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System and method for user authentication

US8413220B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2007
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/36
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for user authentication involves initiating an authentication process, receiving images associated with the authentication process, selecting an image from the images to generate a selection; and obtaining authentication based on the selection, where the image is associated with the authentication process and sent prior to initiating the authentication process.

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