Proximity detection using Bluetooth-enabled devices for mobile-based authentication

Mobile-based authentication is a strong authentication method as the password-based authentication is no longer adequate. Mobile-based authentication authenticates users based on proximity awareness to their Bluetooth-enabled devices and immediately locks the secure services (e.g., personal computers) when the users leave the vicinity with their devices. By exchanging the beacon signals and measuring the received Bluetooth power, we can detect the user movement. Nevertheless, developing proximity-aware applications is challenging due to the fluctuating Bluetooth signals. In this project, we aim to develop an energy efficient, reliable, and accurate proximity detection mechanism for Bluetooth-enabled devices. We will also prototype the mechanism and validate its performance through extensive experiments. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first mechanism that can achieve the reliability and accuracy required for secure authentication purposes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vincent Wong

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Partner:

Analyticy Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

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