Secure authentication using hardware token and computer fingerprint
US7895443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2129
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for secure authentication of a hardware token is disclosed. In one embodiment, a host computer fingerprint is used to generate a partial seed for a challenge-response authentication which is performed on the hardware token. In another embodiment, the host computer fingerprint is used as a personal identification number for the hardware token.
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