Methods, apparatus and systems for authentication
US11700473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/15
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus and systems for authentication of a user. The described embodiments relate to obtaining ear biometric data for a user to be authenticated. The ear biometric data comprises one or more features characteristic of the user's ear canal and an associated fit metric indicative of a positioning of a personal audio device relative to the user's ear canal, the personal audio device comprising a transducer for application of acoustic stimulus to the user's ear to obtain the ear biometric data. The user may be identified as a particular authorised user based on one or more features and the associated fit metric.
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