Apparatus and method for variable authentication requirements
US8490177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for variable authentication requirements. The apparatus includes an operating status module identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and an access control module comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status. The apparatus also includes a profile module maintaining a trust indicator for each operating status. The access control module determines a level of authentication required to unlock the device in response to the trust indicator associated with the current operating status. The method includes identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status. The method also includes maintaining a trust indicator for each operating status, and determining a level of authentication required to unlock the device in response to the trust indicator associated with the current operating status.
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