User verification for credential device

US11392957B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Patrick Mestré · Sart-Bernard, BE
• Patrik Smets · Nijlen, BE
• Eddy Lodewijk Hortensia Van De Velde · Leuven, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 6, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2022
• Expiry date: Mar 6, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L2209/56
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method for verification of a bearer of a credential device at a device reader is described. The method comprises first establishing a digital communication channel with the credential device, and then determining a set of verification options for the bearer and providing the set of verification options to the credential device over the digital communication channel. The credential device then selects a verification option from the set of verification options and communicates this to the device reader. The device reader can then verify the bearer of the credential device in accordance with the selected verification option. Methods at both the credential device and the device reader are described, as are suitably programmed credential devices and device readers.