Geolocation authenticator
US12375929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a supporting authentication between a computing platform and a computer that has an attached geolocation dongle. The attached geolocation dongle provides location information to the computer that is indicative of a current location of the computer, where the location information is obtained from RF signals generated from neighboring cell towers or the Global Positioning System. The computing platform may utilize the location information for authenticating the computer. Moreover, the location information may be encrypted by the geolocation dongle based on an encryption key known by the geolocation dongle and the computing platform. With another aspect, authentication is supported by a computer and an associated communication device that provides location information to the computer via a short-range communication channel. With another aspect, authentication is supported by a computer and an associated communication device that provides location information directly to the computing platform.
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