Package Delivery Token Verification for Offline Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ensuring secure delivery of packages by minimizing network bandwidth usage and enhancing security through smart-locks, while also incorporating biometric verification of delivery personnel.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilizes a token generating server to create a security token based on delivery data, which is attached to the package and verified using a receiver's device, incorporating biometric data of the delivery person, and ensuring access only when location, time, and identity match criteria are met.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional locking methods with key transmission are used, then package security is maintained, but network bandwidth consumption increases and security risks arise during key transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the security verification process from continuous network dependency by implementing offline token validation. The security token is generated once and can be validated locally without requiring ongoing network communication, thus reducing bandwidth consumption while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a security token as an intermediary element that mediates between the locking mechanism and the verification system. This token contains embedded security information that enables validation without direct network communication between the package and the verification server.
2Reliability
If traditional locking methods with key transmission are used, then package security is maintained, but security risks increase during key transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the vulnerable key transmission step from the system by replacing it with token-based verification. The security token is generated and stored securely, eliminating the need to transmit sensitive authentication credentials over the network.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a security token that contains a copy of the necessary verification information in an encrypted and tamper-proof format. This token can be validated without exposing the underlying security credentials, thus preventing transmission risks.
3Loss of energy
If basic token verification is used, then network bandwidth is minimized, but security against tampering is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary anti-action by incorporating tamper-detection mechanisms and biometric verification into the token validation process before package access is granted. This prevents tampering attempts rather than merely detecting them after the fact.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite security system that combines multiple verification methods (token validation, biometric authentication, and tamper detection) into a unified security mechanism. This multi-layered approach enhances security without requiring continuous network communication.
4Reliability
If biometric verification of delivery personnel is added, then security is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the delivery personnel to verify their own identity through biometric authentication integrated into the delivery device. The system automatically captures and validates biometric data without requiring manual verification processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the biometric verification function with the existing token validation system, combining multiple security functions into a unified verification process. This integration reduces the operational complexity despite adding enhanced security capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to method and system for securing delivery of a package. The method may include receiving, from a token generating server, a security token corresponding to security data associated with the delivery of the package. The token generating server may be configured to generate the security token corresponding to the security data upon receiving the security data from a sender device. A security code representative of the security token may be attached to the package. The method may further include capturing the security code from the package at the time of delivery of the package to a receiver, correlating the security code with the security token, to identify a match between the security code and the security token, and upon successful matching of the security code with the security token, allowing access of the package to the receiver.