EP-4742721-A2 - SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE ACCESS TO PROPERTY OR INFORMATION USING BLOCKCHAIN

EP4742721A2EP 4742721 A2EP4742721 A2EP 4742721A2EP-4742721-A2

Abstract

Blockchain-based systems and methods are used to control access to property or information. One system includes a mobile device or other smart device, a key fob or other e-key object, and a server. The mobile device generates an encrypted code and transmits it to the key fob. The key fob transmits the encrypted code to the property and the server updates a log in a hyperledger. The property includes a computing device that validates the encrypted code and grants a key fob user access to the property. Another system includes a server that validates an access key and a first station that transmits an access key to a second station via the server and a satellite. The second station transmits data to the first station via the server and the satellite. The server saves a transmission log in a hyperledger and transmits the access key in response to a request.

Inventors

BAKALIS, KONSTANTINOS
Bakalis, Alexandros

Assignees

Bakalis, Konstantinos
Bakalis, Alexandros

Dates

Publication Date: 20260513
Application Date: 20190613

Claims (15)

An e-key system comprising: a mobile device configured to generate an encrypted code; a key fob configured to receive the encrypted code from the mobile device and to transmit the encrypted code to a computing device incorporated into property via wireless communication; and a server configured to update an access log of the key fob in a hyperledger, wherein the computing device includes a validation module configured to validate the received encrypted code, and wherein the computing device grants a user of the key fob access to the property when the validation module validates the encrypted code.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication is Bluetooth communication.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile device and the key fob are paired according to a Bluetooth protocol.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the computing device of the property and the key fob are paired according to a Bluetooth protocol.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the validation module is constantly powered by the property.
The e-key system according to claim 5, wherein the validation module is an electronic circuit.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the code is encrypted with a public key by the mobile device.
The e-key system according to claim 7, wherein the validation module decrypts the encrypted code with a private key, which is saved in the validation module, corresponding to the public key.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the validation module transmits the access log to the server when a network connection is established with the server.
The e-key system according to claim 1, wherein the property is an aircraft, watercraft, hovering vehicle, land vehicle, or building.
A method for granting access to property to a user of a key fob, the method comprising: transmitting, by a mobile device, an encrypted code to a key fob; transmitting, by the key fob, the encrypted code to a validation module running on a computing device of property via wireless communication; determining, by the validation module, whether the encrypted code is valid; granting access to the property when it is determined that the encrypted code is valid; and denying access to the property when it is determined that the encrypted code is invalid.
The method according to claim 11, wherein the wireless communication is Bluetooth.
The method according to claim 11, wherein the property and the key fob are paired according to a Bluetooth protocol.
The method according to claim 11, wherein the mobile device and the key fob are paired according to a Bluetooth protocol.
The method according to claim 11, wherein the encrypted code is encrypted by a public key.

Description

FIELD This disclosure relates to systems and methods for securing communication data using blockchain. In particular, this disclosure relates to systems and methods for validating communication data prior to communicating the data and for saving communication data in a hyperledger using blockchain. BACKGROUND Data communications are critical in most industries. For decades, many industries utilize satellites for their data communications. Those industries have invested large sums of money and human resources to secure or protect the data communications, especially when those data communications are utilized to control access to various types of property. Many businesses and people have developed and are continuing to develop security systems to protect various types of property from unlawful or unapproved access to or entry into the property, and to protect associated communication data from being hacked or hijacked. Physical locks have been developed in accordance with the needs, requirements, and characteristics of the property. Physical keys corresponding to the physical locks have been likewise developed. However, physical keys are exposed to various risks including the risk of being copied and/or stolen. Further, hacking techniques have been developed to counter advancements in security technology. SUMMARY This disclosure relates to improvements in securing data communications by using blockchain technology so that unauthorized data communication or access can be easily found and tracked, and security against unauthorized and potential breaches can be provided to business or personal properties or in data communication with high reliability. A system of one or more computers can be configured to perform particular operations or actions by virtue of having software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of them installed on the system that in operation causes or cause the system to perform the actions. One or more computer programs can be configured to perform particular operations or actions by virtue of including instructions that, when executed by data processing apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the actions. One general aspect includes an e-key system. The e-key system includes: a mobile device configured to generate an encrypted code; a key fob configured to receive the encrypted code from the mobile device and to transmit the encrypted code to a computing device incorporated into property via wireless communication; and a server configured to update an access log of the key fob in a hyperledger. The computing device includes a validation module configured to validate the received encrypted code, and the computing device grants a user of the key fob access to the property when the validation module validates the encrypted code. Other aspects of this aspect include corresponding computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs recorded on one or more computer storage devices, each configured to perform the actions of the e-key system. Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The wireless communication may be Bluetooth communication. The mobile device and the key fob may be paired according to a Bluetooth protocol. The computing device of the property and the key fob may be paired according to a Bluetooth protocol. The validation module may be constantly powered by the property. The validation module may be an electronic circuit. The code may be encrypted with a public key by the mobile device. The validation module may decrypt the encrypted code with a private key, which is saved in the validation module, corresponding to the public key. The validation module may transmit the access log to the server when a network connection is established with the server. The property may be an aircraft, watercraft, hovering vehicle, land vehicle, or building. Another general aspect includes a method for granting access to property to a user of a key fob. The method includes: transmitting, by a mobile device, an encrypted code to a key fob; transmitting, by the key fob, the encrypted code to a validation module running on a computing device of property via wireless communication; determining, by the validation module, whether the encrypted code is valid; granting access to the property when it is determined that the encrypted code is valid; and denying access to the property when it is determined that the encrypted code is invalid. Other aspects of this aspect include corresponding computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs recorded on one or more computer storage devices, each configured to perform the actions of the method. Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The wireless communication may be Bluetooth. The property and the key fob may be paired according to a Bluetooth protocol. The mobile device and the key fob may be paired according to a Bluetooth protocol. The encrypted code may be encrypted by a public key. The method may further inc