Terminal Relay Unit for Authentication Bypass
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems face increased processing load due to two-step authentication requirements when a user accesses services using multiple terminals, which can be cumbersome and inefficient, especially in scenarios where multiple devices are used by a single user.
Innovation Solution
A terminal with a relay unit and memory is implemented, where the relay unit relays communication between different terminals and a server requiring two-step authentication, and the memory stores identification information; the access unit transmits first identification information instead of second identification information to the server, reducing the need for repeated authentication steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two-step authentication is implemented for each terminal access, then security is improved, but processing load and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication using the first terminal's identification information before the second terminal accesses the service. The authentication result is stored and reused when the second terminal connects, eliminating the need for repeated two-step authentication and reducing processing load while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The identification information management system serves multiple functions: it stores identification information for multiple terminals, manages authentication results, and enables both terminals to access the service under unified authentication. This multi-functional approach reduces the need for separate authentication processes for each terminal
2Reliability
If two-step authentication is implemented for each terminal access, then authentication reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs authentication preliminarily through the first terminal and stores the authentication result. When the second terminal accesses the service, the pre-stored authentication result is reused, eliminating the need for users to perform two-step authentication again and significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining authentication reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The identification information management system acts as an intermediary between multiple terminals and the service system. It manages the authentication state and identification information, allowing terminals to access services without repeated authentication while maintaining security through centralized management
3Reliability
If terminal identification information is transmitted to the server, then access control is improved, but data privacy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The identification information management system serves as an intermediary that manages terminal identification information centrally. Instead of transmitting raw identification information to the service system, the intermediary manages and validates the information, providing access control while protecting the actual identification data from exposure to the service system
Data Source
AI summary
A terminal includes a relay unit, a memory, and an access unit. The relay unit relays communication between a different terminal and a server that requires two-step authentication at a time of providing a service. The memory stores first identification information for identifying the different terminal. The access unit accesses the server. In a case where data to be transmitted to the server includes second identification information for identifying the terminal, the access unit transmits the first identification information, in place of the second identification information included in the data, to the server.