Virtual Desktop Key for Secure Remote Access Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in accessing their desktop remotely due to complex and insecure solutions, leading to frustration and security concerns, especially when traveling.
Innovation Solution
A virtual desktop key system that enables secure, instant access to a user's customized desktop by authenticating with a USB-like device that connects to any networked computing device, using token validation and biometric authentication, and managed by a desktop access manager for secure and centralized management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users carry laptops or computing devices to access their desktop remotely, then access is enabled, but portability becomes difficult and user frustration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential authentication function from the entire laptop/computing device and concentrates it into a small portable key device. This key device contains only the necessary credentials and authentication mechanisms, separating the authentication function from the heavy computing hardware, thereby enabling easy portability while maintaining secure access capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified copy or representation of the authentication credentials in a portable key device rather than requiring the full computing system. The key device holds essential authentication data (tokens, certificates, biometric templates) that replicate the access-granting function without needing the complete laptop infrastructure.
2Ease of operation
If complicated remote links are used to access the desktop, then remote access is achieved, but security concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication actions within the portable key device before establishing remote access. The key device pre-loads security tokens, digital certificates, and biometric verification mechanisms, performing authentication准备工作 in advance. This ensures that when remote access is needed, security verification has already been completed locally, eliminating the need for complex real-time security negotiations over remote links.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable key device serves as an intermediary security element between the user and the remote desktop system. Rather than directly establishing complex encrypted links between full computing systems, the key device mediates authentication by presenting verified credentials to the remote system, simplifying the security protocol while maintaining high security standards.
3Ease of operation
If standard remote access solutions are implemented, then access functionality is provided, but security remains insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple security mechanisms (biometric authentication, token-based verification, digital certificates) into a single portable key device. By combining these different security layers in one physical object, the system achieves enhanced security without requiring users to manage multiple separate authentication tools or complex security configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable key device functions as a composite security solution, integrating hardware security elements, cryptographic functions, biometric sensors, and communication interfaces into a unified device. This composite approach leverages the strengths of different security technologies working together, providing robust security that exceeds standard remote access solutions while maintaining ease of use.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for accessing and managing a virtual desktop. In some examples a desktop access manager may be provided to enable and communicatively link a virtual desktop key such that a user may access a linked desktop virtually over a second computing device. The systems and methods provide increased security when accessing a virtual desktop and enable customization of access to the virtual desktop.