Secure Device-to-Device Object Transfer via Motion Pattern Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transferring information between devices in wireless mesh networks, such as tapping or bumping, lack security and do not allow for different levels of permission during the transfer process.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method that requires devices to detect and match a specific three-dimensional motion pattern or orientation before allowing the transfer of objects, using components like accelerometers and gyroscopes to ensure secure and permission-controlled data sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If devices are physically tapped or bumped together to transfer objects, then the transfer process is simple and quick, but security is compromised and unauthorized access is possible
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary verification by detecting and matching motion patterns before allowing object transfer. The receiving device detects the motion pattern of the transferring device, compares it against stored patterns, and only permits transfer if there is a match. This preliminary security check maintains the simplicity of the tap operation while preventing unauthorized access.
2Loss of time
If traditional tapping methods are used, then device pairing is quick, but permission control and authorization levels cannot be implemented
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of authentication from simple physical contact to motion pattern recognition. By detecting specific motion patterns (such as tapping rhythm, direction, or sequence) and comparing them against stored patterns, the system can implement different permission levels and authorization scenarios without significantly increasing pairing time.
3Reliability
If motion pattern detection is added to the transfer process, then security is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the device's own existing motion sensing capabilities (accelerometers, gyroscopes, touch sensors) to detect and verify motion patterns. By leveraging components already present in modern devices, the solution enhances security without requiring additional specialized hardware, thus minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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
Enhances the security of device-to-device data transfer by ensuring only authorized users can initiate data sharing and allows for granular permission levels based on predefined motion patterns, preventing unauthorized access.
Implementation Method 1
using components like accelerometers and gyroscopes to ensure secure and permission-controlled data sharing
Implementation Method 2
using components like accelerometers and gyroscopes to ensure secure and permission-controlled data sharing
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment provides a method, including: detecting two devices are proximate to one another utilizing a device component; comparing received device motion information to a predetermined motion; and after matching the received device motion information to a predetermined motion, transferring an object between the two devices. Other aspects are described and claimed.