Temporary Access Tokens for Time-Limited Digital Gateway Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require users to reset login details on multiple devices to revoke access from a shared over-the-top content platform, causing inconvenience, and similar issues exist with digital gateways like hotel room access.
Innovation Solution
A system generates a temporary access token that expires after a pre-set period, allowing users to request and receive access to digital gateways like over-the-top content platforms without the need for resetting login details across devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If login details are shared with another user, then access to the over-the-top content platform is enabled, but the account holder must reset login details on multiple devices to revoke access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the access credentials into two distinct components: permanent login details (username/password) and temporary access tokens. The temporary access token is a separate, time-limited credential that can be independently generated and revoked without affecting the permanent login details or other devices. This segmentation allows the account holder to grant temporary access to a specific device without needing to reset login details across multiple devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a temporary access token as an intermediary credential between the account holder and the user seeking temporary access. This token acts as a mediator that provides the necessary authentication without requiring the user to have the permanent login details. The token can be selectively issued and revoked by the account holder through the platform, enabling precise control over temporary access without impacting other authenticated devices.
2Reliability
If login details are reset to revoke access, then access is terminated, but all devices using the account must be updated
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting access control into permanent credentials and temporary tokens, the system allows selective revocation of only the temporary token without affecting permanent login details on other devices. This eliminates the need to update all devices when revoking temporary access, as the token can be independently invalidated on the server side.
Solution Approach 2:
The temporary access token functions as a temporary copy of access authority that can be independently managed. Instead of modifying the master login credentials, the system creates and manages a temporary copy (the token) that can be revoked without affecting the original credentials used on other devices.
3Ease of operation
If temporary access is granted, then user convenience is improved, but access management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service functionality where the account holder can independently generate, distribute, and revoke temporary access tokens through the over-the-top content platform interface. The automated token management system handles generation, expiration, and revocation without requiring external intervention or complex manual procedures, making the process user-friendly despite the underlying complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The temporary access token serves as an intermediary that simplifies the access granting process. Instead of managing complex permissions or modifying account settings, the account holder simply issues or revokes tokens through the platform, which automatically handles the complexity of access control behind the scenes.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for temporarily granting access to a digital gateway. One example method includes receiving a request for temporary access to the digital gateway. A temporary access token is generated at a server. The temporary access token is assigned to a user. Access to the digital gateway is granted via the temporary access token. The temporary access token is automatically expired after a pre-set period. Access to the digital gateway is revoked once the temporary access token has expired.