Wearable Module Function Control via Merged Terminal Permissions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing short-range communication technologies face challenges in conveniently controlling wearable modules due to the absence of input means, leading to inefficiencies in managing passwords and potential mismatches between terminal and wearable module passwords, which complicates function control.
Innovation Solution
A short-range communication device and method that retains permission information for each terminal apparatus, allowing for secure stop and release of functions based on received permission information, enabling convenient function control with biometric authentication options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a password is set for each terminal apparatus to control function stop/stop release, then function control accuracy is improved, but password management complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the permission information for multiple terminal apparatuses into a single wearable module. Instead of managing separate passwords for each terminal-apparatus-function combination, the wearable module stores permission information for all authorized terminals, enabling centralized management and reducing complexity while maintaining control accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable module is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple terminal apparatuses. It can authenticate and control functions across different terminals (smartphone, tablet, PC) using a single device, eliminating the need for separate authentication mechanisms for each terminal and reducing management overhead
2Reliability
If separate passwords are set for terminal apparatus and wearable module, then security is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to potential mismatches
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the authentication credentials of multiple terminals into the wearable module's permission information. This merging allows the wearable module to act as a universal key that maintains security through encrypted permission verification while eliminating the need for users to manage multiple separate passwords, thus improving convenience without compromising security
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable module serves as an intermediary authentication device between multiple terminals and the controlled function. It mediates the authentication process by verifying permission information internally and communicating only the authentication result to terminals, ensuring security while simplifying user interaction
3Ease of operation
If biometric authentication is used for wearable module, then input means limitation is addressed, but authentication time and potential recognition errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic authentication approach where the wearable module can switch between different authentication methods (biometric, permission-based) depending on the situation. This allows fast permission-based authentication when terminals are trusted, reducing authentication time, while still supporting biometric authentication when needed
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AI summary
A wearable module is a device capable of performing short-range communication with a mobile device. A functional section executes a function which can be locked and unlocked. A list retaining section retains a password for permitting locking/unlocking of the function for each mobile device. A short-range wireless communication section receives a request for locking or unlocking a function including a password from the mobile device. A lock control section controls the function to be locked or unlocked on the basis of the password included in the request and a password retained in association with the mobile device of a request source of the request by the list retaining section.