Nano-display credential encryption with dynamic algorithm positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Resource security concerns arise during the transmission of sensitive resources, as existing methods lack sufficient security measures to protect the integrity of these resources.

Innovation Solution

A system employing transient pliant encryption with nano-display cards, which involves double encrypting user credentials at specified intervals and displaying them on a nano-display using an array of fields, ensuring that encryption algorithms are randomly positioned to prevent identical outputs and using colorized fields to represent alphanumeric characters, enhancing security through unpredictable and dynamic encryption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional resource transfer methods are used, then simplicity and ease of operation are maintained, but resource security and integrity protection are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource securityVSAvoidsimplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The credential display is segmented into multiple independently controllable fields on the nano-display, where each field can show different portions of encrypted credentials or encryption algorithm indicators. This segmentation allows the system to display only necessary information in a structured manner, enhancing security while maintaining user-friendly presentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary encryption layer between the credential storage and display mechanisms. Credentials are encrypted using selected algorithms before being displayed on the nano-display, and the encryption algorithm indicators are shown as intermediaries to verify the encryption state without exposing actual credential values, thus protecting resource security while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If static encryption methods are used, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but encryption variability and unpredictability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveencryption securityVSAvoidencryption mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The encryption mechanism transitions from static to dynamic by periodically re-encrypting credentials at specified intervals and randomly selecting encryption algorithms from available options. The nano-display dynamically updates to reflect current encryption states and algorithm indicators, ensuring high encryption variability and unpredictability while managing complexity through automated periodic operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements periodic re-encryption of credentials at specified time intervals, creating a rhythm of security updates. This periodic action ensures that encryption keys and algorithms are refreshed regularly, maintaining high security variability without requiring continuous manual intervention, thus balancing security enhancement with manageable system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Reliability

If encryption algorithm indicators are fixed in position, then display simplicity is maintained, but security against pattern recognition is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity against pattern recognitionVSAvoiddisplay mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces asymmetry in the display mechanism by randomly positioning encryption algorithm indicators across different fields on the nano-display for each encryption cycle. This asymmetric positioning prevents predictable patterns while maintaining clear visual distinction between different indicator types, enhancing security against pattern recognition with moderate display complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses color changes in the nano-display fields to indicate different encryption algorithms and credential states. By assigning specific colors to different algorithm types or encryption statuses, the system provides clear visual information about the current encryption state without requiring fixed positional indicators, thus enhancing security while maintaining display simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach provides a secure and dynamic method for resource distribution, thwarting unauthorized access and ensuring the integrity of sensitive resources by maintaining a high level of encryption variability and unpredictability.

Implementation Method 1

the nano-display further comprises a light emitting diode display configured to display prestored colored images

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS11281788B2Transient pliant encryption with indicative nano display cards
Publication Date: 2022.03.22 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for secure communication of information that may be used to authorize communications or transfer of resources by use of a transient pliant encryption mechanism in conjunction with an indicative nano-display. The provided systems, methods, and computer program products are designed to select and apply multiple encryption algorithms in a varied fashion and update displayed information on a nano-display. Credentials for a user may be stored and securely communicated via a transient nano-display that is updated at a configured interval of time and is indecipherable to unauthorized third parties.