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Geolocation-based authentication credentials

US10148668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2017
Grant dateDec 4, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/63
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is process including receiving a request to authenticate a user; sending instructions to present an authentication user interface including a geographic map; receiving geolocations on the geographic map selected by the user; comparing the geolocations to a sequence of geolocations in an authentication credential to determine whether to authenticate the user.

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