Modifying security state with secured range detection
US11176237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/082
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a first device performs ranging operations to allow a user to access the first device under one of several user accounts without providing device-access credentials. For example, when a second device is within a first distance of the first device, the first device determines that the second device is associated with a first user account under which a user can access (e.g., can log into) the first device. In response to the determination, the first device enables at least one substitute interaction (e.g., a password-less UI interaction) to allow the first device to be accessed without receiving access credentials through a user interface. In response to detecting an occurrence of the substitute interaction, the user is allowed to access the first device under the first user account. In some embodiments, the substitute interaction occurs while the first device is logged into under a second user account.
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