18529879. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Email Authentication
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
WATARU Tamaki of Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18529879 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for authenticating user registration requests through email verification to prevent attacks.
- An information processing apparatus sends an email with a verification link to the provided email address.
- Upon receiving the authentication request through the link, the apparatus checks for potential attacks on the registration request.
- If an attack is suspected, the apparatus requests the sender of the authentication request to confirm their registration.
- If no attack is detected, the user is authenticated, and the registration process is completed without further confirmation.
Key Features and Innovation
- Email-based authentication for user registration requests.
- Detection and prevention of potential attacks on registration requests.
- Confirmation operation for suspicious registration requests.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various online platforms and services that require user registration, such as social media, e-commerce websites, and online banking.
Problems Solved
- Prevents unauthorized access through fraudulent registration requests.
- Enhances the security of user accounts by verifying email addresses.
- Reduces the risk of account takeover and identity theft.
Benefits
- Improved user account security.
- Streamlined registration process.
- Enhanced protection against cyber attacks.
Commercial Applications
- Secure user registration for online services.
- Fraud prevention in e-commerce platforms.
- Compliance with data protection regulations.
Prior Art
Prior art related to this technology may include existing methods of email verification for user registration and authentication processes in online systems.
Frequently Updated Research
Research on email authentication methods, cybersecurity threats, and user account protection can provide valuable insights into the continuous development of this technology.
Questions about Email Authentication
How does email verification enhance user security in online platforms?
Email verification adds an extra layer of security by confirming the authenticity of user registration requests, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
What are the potential drawbacks of email-based authentication for user registration?
While effective in preventing attacks, email verification may lead to delays in the registration process and inconvenience for users who need to confirm their email addresses.
Original Abstract Submitted
When receiving a registration request for a user, an information processing apparatus transmits an e-mail including an authentication uniform resource locator (URL) to an e-mail address included in the registration request. The apparatus receives an authentication request for the e-mail address that is transmitted by access to the URL. The apparatus determines whether the registration request is under attack. If the registration request is determined to be under attack, the apparatus performs control to request a transmitter of the authentication request to perform an operation to confirm whether the transmitter has made the registration request. If the registration request is determined to be not under attack, the apparatus performs control not to request the confirmation operation. The apparatus then authenticates the e-mail address corresponding to the authentication request and registers the user. If the confirmation operation is requested, the apparatus does not register the user based on the confirmation operation.
