18282740. AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ryoji Miyahara of Kanagawa (JP)
AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18282740 titled 'AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for an authentication management device that utilizes otoacoustic authentication in an earphone to authenticate a user. The device then stores the authentication result and determines if the earphone is being worn by the user based on a proximity sensor. If the earphone is not worn, the device updates the stored authentication result.
- Authentication management device utilizing otoacoustic authentication in an earphone
- Stores authentication result and determines if earphone is being worn based on proximity sensor
- Updates stored authentication result if earphone is not worn
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various industries such as:
- Security and access control systems
- Wearable technology
- Healthcare for patient identification
Problems Solved
The technology addresses issues such as:
- Unauthorized access to devices or systems
- Ensuring accurate user authentication
- Improving user experience with wearable devices
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced security measures
- Convenient and seamless user authentication
- Improved user privacy and data protection
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Smartphones and other mobile devices
- Wearable fitness trackers
- Access control systems for buildings and facilities
Possible Prior Art
One potential prior art could be the use of biometric authentication methods in wearable devices or access control systems. However, the specific combination of otoacoustic authentication in an earphone with a proximity sensor for wearing detection may be a novel innovation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle situations where the earphone is worn incorrectly or by someone other than the authorized user?
The device may have algorithms or additional sensors to detect incorrect wearing of the earphone or unauthorized users, triggering security measures or alerts.
Are there any potential privacy concerns with using otoacoustic authentication in earphones?
There may be concerns regarding the collection and storage of biometric data through otoacoustic authentication, as well as the potential for unauthorized access to this data. Manufacturers would need to address these concerns through robust security measures and privacy policies.
Original Abstract Submitted
An authentication management device acquires a result of authenticating a user by otoacoustic authentication in an earphone; stores the authentication result; after the authentication result is acquired, acquires a wearing determination result indicating whether the earphone is worn in an ear of the user on the basis of a detection result of a proximity sensor; and updates the stored authentication result when the wearing determination result indicates that the earphone is not worn in the ear.
