On-Board Network Re-Authentication Using Monitored Traffic Activity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods require user interaction for re-authentication on-board wireless networks, which is inconvenient and vulnerable to spoofing attacks, impacting network performance and revenue.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device is recognized by an on-board wireless network without user interaction through device identifiers and monitoring network usage patterns to re-authenticate securely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If user interaction is required for re-authentication, then security can be maintained, but user convenience deteriorates and network performance is impacted
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs re-authentication automatically without requiring user interaction. The network monitors traffic patterns and device identifiers to autonomously determine whether to grant access, making the authentication process self-service oriented and eliminating the need for manual user input during re-authentication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical authentication (user entering credentials) with automated digital monitoring of traffic patterns and device identifiers. The system uses software-based analysis of network traffic characteristics to substitute for traditional manual authentication mechanisms.
2Reliability
If manual re-authentication is performed, then security checks can be conducted, but network performance deteriorates due to repeated authentication processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary monitoring of traffic patterns and device identifiers during the initial authentication process, storing this information for later use. When re-authentication is needed, the system retrieves and analyzes previously collected data rather than conducting entirely new security checks, thereby maintaining security while improving performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The network continuously monitors traffic patterns and uses this feedback to make intelligent re-authentication decisions. By analyzing ongoing traffic characteristics and comparing them against stored profiles, the system can rapidly determine whether to grant access without requiring slow manual authentication processes.
3Ease of operation
If device identifiers are monitored without user interaction, then user convenience improves, but the complexity of the authentication system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network infrastructure is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it continues to handle traditional authentication while simultaneously monitoring traffic patterns, analyzing device identifiers, and making automated re-authentication decisions. This multi-functionality allows the system to provide convenient automated authentication without requiring separate dedicated hardware for each function.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided to re-authenticating an electronic device. The systems and methods (1) receive from an electronic device, a request to access a local access network on-board a vehicle, the request including a device identifier of the electronic device; (2) query, using the device identifier, an access profile assigned to the electronic device to determine that the electronic device has previously been authenticated during a first communication session, wherein the access profile is assigned to the electronic device based upon an indication of a user selection received from the electronic device; (3) monitor network usage associated with the electronic device during a second communication session; and (4) automatically re-authenticate the electronic device based on the monitoring.