Wearable Device Gesture File Transfer via Cloud Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing file transfer methods between mobile devices are inconvenient and prone to human error, particularly in device connection and authentication processes, which can lead to security risks due to incorrect recipient entries.
Innovation Solution
A gesture-based file transfer method using wearable devices, where a head-mounted device initiates a connection with another by detecting gaze gestures and confirming voice commands, establishing a secure file transfer connection through a centralized server that authenticates user profiles and device information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual connection and authentication steps are used for file transfer, then users can control the file transfer process, but user inconvenience and human error increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual typing and manual authentication actions with automated gesture-based detection and voice command recognition. The wearable device detects gestures (such as pointing or gazing) to automatically identify the recipient device, and voice commands are used to confirm file transfer actions, eliminating the need for manual keyboard input and reducing typographical errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the wearable device to automatically perform device identification and connection initiation based on detected gestures. The recipient device automatically receives and processes the file transfer request without requiring manual acceptance steps, making the system serve itself through automated detection and confirmation mechanisms.
2Reliability
If multiple authentication steps are required, then security is improved, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication by pre-pairing wearable devices with their associated mobile devices and pre-establishing trust relationships. When a gesture is detected, the system leverages these pre-established connections to rapidly authenticate the interaction without requiring full authentication sequences, thus maintaining security while reducing authentication time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses real-time feedback through voice commands to confirm authentication and file transfer actions. The wearable device provides auditory feedback to the user, confirming device identification and transfer status, which allows for rapid verification without requiring multiple manual authentication steps, thereby maintaining security while minimizing time loss.
3Ease of operation
If manual file selection and transfer initiation are used, then users have control over the process, but error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual file selection and transfer initiation with gesture-based target identification. The wearable device detects gestures (such as pointing or gazing direction) to automatically determine which file to transfer and which recipient device to target, eliminating manual typing and selection processes that are prone to typographical errors while maintaining user intent through natural physical actions.
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AI summary
Techniques are disclosed herein for establishing a file transfer connection via wearable devices (e.g., head-mounted wearable devices). A service executing on a cloud platform receives a connection authentication request including authentication data from wearable devices, each associated with a mobile device. Upon validating the connection authentication request, a file transfer connection between the wearable devices is established. The service receives a request from one of the wearable devices to transfer a file maintained by an associated mobile device to another mobile device. Upon validating this request, the service sends an authorization to transfer the file.