Multi-Modal Biometric Authentication System for Secure Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices lack a security solution that balances security and convenience, particularly in providing secure authentication using biometric information while allowing for easy user operation.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method utilizing a sensor module to sense multiple pieces of biometric information and a controller to execute commands based on biometric combination information, enabling secure operations and user authentication through a single procedure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fingerprint recognition system is used for security, then authentication capability is provided, but security against illegal access is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple biometric recognition systems (fingerprint, face, iris, voice, etc.) into a unified authentication system. The controller integrates various sensor modules and their corresponding recognition algorithms to perform multi-modal biometric authentication, thereby enhancing security while maintaining convenience.
2Reliability
If multiple biometric recognition systems are integrated, then security is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed with multi-functionality to manage various biometric authentication modes. It can selectively activate different recognition systems based on user needs and device settings, providing a universal authentication framework that handles multiple biometric types without requiring separate control mechanisms for each.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication system dynamically adapts its complexity by selectively enabling or disabling specific biometric recognition modes based on operational context, user preferences, and security requirements. This dynamic configuration allows the system to simplify its operation when high security is not needed while maintaining full capability when required.
3Reliability
If complex biometric authentication is implemented, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the authentication process based on the situation. For routine operations, simpler authentication methods are used, while more complex multi-factor authentication is activated only when higher security is required, thus maintaining ease of operation for everyday use while providing strong security when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary authentication using simpler biometric methods first, and only proceeds to more complex verification steps if the initial authentication is inconclusive or if high-security operations are detected. This preliminary action approach reduces the operational burden on users for routine tasks.
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AI summary
An electronic device and a method that may provide security using complex biometric information are provided. The electronic device includes a sensor module configured to sense two or more pieces of biometric information and a controller configured to execute a command corresponding to biometric combination information when the biometric combination information corresponding to the two or more pieces of biometric information sensed through the sensor module exist. As described above, through use of the complex biometric information combined of two or more pieces of biometric information, more strengthened security may be provided to various objects in the electronic device.