18268540. AUTHENTICATING A USER simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
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AUTHENTICATING A USER
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Tommy Arngren of Södra Sunderbyn (SE)
Andreas Kristensson of Södra Sandby (SE)
AUTHENTICATING A USER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18268540 titled 'AUTHENTICATING A USER
The abstract describes a method for authenticating a user based on their input of a passcode element, which includes virtual-surface and depth components.
- Detect user input of a passcode element to a user input device
- Determine virtual-surface component of the passcode element from a finite set of possible components
- Determine depth component of the passcode element based on input force, from a finite set of possible components
- Repeat the process for multiple passcode elements to create a passcode sequence
- Authenticate the user based on both virtual-surface and depth components of each passcode element
Potential Applications: - Secure access control systems - Biometric authentication methods - User verification in financial transactions
Problems Solved: - Enhancing user authentication security - Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information - Improving user verification processes
Benefits: - Increased security measures - Enhanced user privacy protection - Efficient and reliable user authentication
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced User Authentication Technology for Secure Access Control Systems" This technology can be utilized in industries such as banking, healthcare, and government agencies to ensure secure user authentication processes, protecting sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior art related to biometric authentication methods, virtual-surface recognition technologies, and depth sensing technologies to understand the evolution of user authentication systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers can stay updated on advancements in biometric authentication, virtual-surface recognition, and depth sensing technologies to enhance user authentication methods and improve security measures.
Questions about User Authentication Technology: 1. How does this technology compare to traditional password-based authentication methods? - This technology offers a more secure and reliable authentication process compared to traditional password systems, as it incorporates biometric and depth sensing elements for user verification. 2. What are the potential limitations or vulnerabilities of this user authentication method? - While this technology enhances security measures, potential vulnerabilities could include spoofing of virtual-surface components or inaccuracies in depth sensing, which researchers continue to address through advancements in the field.
Original Abstract Submitted
It is provided a method for authenticating a user. The method comprises the steps of: detecting a user input of a passcode element to a user input device: determining a virtual-surface component of the passcode element, the virtual-surface component being one of a finite set of possible virtual-surface components: determining a depth component of the passcode element, the depth component depending on an input force, the depth component being one in a finite set of possible depth components, each corresponding to one of a finite set of possible virtual surfaces: repeating the steps of detecting a user input, determining a virtual-surface component and determining a depth component, for a plurality of passcode elements, resulting in a sequence of passcode elements making up a passcode; and authenticating the user based on both the virtual-surface component and the depth component of each passcode element in the passcode.
