Vehicle Web Identity Linking via Portable Device Presence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for authenticating users to access cloud services from vehicles, such as character input of usernames and passwords, are inadequate and inconvenient, especially when driving, as they can frustrate users and pose security concerns.
Innovation Solution
A system that links a web identity to a portable device, using a presence agent to validate the device's presence in the vehicle, a security manager to verify user identifiers, and a credential manager to authorize access to web services, allowing users to access cloud services efficiently without complex input while driving.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users input usernames and passwords through character input, then authentication can be performed, but user convenience deteriorates and frustration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical character input system with an automatic authentication system. The presence agent automatically detects the portable device's presence in the vehicle and triggers authentication without requiring manual typing. The security manager and credential manager then handle the authentication process automatically, substituting the manual mechanical input with an automated electronic process that maintains security while improving convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service authentication where the portable device itself serves as the authentication credential. The presence agent detects the device's presence and the system automatically retrieves credentials from the credential manager, allowing the user to authenticate simply by bringing the device into the vehicle without manual intervention. This self-service approach eliminates the need for users to manually input authentication information.
2Reliability
If users input complex usernames and passwords while driving, then authentication can be completed, but safety deteriorates due to driver distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication actions before the user needs to access services while driving. The presence agent continuously monitors for the portable device's presence, and when detected, automatically initiates the authentication process with the security manager and credential manager. This preliminary action completes authentication before the user needs to interact with the system, eliminating the need for drivers to input credentials while operating the vehicle.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual character input with automatic device detection and credential retrieval. The presence agent uses sensors or communication protocols to detect the portable device, and the system automatically manages the authentication sequence, substituting the dangerous manual typing process with an automated electronic authentication mechanism that does not require driver attention.
3Reliability
If users repeatedly input authentication information, then access can be obtained, but time consumption increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service authentication where the portable device automatically serves as the credential source. The presence agent detects the device and the credential manager automatically retrieves and validates authentication information without requiring users to repeatedly input credentials. This self-service mechanism eliminates repeated manual input while maintaining secure access control through automated verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes continuous authentication readiness by having the presence agent continuously monitor for the portable device's presence. Once authenticated, the system maintains the authenticated state, allowing continuous access to services without requiring repeated authentication inputs. This continuity eliminates the repetitive time-consuming authentication process while maintaining security through persistent validated access rights.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for linking a web identity and a portable device to provide web access to a user from a vehicle. An example system includes a presence agent that may be configured to validate the presence of the portable device in the vehicle by recognizing a device identifier saved on the portable device. After the presence of the portable device is validated, a security manager may receive a user identifier, and verify if the user identifier corresponds with a known user value. Then, the security manager may send a user identity secure proxy to a credential manager. The credential manager may be configured to receive the user identity secure proxy, and in response, pass one or more credentials to a computing device onboard the vehicle. The credentials may indicate that the user is authorized to access one or more web services from the computing device.