Wearable Device Credential Management Proximity Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing credential management systems require cumbersome authentication processes, especially when accessing secure resources, often necessitating multiple inputs and complicating user interaction, particularly in scenarios where continuous verification is needed.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device, such as a smartwatch, is integrated into a credential management system to serve as a proxy for authentication, reducing user interaction by utilizing proximity and continuous wear as proof of authentication, with the wearable device providing an interactive interface for additional security measures when necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional authentication processes are used, then security requirements are met, but user interaction complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device performs preliminary authentication by detecting proximity to the electronic device and verifying continuous wear status before the actual authentication request is processed. This preliminary verification establishes a trusted state that eliminates the need for repeated authentication inputs during the authentication session.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable device acts as an intermediary between the user and the electronic device authentication system. It receives authentication requests from the electronic device, verifies the user's authenticated state through proximity and continuous wear detection, and relays approval data back to the electronic device, thereby simplifying the user interaction while maintaining security.
2Reliability
If continuous verification is implemented, then security is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device autonomously monitors its own wear status using sensors to detect skin contact and determines its proximity to the electronic device using wireless communication signals. This self-service capability eliminates the need for external verification systems, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining continuous verification for enhanced security.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer-readable medium storing executable instructions, for credential management using wearable devices. In some implementations, an authentication request for a user is received. It is determined that a wearable device previously associated with the user is in proximity to the electronic device. In response to determining that the wearable device associated with the user is in proximity to the electronic device, a notification is sent to the wearable device for output by the wearable device. Approval data is received indicating user interaction with the wearable device approving authentication in response to the notification. Data indicating approval of the authentication request is provided in response to receiving the approval data from the wearable device.