XR-Avatar Authentication Using True Touch Sensation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing authentication systems for resetting Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and flashing security tokens face challenges in balancing security and user-friendliness, particularly in remote settings, with static credentials posing fraud risks and complex processes leading to customer frustration and errors.

Innovation Solution

An AI-driven authentication system using XR-Avatar extracted synthetic AI metadata, employing Autonetics true touch sensation engineering and Hybrid Capture Input (HCI) technology to analyze behavioral and biometric data, dynamically adapting authentication algorithms based on user interactions to enhance security and user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multi-factor authentication is implemented to enhance security, then security is improved, but the authentication process becomes more complex and less user-friendly

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidauthentication process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical authentication methods (PIN entry, physical token handling) with XR-based spatial authentication. Users interact with virtual avatars in immersive environments, where authentication is performed through natural gestures and spatial positioning rather than sequential steps, reducing perceived complexity while maintaining security

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from two-dimensional screen-based authentication to three-dimensional XR environments. Authentication occurs in spatial dimension through avatar interaction, gesture recognition, and positional verification, providing more intuitive and less cumbersome user experience compared to traditional planar interfaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If static credentials are used for authentication, then the process is simple, but fraud risk increases due to potential credential theft

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication simplicityVSAvoidfraud risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces static credentials with dynamic, context-aware authentication. Each authentication event is unique, incorporating temporal variations, spatial positioning, gesture patterns, and environmental context. This dynamic approach ensures that even if authentication data is intercepted, it cannot be reused for fraud

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces XR avatars as intermediary elements between the user and the authentication system. The avatars serve as mediators that translate physical user actions into authentication signals, adding a layer of complexity that prevents direct credential theft and enables continuous verification without exposing static data

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If complex security measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access, then security is improved, but customer frustration and errors increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveunauthorized access preventionVSAvoidcustomer frustration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The XR authentication system performs self-verification through automated gesture recognition and spatial validation. The system independently verifies user identity without requiring manual verification steps or complex user input, reducing frustration while maintaining strong security through automated behavioral analysis

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If remote PIN reset functionality is provided, then user convenience is improved, but security risks increase due to potential interception or fraud

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote accessibilityVSAvoidinterception or fraud risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional remote PIN entry mechanisms with XR-based spatial authentication. Instead of typing credentials that could be intercepted, users perform gestures and positioning actions in immersive environments, eliminating the transmission vulnerability inherent in remote text-based authentication

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20250265318A1Flash Token Using XR-Avatar Extracted Synthetic AI Metadata

Publication Date: 2025.08.21 BANK OF AMERICA CORP

AI summary

Secure user identification and transaction authentication are disclosed. Using an Autonetics true touch sensation engine, AI to identifies and extracts unique human/avatar behavior metadata. This enables precise user authentication for transactions or token reset processes. An avatar touch sensor interface or other extended reality (XR) mechanisms to start user interaction, prompting for traditional PIN authentication. After successful first authentication, it further analyzes the syngeneic avatar behavior metadata, using data collection methods to strengthen security measures. With Hybrid Capture Input (HCI) technology, user behavior is verified to align with pre-established unique behavioral profile(s), to confirm user identity. This self-improving system adapts authentication algorithms dynamically, based on user interaction with the avatar, to create personalized and secure authentication processes. Integrating syngeneic avatar behavior metadata with true touch sensation engineering presents a novel approach to PIN security systems, offering a dual-layer security mechanism and representing a significant leap in adaptive AI authentication technologies.