User-directed identity verification over a network
US10637664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0853
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
User-directed identity verification over a network. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving identity information of a user, storing the identity information, calculating a confidence score for the identity information that indicates a level of confidence that the identity information belongs to the user, receiving a request for the identity information of the user, or for confirmation of possession of the identity information of the user, to be sent to an organization, sending an authorization request for the user to authorize the organization to access the identity information or to receive the confirmation of possession of the identity information, receiving a grant of authorization for the organization to access the identity information or to receive the confirmation of possession of the identity information, sending the identity information, or the confirmation of possession of the identity information, and the confidence score for the identity information.
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