Geolocation Verification Subsystem Overview
The Secure Enhanced Geolocking (SEG) service ensures that sensitive content can only be
accessed within specific geographic boundaries. To achieve this, the system employs a
combination of geofencing techniques such as WiFi signals, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE),
and Vision Recognition technology. These technologies work together to offer enhanced
location-based access control, providing different levels of security based on the use case.
1. WiFi-Based Geolocation Verification
WiFi signals are a common method for estimating a user’s location by measuring signal
strength from nearby access points and applying triangulation techniques. This method is
especially effective in areas with dense WiFi coverage.
Process:
o When the user clicks a link to access the content, their device captures signal
strength (RSSI) from nearby WiFi access points.
o The SEG server communicates with backend services that process these
signals using triangulation algorithms to estimate the user's location.
o If the estimated position is within the defined geofenced boundary, the user is
granted access to the content.
Advantages:
o Moderate accuracy, especially in indoor settings like offices, campuses, or
public areas.
o Provides better security by not relying on user-reported geolocation data.
2. BLE-Based Geolocation Verification
BLE beacons offer more precise geolocation, especially indoors. These small, low-energy
devices broadcast signals that can be used to confirm a user’s location with high accuracy.
Process:
o BLE beacons, deployed in the geofenced area, send signals detected by the
user’s device.
o The SEG server checks the proximity of the user to these BLE beacons by
evaluating the signal strength.
o If the signals confirm the user is within the allowed geofenced boundary,
access is granted.
Advantages:
o Offers higher accuracy compared to WiFi-based verification.
o BLE devices are becoming widely available, making them ideal for use in
secure environments.
3. Vision Recognition for Geolocation Verification
Vision Recognition is used in highly secure environments, such as for government documents
or sensitive business contracts. This method ensures the highest level of accuracy by visually
confirming the user’s presence within the geofenced area.
Process:
oCameras are installed within the geofenced area, continuously monitoring the
region.
o When the user attempts to access the document, the SEG server activates the
vision recognition system.
o Using facial recognition or object detection algorithms, the system confirms
whether the user is within the restricted area.
Advantages:
o Extremely accurate, especially in high-security zones.
o Eliminates the possibility of tampering or providing false location data.
Privacy Considerations
While these geolocation technologies significantly improve the security and accuracy of
location-based verification, they must be deployed with user consent. To ensure ethical use, it
is essential that these technologies be implemented in high-security zones with user
permission and transparency.
