Google llc (20240314120). STRUCTURE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL simplified abstract
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STRUCTURE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mark Spates, Iv of San Francisco CA (US)
Vincent Mo of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Zhenguo Guan of Cupertino CA (US)
David Roy Schairer of San Jose CA (US)
STRUCTURE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240314120 titled 'STRUCTURE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL
The present disclosure introduces systems and methods for structure-based access control. Instead of using user-specific credentials, this technology allows user credentials to be associated with a structure identifier, such as a home, generating structure credentials for access.
- Users can inherit or be assigned structure credentials, enabling collaborative user groups within a structure to access devices, applications, and services.
- This system eliminates the need for manual sharing of user-specific credentials and switching between multiple accounts.
- Access control is simplified and streamlined, enhancing user experience and security.
- The technology promotes efficient and secure access to resources within a shared structure.
- By using structure credentials, users can seamlessly access shared devices and services without the hassle of managing individual credentials.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in smart homes, shared workspaces, and collaborative environments where multiple users need access to shared resources.
Problems Solved: Eliminates the need for manual sharing of user-specific credentials, simplifies access control within shared structures, and enhances security by reducing the risk of credential exposure.
Benefits: Enhanced user experience, improved security, streamlined access control, and efficient management of shared resources within a structure.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Access Control System for Shared Environments This technology can be commercialized in smart home systems, coworking spaces, and shared office environments to provide secure and efficient access control for multiple users.
Questions about Structure-Based Access Control: 1. How does structure-based access control improve user experience in shared environments?
- Structure-based access control simplifies access to shared resources by allowing users to inherit or be assigned structure credentials, eliminating the need for manual sharing of user-specific credentials.
2. What are the security implications of using structure credentials in collaborative user groups?
- By using structure credentials, security is enhanced as users do not need to share individual credentials, reducing the risk of credential exposure and unauthorized access.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure provides systems and methods that perform structure-based access control. in particular, rather than relying upon a user-specific credential scheme, which can require manual sharing of user-specific credentials and/or switching between the multiple accounts to access the particular devices, applications, or services associated with such accounts, the systems and methods of the present disclosure facilitate user credentials to be inherited by or otherwise assigned to a structure identifier associated with a structure (e.g., a home in which the user resides), thereby generating a set of structure credentials. this enables other users in the structure, who may be part of a collaborative user group, to access devices, applications, and/or services using the structure credentials.
