Satellite Spot Beam Authentication for Secure Receiver Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing authentication methods in electronic communication and network security are inadequate in detecting unauthorized access, particularly as they often fail to determine the origin of cyber attacks, and rely on non-dynamic identity verification techniques that are vulnerable to interception and brute force hacking.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for authenticating a claimant using satellite-based spot beam transmissions, where distinctive beam parameters and location identifiers are compared to a known valid data set, with the claimant being authenticated if the location is within a threshold distance of an expected geographic location at a corresponding time, employing pseudo-random code segments and multi-phased antenna arrays for dynamic beam generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If existing non-dynamic authentication methods (passwords, pins) are used, then implementation is simple, but systems become vulnerable to interception and brute force hacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static authentication credentials into dynamic authentication data by using satellite spot beam parameters (beam ID, time stamp, location identifier) that change continuously based on the user's geographic location and time. This dynamic nature prevents interception and brute force attacks while maintaining ease of implementation through automated satellite signal processing
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the authentication parameters from fixed values (passwords, pins) to variable parameters derived from satellite signal characteristics including beam ID, time stamp, and location identifier. These parameters naturally change with the user's position and time, providing security without complicating the authentication process
2Ease of operation
If existing authentication methods are used, then the system is easy to operate, but the ability to detect and locate unauthorized access origins is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces satellite spot beam parameters as an intermediary that inherently contains geographic location and time information. The beam ID, time stamp, and location identifier serve as mediators that automatically provide attack origin detection capabilities without adding operational complexity for users
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication data is segmented into distinct components (beam ID, time stamp, location identifier) that can be independently verified. This segmentation allows the system to detect and locate unauthorized access origins by analyzing specific parameter mismatches while maintaining ease of operation through automated verification
3Reliability
If dynamic satellite-based authentication is implemented, then security is enhanced and attack detection is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The satellite system provides self-service authentication by automatically generating and transmitting spot beam parameters that contain all necessary verification information. The user's device simply needs to capture and forward these parameters, eliminating the need for complex authentication servers or manual verification processes
Solution Approach 2:
The satellite spot beam parameters serve multiple functions simultaneously: they authenticate the user, provide geographic location verification, include time synchronization, and enable attack origin detection. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity by consolidating multiple security functions into a single authentication mechanism
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AI summary
In one embodiment, a method to authenticate a claimant comprises receiving, from the claimant, at least one of a set of beam data from a spot beam transmission, comparing the claimed at least one set of beam data to a known valid data set, and authenticating the claimant when a difference between at least one set of beam data and the known valid data set is less than a threshold.