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Account authentication using synthetic merchants

US12010110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2021
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/107
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described herein for improving computer authentication processes through the generation of synthetic merchants. A plurality of different real merchant names may be received. The plurality of different real merchant names may be processed to determine one or more name elements. A request for access to an account associated with a user may be received. Based on the one or more name elements, one or more synthetic merchant names may be generated. Based on the one or more synthetic merchant names, synthetic transaction data may then be generated. A synthetic authentication question may be generated and presented to a user. A candidate response to the synthetic authentication question may be received. Based on the candidate response, access to the account may be provided.

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