Persistent authentication of a wearable device
US10083443B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/40
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for maintaining authentication of a user of a wearable device. The wearable device can include an electrical circuit, an accelerometer, a capacitive sensor, or other wearable detection module that can determine that the wearable device has been in continuous contact with, or continuous use by, the wearer. A first payment transaction can be initiated between the wearable device and a first payment terminal. A user credential is then received at either the wearable device or a mobile device coupled to the wearable device. The user credential is verified and the first payment transaction is authorized. A second payment transaction is then initiated between the wearable device and a second payment terminal. If the wearable device is determined to have been in continuous use by the user, then the second payment transaction can be completed without requiring re-authentication of the user.
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