Smart Ring Gesture Authentication Multi-Factor Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional security devices are often invasive, difficult to upgrade, and lack flexibility in supporting multi-factor authentication, as they typically rely on a single form of authentication and are prone to theft or loss.
Innovation Solution
A smart ring wearable device that collects gestural data and detects contact to provide multi-factor authentication, combining biometric and proximity-based authentication methods for secure access to resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional security devices like keycards are used, then authentication function is provided, but the device can be stolen or misplaced and lacks flexibility for multi-factor authentication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple authentication factors (biometric sensors, gesture recognition, proximity detection) into a single smart ring device. This merging of authentication methods into one portable device provides both multi-factor authentication capability and maintains security reliability, resolving the contradiction between authentication flexibility and security reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart ring is designed to perform multiple authentication functions including fingerprint sensing, gesture recognition, and proximity detection. This multi-functionality allows the device to adapt to different authentication scenarios while maintaining reliable security through multiple verification methods, addressing both authentication flexibility and security reliability.
2Reliability
If chip implants or tattoos are used for permanent authentication, then security reliability is improved, but the solution becomes invasive and hard to upgrade or replace
Solution Approach 1:
The smart ring provides a dynamic authentication solution that can be easily updated or replaced compared to permanent implants. The device can be upgraded by replacing the ring itself or updating its software, while maintaining reliable authentication through multiple sensors and verification methods, thus resolving the contradiction between authentication reliability and upgradeability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional security keys are used, then authentication function is provided, but the form factor is not conducive to collecting additional information for multi-factor authentication
Solution Approach 1:
The smart ring utilizes a compact, flexible form factor that can be worn on the finger while incorporating multiple sensors and components. This thin-film design allows the device to collect biometric data, detect gestures, and sense proximity without the bulk of conventional security keys, enabling multi-factor authentication while maintaining an elegant form factor.
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AI summary
A smart ring includes a housing configured to be worn by a user. The smart ring also can include sensors and a processor. The processor can perform a first authentication operation by collecting body movement representing a candidate movement. The first authentication operation can include comparing the candidate movement to a known authentication movement and when the candidate movement is determined to correspond to the known authentication movement, generating a first signal. The processor also can perform a second authentication operation which can include detecting contact between the smart ring and a component external to the smart ring. The second authentication operation further can include generating a second signal indicating that the candidate has been authenticated as the known user. The processor further can cause the second device to grant the candidate access to the resource when the second device receives the first and second signals. Other embodiments are disclosed.