Methods for requesting and authenticating photographic image data
US10360668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/32283
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method include obtaining and authenticating image files from users, such as insured users, at the request of an entity, such as an insurance provider. The requesting entity may supply an electronic address of the user and a unique identifier. The system may transmit a link to the electronic address. When selected, the link causes an image authentication application to be installed on a user device. The application takes the images securely and separately from a native camera application. Each image authentication application may be customized for each requesting entity. An authentication server may identify the requesting entity that made the request and identify a corresponding image authentication application to be provided to the electronic address. The images from the image authentication application may be authenticated via reverse image search, time, geolocation, and/or other information. The authenticated images and/or related data may be provided to the requesting entity.
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