Method and apparatus of implementing a VPN tunnel
US10412070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/77
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to allowing a more secure initial, and continuous authentication of virtual private network (VPN) tunneling. The device of the present invention contains its own microprocessor and operating system which connects to the host system via a universal serial bus (USB) or another coupling mode. The present invention involves executing and storing of the VPN software, certificates, credentials and sensors on the device, which allows for more security and manageability as opposed to executing the VPN on the host system. The device continuously authenticates the presence of the user via biometrics or the presence of second device, including a smartphone, a smartwatch, an NFC ring or a custom device with a microprocessor, via Quick Response (QR) Codes, Near-Field Communication (NFC) or Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) proximity authentication to activate or deactivate the VPN tunnel.
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