De-centralized authentication in a network system
US12229765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
User authentication and validation for performing transactions may be performed by a validation server of a service provider. For example, when a login request or purchase request is received, the request may be authenticated or validated before permitting the requested transaction. In some arrangements, the validation may be delegated to one or more devices or users external to the service provider. Multiple validation users may be consulted for each transaction request to determine a consensus validation decision. A consensus may be reached based on unanimous responses or based on a specified threshold level (e.g., more than 50% responding positively or negatively). The service provider may use this consensus determination to authorize or reject a transaction request.
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