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Bidirectional authentication

US10791115B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2018
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0861
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with bidirectional authorization are described herein. According to one embodiment, a method includes a user receiving a communication from an entity. In response to receiving the communication from the entity, the method further includes generating a token. The token may be personal identification number (PIN), alphanumeric value, code word, pass phrase, or security question. The token is received by a device of the user. Additionally, the token is transmitted to the entity. The user may then receive evidence of the token from the entity.

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