Remote Authorization Interface Using Camera Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for managing remote authorization on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring complex user interfaces that consume time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for remote authorization, allowing devices to leverage the hardware capabilities of one device to perform tasks on another, even if they differ in capabilities, while maintaining security by avoiding insecure systems, involves a requesting device sending a request to an authenticating device for authorization, which displays the request and receives a response indicating successful or unsuccessful authorization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing techniques for managing remote authorization are used, then security is maintained, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary component to capture images of secure values displayed on a first device and transmit them to a second device. This mediator enables secure value transfer without requiring complex user interfaces or direct hardware integration between devices, thus maintaining security while simplifying operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or direct electronic transmission methods with an optical system using camera imaging. Instead of requiring physical connection or complex wireless protocols, the secure value is captured through image capture and transmitted digitally, simplifying the interaction while maintaining security integrity.
2Reliability
If complex authorization procedures are implemented, then security is ensured, but device energy is consumed faster
Solution Approach 1:
By using the camera as an intermediary, the system avoids energy-intensive direct communication protocols or repeated authentication handshakes. The image capture and transmission method consumes less energy while maintaining security, as the secure value is transferred in a single efficient operation rather than through multiple energy-consuming verification steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If secure data is distributed to multiple devices, then accessibility is improved, but security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the secure value through image capture rather than distributing the actual secure data. The camera captures an image of the secure value displayed on the first device, and this image copy is transmitted to the second device. This approach enables accessibility across multiple devices while maintaining security, as the original secure value remains centralized and unchanged.
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AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for managing a remote authorization to proceed with an action, such as creating a secure network connection. In some examples, a requesting device receives selection of one or more options. The requesting device transmits a request to proceed with an action to an authenticating device. The authenticating device concurrently displays an indication of the request to proceed with the action, information about the selected one or more options, and an indication of the requesting device. The authenticating device receives authorization to proceed with the action and transmits a response to the requesting device regarding the request to proceed with the action.