Proximity-Based Access Rights Update for Network Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of network services face difficulties in easily and securely changing access rights to their shared content, particularly when they want to grant access to new individuals in a secure and convenient manner.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize location information, such as obtained through short-range wireless communication links or satellite positioning systems, to determine proximity between devices, enabling a server to update access rights within a network service, allowing users to grant access to content by assigning specific access levels to users of nearby devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually manage access rights to their content in a network service, then security control is maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting when devices are in proximity through location information, and pre-establishes the conditions for access rights updates before user intervention is needed. This eliminates the need for manual registration steps and accelerates the access granting process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically updating access rights based on proximity detection between devices. The network service autonomously identifies when a second device is near the first device and automatically grants access permissions without requiring manual user configuration or registration, thus saving time and simplifying operations.
2Ease of operation
If automatic proximity-based access granting is implemented, then user convenience is improved, but security risks may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring location information and device proximity status. When a second device enters the proximity threshold of the first device, the system receives feedback about this condition and automatically responds by updating access rights. This closed-loop feedback ensures that access control decisions are based on real-time conditions, maintaining security while enabling convenience.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and secure sharing of content by automatically updating access rights based on proximity, ensuring only intended users can access the content, enhancing user convenience and security.
Implementation Method 1
location information may be obtained using a short range wireless communication link between the first remote apparatus and the another remote apparatus
Implementation Method 2
location information may be obtained using a satellite positioning system
Data Source
AI summary
An approach is provided for enabling access to content in a network service. Location information is received, at a server, relating to a first remote apparatus and another remote apparatus. The received location information is utilized to determine that the first remote apparatus and the another remote apparatus are proximal to each other. Access rights are updated within a network service to enable the user of the another remote apparatus to access content associated with the user of the first remote apparatus.