User authentication systems and methods
US11140163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/67
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Data processing systems and methods for authenticating users are disclosed. In one embodiment a data processing system for authenticating a user of a device comprises: a computer processor and a data storage device, the data storage device storing instructions operative by the processor to: determine authentication capabilities of the device, the authentication capabilities of the device comprising one or more authentication methods; determine a set of authentication options using the authentication capabilities of the device; send an indication of the set of authentication options to the device; receive an indication of a user selected authentication method from the device; generate an authentication data request corresponding to the user selected authentication method; send the authentication data request to the device; receive an authentication response from the device; and authenticate the user using the authentication response.
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