Smart Device Verbal Communication Security via Geolocation Disengagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
During online audio communications, there is a risk of unauthorized devices intercepting and recording confidential information, especially when participants are in different environments, as existing technologies fail to securely manage audio inputs and geolocation-based security measures effectively.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using natural language processing (NLP) to detect confidential communications and geolocation analysis to determine the proximity of secondary devices, initiating disengagement actions such as disconnecting from the network or requiring secure communication means to prevent unauthorized recording.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If audio output is enabled on speakerphone or connected headphones during verbal communication, then ease of operation is improved, but security against unauthorized recording is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system proactively detects the presence of secondary devices before unauthorized recording can occur. By monitoring geolocation data and identifying devices within threshold distance during confidential communications, the system preemptively prevents the harmful effect of unauthorized recording rather than reacting after it occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors audio output levels and device proximity, providing real-time feedback to adjust security measures. When secondary devices are detected within the threshold distance, the system feedback loop triggers disengagement actions to block unauthorized audio capture while maintaining normal operation when no threat is present.
2Reliability
If geolocation monitoring is continuously performed to detect secondary devices, then security is improved, but use of energy is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous monitoring, the system performs geolocation checks periodically or event-driven. Geolocation monitoring is activated specifically during confidential communications when secondary devices are detected within threshold distance, rather than running continuously, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining security when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes geolocation thresholds and monitoring parameters in advance before confidential communications begin. This preliminary configuration allows the system to quickly respond to threats without requiring intensive real-time analysis, reducing ongoing energy requirements while maintaining security readiness.
3Reliability
If disengagement actions are initiated to block secondary devices from audio input, then security is improved, but ease of operation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The disengagement action selectively blocks audio input only for secondary devices detected within the geolocation threshold, rather than disabling all audio functions globally. This localized approach maintains security against unauthorized recording while preserving normal audio operation for authorized users and devices, minimizing impact on ease of operation.
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AI summary
Security for verbal communications when using a smart device within range of other communications devices can include detecting a verbal communication on a primary device by a user to determine when the verbal communication is confidential. Analysis is implemented of an audio input using natural language processing, and when a confidential communication is in session, a designation is initiated. Further analysis is implemented to detect a geolocation of one or more secondary devices to the primary device. Responsive to determining the geolocation for one or more secondary devices is below the predetermined threshold, initiating a disengaging action to discourage audio communication to an audio input of the one or more secondary devices.