Vehicle Biometric Handover With Delayed User Authorization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing biometric authorization systems for vehicles face challenges in efficiently managing access transitions when a authorized user departs and a new user enters, potentially leading to delays in determining the authorization status of the new user, which can disrupt vehicle operation.
Innovation Solution
A computer system that delays biometric authorization for a new user by setting a predetermined time parameter after the departure of the first user, allowing the vehicle to continue operating based on temporary user data until the new user's authorization status is determined through biometric data analysis, thereby minimizing operational disruptions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If biometric authorization is performed immediately when a new user enters the vehicle, then authorization security is improved, but vehicle operation delays occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting user presence and preparing authorization protocols before the user actually attempts access. The biometric sensors are activated and ready to capture data in advance, so when authorization is needed, the process can proceed more quickly without delaying vehicle operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary temporary authorization state that allows vehicle operation to continue during the biometric verification process. This intermediary state acts as a bridge between security requirements and operational continuity, permitting the vehicle to remain functional while authorization is being determined through biometric data analysis.
2Productivity
If biometric authorization is delayed to prevent operation delays, then vehicle operational continuity is improved, but authorization response time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of user presence and pre-activates biometric sensors before authorization is actually required. This preliminary action ensures that when a user attempts to access the vehicle, the biometric data capture and analysis can begin immediately, maintaining both operational continuity and rapid authorization response.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous monitoring and processing capabilities during the authorization delay period. Biometric sensors remain active and ready to capture data, and the authorization process continues in the background without interrupting vehicle operation, ensuring that useful actions (both vehicle operation and authorization processing) continue simultaneously without interruption.
3Productivity
If temporary user data is used to maintain vehicle operation, then operational efficiency is improved, but security risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces temporary user data as an intermediary authorization state that enables vehicle operation while biometric verification is pending. This intermediary state allows the vehicle to function with limited authorization, improving operational efficiency, while the actual biometric verification process continues in the background to ensure security is ultimately maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements beforehand cushioning by having biometric verification processes already initiated and ready before temporary user data is fully utilized. This preparatory measure ensures that even though temporary data is being used for operation, the security verification is already in progress and will quickly confirm or deny authorization, cushioning against potential security risks.
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AI summary
Upon determining a first user of an object is authorized via first biometric data, object components are controlled based on user data for the first user. A second user is permitted to access the object based on detecting a presence of the second user within a predetermined time of detecting an absence of the first user. Then, upon determining a delay parameter is satisfied, a user status of the second user is determined via second biometric data. The user status is one of authorized or not authorized. The object components are controlled based on the user status of the second user.