Remote Authentication via Dynamic Object Coordinates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing password systems for remote access to computing devices are insecure as they can be easily determined or stolen, necessitating an additional layer of security based on object coordinates presented on a screen.
Innovation Solution
A method that grants access to a computing device by receiving input from a remote device based on a presentation of object coordinates, where the coordinates are defined by a coordinate system and mapped to keyboard keys, providing an extra layer of security by synchronizing dynamic object locations and keeping static object locations hidden from unauthorized users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a password system is used for remote access, then ease of operation is improved, but security deteriorates as passwords can be easily determined or stolen
Solution Approach 1:
The authentication process is segmented into multiple independent components: a password component and a coordinate-based component. The coordinate system is further segmented into multiple objects (e.g., animal, vegetable, mineral) that must be located and input in sequence. This segmentation prevents a single point of failure and makes the overall system more secure while maintaining operational simplicity through modular input steps.
2Reliability
If object coordinates are presented on a remote device screen, then security is improved through dynamic authentication, but device complexity increases due to synchronization requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication server that mediates between the local computing device and the remote device. This server generates and manages the coordinate systems, handles the synchronization of object positions, and validates the authentication codes. By offloading these complex functions to a centralized intermediary, the individual devices (local and remote) maintain simpler architectures while still achieving high security through the coordinated system.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer-readable media for granting access to a component of a computing device in response to receiving input based on a presentation of a plurality of object coordinates on a screen of a remote device. An arrangement of objects that are referenced by a coordinate system are identified. A plurality of object coordinates of the arrangement of objects is provided to the remote device. Input is received that is based on the plurality of object coordinates. When the input provided is accurate based on the arrangement of objects, access is granted to the component of the computing device.