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Method of obtaining authorization for accessing a service

US8566911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2010
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2113
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and devices for obtaining authorization for a requestor to access a service are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method comprising receiving a requestor request for access to a service; sending an authorization request to one or more mobile devices associated with one or more authorizers on a first approval list; receiving an authorization response from the one or more mobile devices associated with the one or more authorizers on the first approval list; determining whether a predetermined level of authorization is received; and when the predetermined level of authorization is received, authorizing access to the service.

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