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Single-channel multi-factor authentication

US8536976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2008
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0861
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication.

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