Public Display Content Control via User Device Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users are hesitant to access information on public computing devices due to concerns about personal information security and privacy, as existing technologies do not effectively control the presentation of content on these devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows users to select and control the presentation of content on public display devices by determining if the content is permitted to be displayed based on user settings, ensuring secure and private information sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users access information on public computing devices, then information accessibility is improved, but personal information security and privacy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism where users must verify their identity through a verification process before accessing content on the public display device. This intermediary verification step acts as a mediator between the user's access request and the content presentation, ensuring that only authenticated users can access their personal information while maintaining the convenience of public device usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality control by allowing users to selectively control which content is presented on the public display device based on their authentication status and preferences. Each user's access rights and content visibility are customized individually, enabling secure personal information access while maintaining the public nature of the device.
2Ease of operation
If users enter personal information on public computing devices, then account access is improved, but privacy and data security deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The verification process serves as an intermediary mechanism that secures the entry of personal information. Instead of directly storing and displaying all user information, the system uses verification as a mediator to authenticate users before allowing any personal data to be processed or displayed on the public device, thereby reducing privacy and data security risks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and separates the authentication function from the content display function. By taking out the verification process as a distinct preliminary step, the system ensures that personal information is not directly exposed on the public device but is instead processed through a secure authentication layer that protects user privacy and data security.
3Reliability
If smartphones and tablets are used for secure access, then information security is improved, but screen size and input options deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the computing experience into two parts: the secure authentication process that occurs on the user's personal device (smartphone or tablet), and the content presentation that occurs on the public display device. This segmentation allows users to maintain security through their personal devices while accessing content on larger public screens, effectively resolving the contradiction between security and screen size.
Solution Approach 2:
The verification process acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between personal secure devices and public display devices. Users authenticate on their secure personal devices, and the verification system then enables secure access to content on the public display, allowing users to enjoy large screen real estate while maintaining the security benefits of personal devices.
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AI summary
Implementations for controlling content to be presented on a public display device are described herein. In one example, a user device may select a display device of a plurality of public display devices. Upon identifying content on the user device that is to be presented on the display device, the user device may then determine, based on a control setting of the user device, that the content is permitted to be presented on the display device. Based on the determining that the content is permitted to be presented, the user device may transmit the content to the display device to be presented. Corresponding methods, devices, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.