Quantum Optimizer for Real-Time Multi-Faceted Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing user authentication methods face a trade-off between speed and accuracy, as conventional technologies struggle to process complex authentication data in real-time, making it difficult to authenticate users efficiently and securely in channels such as ATMs or financial institutions.

Innovation Solution

A system combining classical and quantum computing, where complex authentication data is processed by a quantum optimizer to confirm user identities quickly and accurately, leveraging quantum computing's ability to handle vast calculations and optimization problems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional authentication methods are used, then processing speed is maintained, but authentication accuracy and security are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthentication accuracyVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The authentication system is segmented into two distinct processing components: a quantum processor for handling complex authentication data analysis and a classical processor for basic operations. This segmentation allows the quantum processor to focus on improving authentication accuracy through sophisticated pattern recognition, while the classical processor maintains system responsiveness and overall processing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A hybrid computing architecture acts as an intermediary between quantum and classical processing capabilities. The system uses a quantum processor to handle specific authentication verification tasks that require high precision, while a classical processor manages general system operations, thereby resolving the contradiction between speed and accuracy through coordinated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If quantum computing is used for authentication, then processing accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthentication reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments computational tasks by complexity, assigning quantum processing only to authentication verification where enhanced reliability is critical, while classical processors handle routine operations. This selective application of quantum computing minimizes system complexity while maximizing reliability for essential functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hybrid system design creates a universal authentication platform that can handle both simple and complex authentication scenarios. The quantum processor provides enhanced reliability for difficult cases, while the classical processor handles straightforward cases, making the overall system adaptable to various complexity levels without requiring full quantum processing for all operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If multiple authentication variables are processed, then security is enhanced, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity levelVSAvoidauthentication time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces classical mechanical computing with quantum computing for processing multiple authentication variables. The quantum processor's ability to perform parallel computations and optimize complex variable interactions dramatically reduces authentication time while maintaining high security levels, overcoming the limitations of classical processing systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10412082B2Multi-variable composition at channel for multi-faceted authentication
Publication Date: 2019.09.10 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for providing real-time multi-faceted authentication of a user before or during the user's interaction with a channel. The system uses authentication devices to acquire large amounts of authentication level information data, then makes a determination that at least a portion of the acquired authentication level information data cannot be efficiently processed by a conventional computer apparatus due to the complexity of a required analysis process and/or the quantity of data that must be processed. The system then formats and transmits this authentication data to a special quantum optimizer that is configured to perform the complex analysis and/or process extremely large volumes of data substantially in real-time. The quantum optimizer performs the analysis and returns a confirmed identity of the user that is then used by the conventional computer apparatus to authenticate the user for the interaction with the channel.