Proximity Session Mobility for Secure Device Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems face challenges in seamless multimedia content exchange and interaction between diverse devices in proximity, particularly in enterprise settings, due to authentication requirements, data transfer costs, and limited collaboration capabilities in conferences, especially for touch-screen and mobile devices.
Innovation Solution
A proximity session mobility system and method that uses an identity server module and exchange agent modules to authenticate and connect devices, enable seamless multimedia sharing, and provide remote control functionality, allowing for secure and efficient data transfer and collaboration without manual authentication, and enabling whiteboarding capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual authentication and device registration processes are implemented for secure network access, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to tedious credential entry requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables devices to automatically authenticate and register with the network using their unique device identifiers. The exchange agent modules on devices autonomously handle the authentication process with the identity server module, eliminating the need for manual user intervention in credential entry while maintaining security through device-specific authentication.
2Ease of operation
If data transfer through mobile networks (3G/4G) is used for seamless connectivity, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of energy and data transfer costs worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a proximity detection mechanism that acts as an intermediary to determine whether devices are in close proximity. When proximity is detected, the system automatically switches the data transfer path from expensive mobile networks to free local WiFi networking, eliminating mobile data charges while maintaining seamless connectivity for local interactions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If diverse device types and operating systems are supported for universal compatibility, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity worsens due to variety of protocols and authentication methods
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a universal identity server module and exchange agent architecture that works across all device types and operating systems. Instead of implementing device-specific authentication protocols, the system uses a standardized approach where any device with an exchange agent can authenticate using its unique identifier, making the system universally compatible without requiring complex device-specific implementations.
4Ease of operation
If temporary WiFi access is granted to guest users for conference participation, then ease of operation is improved, but security deteriorates due to potential unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication of guest devices through the identity server module before granting WiFi access. Each guest device is authenticated using its unique device identifier, and the system pre-establishes secure connection parameters including encryption settings. This preliminary security check ensures that only authenticated devices can access the network, maintaining security while enabling instant access for approved guests.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for seamless exchange and interaction of multimedia content between communication devices are disclosed. The method can include the discovery and identification of devices within proximity of a sending device. The found devices can be authenticated through unique identifiers established during registration. The sender can seamlessly establish a connection with the found devices using the connection requirements. The sending device can share or serve as a remote control to redirect, navigate or draw content, with a simple action or a gesture command, to the found device. The shared multimedia content, can either reside on the sender's mobile device or on a remote server within a connected network. Contextual telephony integration such as pulling in personal contacts from a device to a conference call can be provided. White boarding techniques facilitated among multiple users within a conference and a WiFi® end point or access point are described.