Optical Interference for Anti-Recording Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods fail to effectively prevent unauthorized recording of protected content, leading to security breaches and violations, as they rely on punitive measures rather than enforcement capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing machine learning algorithms to identify recording devices and emit interfering light beams to disable or deter recording, combined with image processing and light control systems to obstruct recording capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If machine learning algorithms and light control systems are implemented to identify and disable recording devices, then security and prevention capability are improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising image capture devices, machine learning algorithms, and controllable light sources that act as a mediator between the protected content and potential recording devices. The system detects recording devices through image analysis and uses controlled light interference to prevent unauthorized recording, thereby enhancing security without requiring direct intervention in the recording process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or physical security measures with an optical-based system using controllable light sources and machine learning algorithms. Instead of using physical barriers or manual security personnel, the system uses digital image processing and optical interference to detect and disable recording devices, reducing mechanical complexity while improving reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If punitive measures are used to prevent unauthorized recording, then enforcement is simplified, but effectiveness and security are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenforcement simplicityVSAvoidsecurity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by proactively detecting recording devices before unauthorized recording can occur and immediately applying light interference to prevent the recording. This preemptive approach eliminates the need for complex post-detection enforcement procedures, maintaining ease of operation while significantly improving security effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service security enforcement where the automated detection and light interference mechanism operates autonomously without requiring human intervention. The machine learning algorithms automatically identify recording devices and the light control system automatically applies countermeasures, simplifying enforcement while enhancing security through consistent, immediate response

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10290325B1Securing protected content by identifying recording devices
Publication Date: 2019.05.14 CA TECH INC
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AI summary

A method includes identifying, using a machine learning algorithm, a recording device in a first image in a stream of images of a scene captured by a camera. The method also includes determining that the recording device is likely recording a protected resource based on a positioning of an aperture of the recording device and information associated with the recording device in the stream of images. The method additionally includes, in response to determining that the recording device is likely recording the protected resource, removing any content designated as protected content from a display screen.