RU2778623C1 - Method for confirming the location of a mobile communication device in the local area - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: information security.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to information security. A method for confirming the location of a mobile communication device in a local area, characterized in that it is proposed to obtain confirmation of the location of a mobile communication device in a local area by blocking radio communications in a local area, sending a control signal to the client’s mobile phone or other gadget and, based on the results of the control signal delivery, a conclusion is drawn about the location of a mobile communication device in the local area.

EFFECT: improving the accuracy of finding the user in the local area.

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Description

The invention relates to information security and can, in particular, be used to identify a person (using his communication device) in a local area in order, for example, to provide access control, purchase (issue) of goods (including through vending machines), confirmation of banking transactions, payment for services, etc. This invention can be used both as a primary means of identification and as an additional means (for example, in addition to the confirmation method using an SMS message).

The digital connection used by a mobile device for communication can be completely different - for example, cellular, Wi-Fi BSPD, Bluetooch, etc. A mobile communication device may be any device capable of communicating over one or more communication protocols, such as a cell phone, tablet, PDA, laptop, and so on.

There is a known method of identification (of a client by biometric indicators, which is implemented, in particular, in a banking terminal (US Pat.RU 146027, publ. The disadvantages of the known solution include limited protection of the client's financial resources, since it is known that at present, not all bank clients consent to the registration of their biometric parameters when issuing credit cards.Also, the client may turn out to be a person with disabilities, for example, not have fingers or have damaged organs of vision, which will not allow him to be identified by an ATM.In this case, we can talk not only about insufficient protection of the interests of the client, but also about his indirect discrimination on a physiological basis.Also, such data with biometric indicators should be stored remotely servers, which can lead to their loss (kra g) intruders.

The closest solution chosen for the prototype is a method for identifying a client from SMS messages, which is implemented, for example, in a self-service banking kiosk device, including a housing, means of identification and / or data input, devices for receiving, issuing and counting banknotes (US Pat. RU 2610108 , published on February 7, 2017. Bulletin No. 4). It is also known that CMC messages are used by large banks to confirm certain banking transactions, including those performed in a local area (for example, near an ATM) https://www.sberbank.ru/ru/person/help/transfer_faq/1745

There are security systems for providing access to certain objects using SMS messages (https://pal-es.store/gsm-shlagbaum), and there are also systems for purchasing (issuing) goods through a vending machine using SMS confirmation.

The disadvantages of these solutions include the fact that client identification through SMS messages does not guarantee protection against fraudsters, since messages can be intercepted and passwords stolen (also these passwords can be reported by deception). In addition, there are technical means capable of intercepting transmitted SMS messages (for example, https://www.banki.ru/news/daytheme/?id=8443664)

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to eliminate the shortcomings of the prototypes: confirmation of the location of the mobile device in the local area.

The solution of the set technical problem is achieved due to the fact that it is proposed to confirm the presence of a mobile device in a local place by blocking communication in a local area, sending a control signal to a mobile phone or other gadget of a person, and based on the results of delivery of the control signal, a decision is made to find a person (together with the gadget ) in this local area.

The novelty in the proposed method is the use to confirm the presence of a person (client) in the local area of blocking mobile communications, sending a control signal to a mobile phone or other gadget of a person (client) and using the results of delivery of the control signal to make a decision about identifying the client.

It should be noted that the control signal means any information message - a call, a text message, an audio message sent using the mobile networks of a mobile operator (including using various applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, social networks and etc.).

Proposed as the present invention, the method is carried out as follows.

The mobile communication device that needs to be confirmed in the local area is delivered to the local area. A special place (recess) may be provided to accommodate such a gadget. When placed in this recess (place) in the gadget, cellular and other types of radio communications can be blocked. Or blocking can be done with a communication blocker in a small area (several square meters). For example, such a blocker can be used - https://pro-spec.ru/cata1og/blokiratory-besprovodnoj-sviazi/black-hunter-m40-internet-3g-4g1-4g2-wifi

You can use a blocker that blocks the operation of radio devices using the following standards

2G

3G: 2110-2170MHz

4G LTE: 780-830MHz

4G: 2570-2690MHz

WIFI: 2400-2500MHz

Blocking can be done using any of the possible interference.

You can also add blocking ranges. At the same time, the power for such purposes (given that it is necessary to block only one gadget, which is located in a strictly defined place) can be made minimal and this blocker will not interfere with the communication of others !!!

After the gadget appears in a local area where it can be blocked using a communication blocker, the gadget is blocked, and an information signal is sent to the client through the mobile operator and / or the Internet network in the form of an SMS message, voice message, message through a social network or in a different way. The receipt by the client of a control signal from the mobile operator (or Internet network), of which the client is a subscriber, indicates that the gadget at that time is outside the range of the mobile communication blocking device, which means that the gadget can be recognized as not being in a local place (it is known that in many services and applications, there is the possibility of feedback, for example, when calling, the fact of dialing is a confirmation of the subscriber's connection, also in CMC messages it is possible to receive information about the delivery of CMC or not, there is also such a possibility in most instant messengers and social networks).

It is obvious that attackers can learn about such a scheme and deliberately, being at a considerable distance, block their gadget (or simply turn it off). To complicate the identification scheme, you can, for example, use a device for issuing a blocking command and checking results (UHKBPR)!

The role of such a device can be performed by an ordinary PC with software equipment.

UNHCR is connecting to the bollard and the control signaling system! Through this device, you can apply and control the blocking of the gadget and the transmission of control signals.

In this case, different algorithms of work can be selected, for example:

1) commands for blocking are given at certain intervals, while the control signals are given constantly. Comparing the periods of blocking and receiving control signals, the system concludes that the gadget is in the local blocking area (near the ATM);

2) blocking commands are given constantly, while control signals are given at certain intervals. Comparing the periods of blocking and receiving control signals, the system concludes that the gadget is in the local blocking area (near the ATM);

3) blocking commands are given at certain time intervals, while control signals are also given at certain time intervals. Comparing the periods of blocking and receiving control signals, the system concludes that the gadget is in the local blocking area (near the ATM);

4) in this case, both blocking commands and control signals can be given randomly. The above modes can also be varied and combined or new ones added.

The selection of the conditions for switching on the device for blocking mobile communication and the setting of these conditions, as well as the setting of the number and frequency of device operation, the number, content, duration and frequency of information signals should be carried out when setting up the software of the control system identifying the client.

Moreover, this method can be used, for example, to confirm a banking operation (as a primary or additional means of identification). Then the blocking occurs at a local location in the immediate vicinity of the ATM.

Also, this method can be used for identification in order to access the object. Then blocking can be done at the entrance to the sensitive object.

Similarly, this method can be applied, for example, when buying and picking up goods in a local area, etc.

The technical result of applying the method proposed as the present invention for confirming the presence of a mobile communication device in a local area is to increase the information security of others.

Claims (1)

A method for confirming the location of a mobile communication device in a local area, characterized in that it is proposed to receive confirmation of the location of a mobile communication device in a local area by blocking radio communication in a local area, sending a control signal to a mobile phone, and based on the results of delivery of the control signal, a conclusion is made about being in a local area mobile communication device, while using a device that compares the blocking period and receiving or not receiving control signals during this period, and blocking and sending the control signal is performed according to the following algorithm: blocking commands are given at certain time intervals, while control signals are sent constantly and /or blocking commands are given continuously, while control signals are given at certain time intervals, and/or blocking commands are given at certain time intervals, while control signals are given at that also, at certain intervals and/or blocking commands and control signals are given randomly.