A Visual Brain Based Authentication

Tech ID: 23T059

­Advantages:

  • Increases data security by utilizing people’s brain data, which is more difficult to hack than traditional methods.
  • Intuitive design that can be used in any domain, by adjusting the visual display.
  • User-friendly interface that only requires a username and brain activity to create and access profile without the need to remember a password.

Summary:

This is a brain-based authentication system, where users can access a profile purely with their brain activity. Unlike current methods used in authentication systems, such as passwords and pins, brain data cannot be easily forgotten or guessed. Compared to facial, iris, and fingerprint-based recognition, brain-based authentication is unique to each user and cannot be replicated.

This technology is aimed at addressing the evolving landscape of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) applications, particularly within the realm of biometric authentication systems. The current challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between user authentication and safeguarding sensitive data. As BCIs gain prominence, ensuring the protection of user data has become increasingly complex. By leveraging brain data for authentication, it can be used to augment the security of existing systems. Furthermore, it can provide a personalized user experience through image patterns, tailored to the relevant domain used for protecting user data.

This implementation of a working prototype facilitates innovative measures to prevent cyber-attacks and maintaining privacy and security for user’s data. This method represents a significant advancement in the integration of BCIs into authentication systems, ensuring that individuals can benefit from BCI technology without compromising their data.

BCI authentication flowchart

Desired Partnerships:

  • License
  • Sponsored Research
  • Co-Development

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