Multi-factor authentication using positioning data
US11115423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/68
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques described herein provide multi-factor authentication based on positioning data. Generally described, configurations disclosed herein enable a system to authorize a particular action using positioning data, and possibly other data, associated with an identity. For example, when a user wishes to change a password or access a secured account, the system can authenticate a user if a device associated with the user is located in the secure area. The system can authenticate a user if a requested operation and/or a predetermined pattern of movement associated with the user is detected. For instance, the system allows the user to change the password when the user's computer has followed a predetermined pattern of movement, and when one or more verification procedures meets one or more criteria while the location of the computing device is within the predetermined area.
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