Multi-level authentication
US10621594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/95
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods associated with multi-level authentication are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a method includes authenticating a physical object of a plurality of physical objects that together form an aggregate physical object; storing in a database system relationship information reflecting a relationship between the aggregate physical object and the plurality of physical objects; attempting to authenticate a target physical object; responsive to matching the target physical object to the aggregate physical object based on the attempt to authenticate the physical target: identifying in the database system a database record corresponding to the aggregate physical object; storing in the database record authentication data reflecting the match between the target physical object and the aggregate physical object; and storing an indication of a re-authentication of the physical object in the database system based on the relationship information. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.
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