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Flexible method of user authentication

US8296570B2 · kind B2 · utility

11Cited by

37References

24Claims

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Assignee

Activcard Ireland Limited · IE

Inventors

Laurence Hamid · Ottawa, CA
Robert D. Hillhouse · Ottawa, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 23, 2006
Grant date	Oct 23, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F21/31
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of authorizing a user in communication with a workstation is disclosed. According to the method, a system automatically determines a plurality of available user information entry devices in communication with the workstation. The system then determines predetermined user authorization methods each requiring data only from available user information entry devices. The user then selects one of the determined authorization methods for use in user authorization. Optionally, each authorization method is associated with a security level relating to user access to resources. Once the authorization method is selected, the user provides user authorization information in accordance with a determined user authorization method and registration proceeds.

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