17530273. TOKEN BASED SECURE ACCESS TO A LOCKER SYSTEM simplified abstract (Capital One Services, LLC)

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TOKEN BASED SECURE ACCESS TO A LOCKER SYSTEM

Organization Name

Capital One Services, LLC

Inventor(s)

Kevin Osborn of Newton Highlands MA (US)

Matt J. Oliver of Whitney TX (US)

Lin Ni Lisa Cheng of New York NY (US)

TOKEN BASED SECURE ACCESS TO A LOCKER SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17530273 titled 'TOKEN BASED SECURE ACCESS TO A LOCKER SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system, method, and computer program for secure access to a locker system using a token with token data and a message authentication code (MAC).

  • The token includes unique locker identifier information.
  • The MAC is generated using a secret key, which is obtained from a unique derivation key associated with a master key.
  • The locker system verifies the token's validity by checking the token data, MAC, and secret key.
  • If the token is valid, the locker system sends a signal to unlock the locker.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various industries and scenarios, including:

  • Locker systems in gyms, schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
  • Secure storage systems for personal belongings in hotels, airports, and train stations.
  • Access control systems for restricted areas in buildings and facilities.

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following problems:

  • Ensuring secure access to lockers by authenticating the token data.
  • Preventing unauthorized access to lockers by using a message authentication code.
  • Simplifying the process of unlocking lockers by sending a signal upon token validation.

Benefits

The use of this technology offers several benefits:

  • Enhanced security for locker systems by using a combination of token data and a message authentication code.
  • Efficient and reliable authentication process, ensuring only valid tokens can unlock lockers.
  • Simplified user experience, as the locker system automatically unlocks upon token validation.


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for providing secure access to a locker of a locker system based on a token that includes token data and a message authentication code (MAC) to authenticate the token data. The token data includes at least the unique locker identifier for the locker. The MAC can be generated using a secret key. The secret key can be obtained based on a unique derivation key associated with a master key. The locker system can determine whether the token is valid based on the token data, the MAC, and the secret key. In response to a determination that the token is valid, the locker system can send a signal to unlock the locker.

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