Wearable Authentication Device Intermediary for Secure Transactions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern life requires numerous devices and procedures for user authentication, leading to inconvenience, security risks, and difficulties in managing multiple authentication methods, including biometric scanners that can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A wearable authentication device that communicates wirelessly with transaction devices and personal communication devices, acting as an intermediary to facilitate secure transactions by exchanging authentication and transaction completion information, and utilizing encryption for enhanced security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple authentication devices and procedures are used, then authentication security is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple authentication devices and procedures into a single integrated wearable authentication device. This device consolidates various authentication methods (biometric scanning, pass codes, credit card functionality) that would otherwise require separate devices, directly reducing the number of devices users must carry while maintaining comprehensive security.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable authentication device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as a universal authentication solution that can perform multiple authentication tasks across different devices and contexts. It can authenticate users at ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, and other secured locations, replacing the need for multiple specialized authentication devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple authentication devices are used, then authentication coverage is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple authentication functions into one wearable device, the system maintains broad authentication coverage across different platforms and devices while significantly improving user convenience. Users only need to interact with their wearable device rather than searching through multiple cards and devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable authentication device acts as an intermediary between the user and various authentication systems. It communicates with different authentication devices (ATM terminals, point-of-sale systems, biometric scanners) using standardized protocols, providing a unified interface for users while adapting to different authentication requirements.
3Measurement precision
If biometric scanners are used, then authentication accuracy is improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-registering and storing biometric templates in the wearable device during setup. During authentication, the device quickly compares live biometric data against pre-stored templates locally, eliminating the need for time-consuming real-time database queries and reducing authentication time while maintaining accuracy.
4Reliability
If multiple authentication devices are used, then security layers are improved, but risk of loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple authentication functions into a single secure wearable device with integrated security measures. Instead of users carrying multiple separate authentication devices that could be individually lost or stolen, all authentication capabilities are consolidated into one device with enhanced security features including encrypted storage and secure element protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication system uses composite security approaches, combining multiple security mechanisms (biometric authentication, encrypted data storage, secure communication protocols, and physical security features) within the wearable device. This creates layered security that maintains protection even if one security layer is compromised.
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AI summary
The methods, apparatuses and systems described herein provide a system for authenticating users, authorization or information during secure transactions. The system may include a transaction device requiring user authentication, a personal communication device, and a wearable authentication device that communicates with both of the other devices. In one aspect, the wearable authentication device may be configured to communicate with the transaction device requiring authentication and the personal communication device through one or more wireless communication technologies, wherein the wearable authentication device may be configured to act as an intermediary between the transaction device and the personal communication device to facilitate the exchange of at least one authentication information or transaction completion information between the personal communication device and the transaction device.