RF Radar User Identification via Biometric Signal Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current user identification technologies using biometric data from RF and UWB radar systems fail to provide effective user identification and are susceptible to counterfeiting.

Innovation Solution

A user identification device and method utilizing RF radar to transmit and receive signals through a user's body part, employing a classification algorithm to identify the user based on unique biometric data, providing continuous and spoof-proof authentication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If biometric data is collected using RF or UWB radar systems, then user identification capability is provided, but the identification is susceptible to counterfeiting and spoofing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser identification reliabilityVSAvoidcounterfeiting susceptibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the raw biometric data parameters (amplitude, phase, frequency) obtained from radar signals into a different parameter space using Fourier transform and other signal processing techniques. This parameter transformation creates a unique biometric signature that is difficult to counterfeit while maintaining the original identification capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple biometric parameters (amplitude modulation, phase modulation, frequency characteristics) into a composite biometric signature. This composite approach creates a multi-layered identification system that is more resistant to spoofing than single-parameter systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If additional security processes are implemented to prevent counterfeiting, then security reliability is improved, but system complexity and operation time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity reliabilityVSAvoidsecurity process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service authentication where the system automatically performs biometric verification without requiring additional security steps from the user. The continuous authentication process runs in the background, eliminating the need for manual security interventions while maintaining high security standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous authentication that operates constantly in the background rather than as discrete security checks. This continuous monitoring provides ongoing security verification without interrupting user workflow, thereby maintaining security reliability without increasing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Duration of action of moving object

If continuous authentication is implemented, then user identification availability is improved, but processing time and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthentication durationVSAvoidprocessing energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic authentication checks that occur at optimized intervals rather than continuously at maximum intensity. The system monitors biometric parameters periodically and adjusts the frequency of detailed analysis based on confidence levels, reducing energy consumption while maintaining continuous authentication capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables continuous user identification and authentication without additional security processes, ensuring seamless access to devices and systems while preventing counterfeiting.

Implementation Method 1

a transmitter for transmitting RF signals into a body part of a user, a receiver for receiving the RF signals transmitted from the transmitter and having passed through the body part of the user

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRF signal transmission and reception through body tissue: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3632307B1User identification device and method using radio frequency radar
Publication Date: 2023.02.22 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A user identification device according to a disclosed embodiment includes a transmitter for scattering radio-frequency (RF) signals into tissues of a body part of a user, a receiver for receiving the RF signals having passed through the tissues of the body part of the user, a memory for storing parameters of a trained classification algorithm, and a processor for identifying the user by analyzing the received RF signals based on the trained classification algorithm by using the parameters of the trained classification algorithm in response to receiving the RF signals through the receiver.