Dynamic Voice Authentication for Interactive TV
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user authentication systems fail to effectively distinguish individual users, particularly in automated systems like interactive television and Internet content providers, and struggle with quick changes in access requirements due to cumbersome entry methods.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that authenticates users by displaying a randomly selected phone number or Internet site locator, which users must access and enter a randomly generated code to verify their identity, with the option for a short active time to prevent unauthorized use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional authentication methods (card swiping, PIN entry, password input) are used, then user identification can be achieved, but the authentication process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual entry methods (mechanical keyboard input, card swiping) with automatic voice recognition technology. The system captures voice signals, converts them to text, and automatically compares them against stored information to authenticate users, eliminating the need for manual typing or card handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to authenticate themselves through their own voice without requiring external verification devices or manual input. The voice recognition system processes the user's natural speech to verify their identity, allowing self-service authentication that is both fast and convenient.
2Productivity
If automated authentication systems are implemented, then authentication speed is improved, but the systems fail to effectively distinguish individual users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different processing methods to different aspects of authentication: voice recognition for identity verification and additional questions for individual user distinction. This localized approach ensures both fast automated processing and accurate individual identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication process is divided into multiple stages: initial voice recognition for rapid identification, followed by additional verification questions to distinguish between individual users. This segmentation allows the system to achieve both speed and precision in user authentication.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed authentication credentials (serial numbers, activation keys) are used, then software licensing is simplified, but the system cannot adapt to changing user bases or access requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic authentication where user credentials and access rights can be modified in real-time based on changing requirements. The system stores multiple user profiles with different authorization levels and can dynamically assign or revoke access rights without requiring new software licenses.
Solution Approach 2:
The voice recognition system serves multiple functions: it authenticates existing users, verifies new user identities, and can adapt to different authorization scenarios. This universal approach replaces the need for multiple fixed credential types while maintaining licensing simplicity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to systems for and methods of authentication of a program user. More particularly, winning players of an interactive game program call a randomly selected phone number or access a randomly selected website that is displayed to them and additionally enter a randomly generated code also displayed to the viewer that a computer system then compares against its database and determines if the player is authentic.