RFID Gamepiece Authentication for Gaming Console Login
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Solution Overview
Problem
Storing, maintaining, and organizing physical gamepieces for tabletop games is cumbersome, and managing login credentials for gaming consoles is inconvenient, especially when playing with multiple games or users.
Innovation Solution
A gaming console equipped with a processor, touchscreen, and RFID reader that detects and authenticates RFID gamepieces, allowing users to log in by placing gamepieces on the touchscreen, which includes a database associating users with their profiles and games, enabling simultaneous use of multiple gamepieces across various games without the need for manual credential entry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical gamepieces are used for tabletop games, then social interaction and bonding opportunities are improved, but storage, maintenance, and organization become cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of physical gamepieces in the gaming console system. RFID tags embedded in physical gamepieces serve as identifiers that link to digital representations in the virtual gaming environment. This allows users to enjoy physical gamepieces for social interaction while the system manages digital copies for gameplay, eliminating the need to physically store and organize numerous gamepieces.
2Reliability
If manual login credentials are used for gaming console, then user authentication is achieved, but convenience and ease of use deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual credential entry (typing usernames and passwords) with an automated RFID-based authentication system. Users simply place their RFID gamepiece on the touchscreen, and the system automatically reads the RFID tag and authenticates the user, maintaining security while dramatically improving convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID gamepiece serves as a self-contained authentication device that carries user identification information. The system automatically retrieves and processes the user profile associated with the RFID tag without requiring manual intervention, making the authentication process self-service and eliminating the need for users to remember or enter credentials.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple login credentials are managed for different games, then access to various games is enabled, but complexity and time management worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal authentication system where a single RFID gamepiece can access multiple games and user profiles. The RFID tag contains or links to user identification that the system uses to automatically load the appropriate game and profile settings, eliminating the need for separate credentials for each game and reducing time management complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies game setup and login by using RFID technology to automatically authenticate users and manage gamepieces, reducing clutter and complexity, allowing seamless transition between games and users, and enabling efficient organization of game data and access.
Implementation Method 1
a touchscreen to detect RFID gamepieces placed thereon... each gamepiece having a base containing an RFID tag... the RFID tag being disposed within a range of the RFID reader and including a unique identifier
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed embodiments relate to the application of radiofrequency (RFID) gamepieces for a gaming console. In one example, a gaming console includes a processor, a touchscreen to detect RFID gamepieces placed thereon and overlaying an RFID reader; each gamepiece having a base containing an RFID tag, which can be supported by central, peripheral or offset supports usable to detect its position and orientation and tall enough to support the base above a touchscreen detection zone, the RFID tag disposed within a range of the RFID reader and comprising a unique identifier, and wherein the gaming console is configured to display a user interface on the touchscreen, select the game. wait for gamepieces to be placed on the touchscreen, detect and read each gamepiece, access a database to authenticate a profile associated with each gamepiece, and use the profile, the position, and the orientation of each gamepiece to conduct the game.