Digital Wallet Token Authentication for Secure ID Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Physical wallets are bulky and disorganized, making it difficult to access and manage various identification and transaction items, and existing digital wallets do not provide a comprehensive solution for transforming these items into a streamlined digital format.
Innovation Solution
A digital wallet system that integrates an identity broker and wallet application, allowing users to securely store and retrieve electronic identification documents and transaction information on a mobile device, using biometric authentication and digital tokens to facilitate secure transactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical wallet items are digitized into a comprehensive digital wallet, then accessibility and organization are improved, but security risk and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the digital wallet system into distinct functional modules: biometric authentication module, token generation module, credential storage module, and transaction processing module. Each module handles specific aspects of wallet operations independently, allowing security to be enhanced in one area without compromising accessibility in others. The biometric authentication separates identity verification from transaction execution, while tokens separate credential representation from actual sensitive data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces digital tokens as intermediaries between users and their credential data. Instead of directly exposing sensitive information, the system generates token representations that mediate access to actual credentials. These tokens act as secure proxies that can be transmitted and stored without revealing underlying sensitive data, thereby reducing security risk while maintaining ease of operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple identity providers and credentials are integrated into the digital wallet, then versatility and functionality are improved, but device complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal credential management system that can handle multiple types of credentials (government ID, insurance, loyalty programs, membership) through a single unified interface. The token generation mechanism is type-agnostic, creating standardized token representations that work across different credential categories. This allows the wallet to adapt to various identity providers and credential formats without requiring separate management systems for each type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms complex credential data into simplified token parameters. Instead of managing full credential datasets, the system converts credentials into token representations with essential parameters (token ID, issuer, validity period). This parameter transformation reduces the complexity of storing, transmitting, and managing multiple credentials while preserving their essential functions and adaptability.
3Reliability
If biometric authentication and token verification are implemented, then security and reliability are improved, but processing time and operational friction increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs biometric authentication and token verification in advance of actual transactions. User credentials are authenticated and validated before being added to the digital wallet, and tokens are pre-generated and stored. During transaction execution, the system only needs to retrieve and present pre-validated tokens rather than performing full authentication again, significantly reducing processing time while maintaining high verification accuracy.
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AI summary
The system may be configured to create and manage electronic credential information. The system may generate, by the computer based system and via a token engine, a first token. The system may associate, by the computer based system, the first token and the first electronic identification instrument. The system may further provision, by the computer based system and via a credential engine, a first electronic identification instrument and a first digital token associated with the first electronic identification instrument to a wallet application of a user device. The system may also provision, by the computer based system and via the credential engine, a second electronic identification instrument and a second digital token associated with the second electronic identification instrument to the wallet application of the user device.


