Wireless Token Authentication for Secure Cross-Device Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge lies in efficiently managing data across multiple mobile devices, as users face difficulties in migrating data and maintaining consistency due to the frequent replacement of devices, and traditional methods like thumb drives and cloud storage are inconvenient and prone to unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of wireless token devices that use short-range wireless communication networks to establish connections with computing devices, authenticate users, and provide access to data, allowing for secure and convenient data management across multiple devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cloud-based storage systems are used for data management, then data accessibility across devices is improved, but security against unauthorized access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A wireless token device serves as an intermediary authentication mechanism between users and cloud storage systems. The token establishes a secure connection requiring physical proximity, acting as a mediator that grants or denies access to cloud data without exposing credentials directly, thus maintaining both accessibility and security
2Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional authentication methods are used, then device security is improved, but ease of operation across multiple devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless token device performs self-service authentication by automatically establishing secure connections with computing devices through short-range wireless communication. The token contains embedded credentials that automatically authenticate without user intervention, eliminating the need for manual password entry while maintaining strong security across multiple devices
3Object-affected harmful factors
If manual data migration between devices is performed, then data control is improved, but loss of time deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless token device performs preliminary authentication actions before data access or migration. By pre-establishing secure credentials in the token and using them to automatically authenticate with multiple devices, the system prepares the authentication state in advance, eliminating time-consuming manual data transfer processes while maintaining data control
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables secure and convenient data management by authenticating users and providing access to data across multiple devices, enhancing security by requiring physical presence and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Implementation Method 1
detecting a first computing device as substantially collocated with a wireless token device, using a short-range wireless communication network
Data Source
AI summary
A first computing device is detected as substantially collocated with a wireless token device, using a short-range wireless communication network and a connection is established between the first computing device and the token device over the short-range wireless network. Authentication data is sent to the first computing device from the token device over the short-range wireless network to authenticate the token device at the first computing device. Authentication of the token device permits data accessible through the first computing device to be made available to a holder of the token device and to be presented on a user interface of the first computing device. In some instances, the wireless token device may otherwise lack user interfaces for presenting the data itself.