Premises Access Authentication Using Optical and Audio Passcodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack effective methods for securely granting access to premises while away, leading to potential security system false alarms and compromised safety due to unverified access by delivery personnel or service providers.
Innovation Solution
A multi-factor authentication system using optically capturable and audio passcodes, verified through a premises monitoring system, to control access to premises, ensuring secure and verified entry by authorized individuals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical home key or PIN is provided to delivery personnel, then access to premises is enabled, but security system false alarms occur and verification of access is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The access control process is segmented into distinct phases: pre-authorization (homeowner initiates access request), authentication (delivery personnel verify identity via optically capturable and audio passcodes), and execution (door lock disengages). This segmentation allows verification at multiple points, preventing false alarms while maintaining security system integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The door lock device acts as an intermediary between the delivery personnel and the premises. It receives and verifies multiple authentication factors (optically capturable passcode, audio passcode, and optionally biometric data) before authorizing access. This intermediary function ensures that only authenticated individuals can access the premises, preventing unauthorized entry and false security alarms.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If security system is disarmed for delivery, then false alarms are prevented, but home protection is compromised for the entire day
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication of the delivery personnel before allowing access. The homeowner receives a notification with verification details (identity, photo, authentication status) before the door lock disengages. This preliminary verification prevents false alarms without requiring the security system to remain disarmed, as the authentication occurs prior to access execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback to the homeowner through notifications containing verification information about the delivery personnel. The homeowner receives updates on authentication status, identity verification, and access authorization. This feedback mechanism allows the homeowner to monitor the access process without disarming the security system, maintaining protection while preventing false alarms.
3Reliability
If multi-factor authentication is implemented, then access verification is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The door lock device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a traditional access control device and an authentication verification system. It integrates optical capture capabilities, audio processing, biometric sensing, and communication functions within a single device. This universality reduces the need for separate authentication devices while maintaining high verification reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service authentication where the delivery personnel independently verify their identity using the optically capturable passcode and audio passcode without requiring manual verification by the homeowner. The door lock device automatically processes the authentication factors and makes the access authorization decision, reducing the burden on the homeowner while maintaining high verification standards.
Data Source
AI summary
According to some embodiments, at least one computing device is provided. The at least one computing device receives an image of an optically capturable passcode, the image being captured by a premises monitoring system, receives recorded audio of audio rendered by a mobile device and captured by the premises monitoring system, the audio rendered by the mobile device comprising an audio passcode, authenticates a person associated with the mobile device based on the optically capturable passcode and the audio passcode, determines that the person is permitted access to the premises according to an access policy, and in response to authenticating the person and determining that the person is permitted access to the premises, causes a lock securing an access point of the premises to unlock.