Defined zone of authentication
US11050738B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/68
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to authenticating a user at an electronic computing device. Information is received from a defined zone of an environment surrounding the user. A level of authentication is calculated for the user based on the information from the defined zone of the environment. When the level of authentication is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the user is authenticated at the electronic computing device to perform a requested activity.
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