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Method and apparatus for performing user authentication

US11281760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2019
Grant dateMar 22, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2133
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of authenticating a user includes obtaining a user authentication request for access to at least one application executed on an electronic device, identifying an actor and a task for authentication based on one or more context parameters associated with at least one of the electronic device or a user, providing a live challenge generated based on the identification, and identifying whether to access the at least one application based on whether the provided live challenge has been successfully performed.

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