Movement-based event detection in a mobile device

US10148670B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited · SG

Inventors

• Shlomo Markel · Haifa, IL
• Jacob Mendel · Rehovot, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2012
• Grant date: Dec 4, 2018
• Expiry date: May 22, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for enhancing security by providing additional authentication factors. Prior to authentication, a user may enroll a device from which access to a service or application is authorized. During authentication, the authentication system may retrieve the location of the enrolled device and generate one or more questions that only a user in that location can answer. The user may additionally or alternatively enroll a movement signature with an authentication server as an authentication factor. The user may set a pattern for device movement. During authentication, the user moves the device in the pattern. The device then transmits the movement signature for authentication.