Secure Data Transmission via Secondary Device Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices may lack certain wireless protocol capabilities, such as Near-Field Communication (NFC), which limits their ability to securely transmit user information. Additionally, devices with desired protocols may not have the necessary capabilities like larger screen size or advanced processing.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for secure data transmission using a secondary device equipped with the necessary wireless protocol capabilities. This involves configuring a secure data exchange module, receiving user input, and using a user interface to conduct secure transmissions between the electronic device and the computing device via wireless connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a device uses a secure data exchange module with limited transmission distance (e.g., NFC), then security is improved, but the device must have specific wireless protocol capabilities which not all devices possess
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a secondary device as an intermediary between the first device and the service provider. The secondary device possesses the secure data exchange module and wireless protocol capabilities, while the first device communicates with it through a user interface. This mediator approach allows devices without secure transmission capabilities to still access secure data exchange services by pairing with a capable secondary device.
2Reliability
If a device has advanced wireless protocol capabilities, then secure data transmission is enabled, but the device may lack other desired capabilities like larger screen size or advanced processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple device types into a single system. The secondary device combines secure data exchange capabilities with the necessary processing and display functions, while the first device provides the user interface. This combination allows the system to leverage the strengths of each component without requiring a single device to possess all desirable capabilities.
3Device complexity
If a device lacks specific wireless protocol capabilities, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to securely transmit user information is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The secondary device serves as an intermediary that handles the complex secure data exchange operations. Devices without secure transmission capabilities can still access these services by pairing with the secondary device, which performs the secure transmission to the service provider while the first device simply provides the user interface for initiating the transaction.
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 secure and efficient transmission of user information between devices, even if the primary device lacks specific wireless protocol capabilities, thereby enhancing security and usability in data exchange scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
the secure data exchange module uses near field communication protocol
Data Source
AI summary
A computing device may receive, from an electronic device and via a wireless connection, a request to securely transmit user information using a secure data exchange module of the computing device. The computing device may configure the secure data exchange module for conducting a secure transmission of the user information and transmit a notification to the electronic device. The computing device may provide a user interface on the computing device for conducting the secure transmission of the user information. The computing device may receive and/or send, via the secure data exchange module, the user information. The computing device may transmit, via the wireless connection, the user information to the electronic device. The computing device may receive, from the electronic device, confirmation of a successful processing of the user information. The computing device may provide an indication of the confirmation of the successful processing of the user information.