One-Time Access Automation System via Dynamic Credentials
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home and business automation systems face inefficiencies in managing one-time access for users, as adding or modifying users is cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when temporary access is required without creating a user profile or registering with the system.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and apparatus that grant one-time permission to access an automation system using access parameters such as a limited time frame, single-use entry code, or limited number of entries, generating a URL for access via SMS, email, or social media, allowing administrators to manage temporary user access without creating a user profile, and automatically expiring access after use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional user management methods are used in automation systems, then users can be added or modified, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments user access management into two distinct modes: traditional persistent user profiles and temporary one-time access credentials. This segmentation allows the system to handle different access scenarios efficiently, using simplified temporary credentials for guests or short-term visitors, thereby reducing the time and complexity associated with traditional user management processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces temporary access credentials (such as time-limited passwords or codes) as an intermediary mechanism between the automation system and users who need temporary access. This intermediary allows users to access the system without creating full user profiles, thus eliminating the cumbersome registration process while maintaining security through time-limited or single-use credentials.
2Device complexity
If temporary access is granted without user profile creation, then administrative burden is reduced, but system security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic access credentials that are time-limited or single-use, allowing the system to maintain security while reducing complexity. These dynamic credentials automatically expire or become invalid after use, ensuring that temporary access does not compromise long-term system security while eliminating the need for persistent user profiles for temporary users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of access credentials from permanent user profiles to temporary, time-bounded credentials. By modifying the validity period and usage constraints of access credentials, the system maintains security through controlled access windows while simplifying the user management process for temporary users.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems are described for managing one-time access to an automation system. According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to grant a user access to an automation is described. The method may comprise receiving one or more access parameters to authorize one-time permission to the user to access the automation system. The method may further comprise granting one-time permission to the user to access the automation system based at least in part on the one or more access parameters. The method may additionally comprise generating a message comprising at least the one-time permission to access the automation system. The one or more access parameters may comprise at least one of a limited time frame, single use entry code, or a limited number of entries.