Apparatus and methods for automating password generators
US12199975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1425
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for automating replacement and disablement of one-time password (“OTP”) generators are provided. The apparatus and methods may include an authentication engine on a server and an OTP generator that may generate a standard OTP or an enhanced OTP that includes additional information beyond the standard OTP. The authentication engine may analyze the additional information when an enhanced OTP is received, and in response to that additional information, execute an operation. The operation may include initiating the sending of a new OTP generator to a user when the OTP generator's battery is failing or the OTP generator has been damaged or disabling an OTP generator when the OTP generator has been tampered with.
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