party, and vice versa. The first authentication component may include a color-based authentication component, while the second authentication component may include a code-based authentication component. Both factors need to be validated in order for the authentication to be successful. The color-based authentication component, in combination with the code-based authentication component, may improve the speed with which the mutual authentication is performed.