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Method for authenticating a user and a secure module, associated electronic apparatus and system

US10984080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2015
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2103
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for authenticating a user by using an electronic apparatus including an authentication module and a secure module, which includes the following steps: the authentication module transmits a recognition result to the secure module according to a process that allows the authentication module to be authenticated by the secure module; the secure module generates an authentication token by signing, with a private key stored in the secure module, data including data representing at least one feature of the authentication module; and transmitting the generated authentication token. Also disclosed is an associated secure module, electronic apparatus and system.

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