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Mobile device user behavior analysis and authentication

US8892461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0241
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatuses for authenticating a user of a mobile device are disclosed. One method includes tracking a plurality of locations of the mobile device, tracking motion behavior of the mobile device, and generating a user profile for the user over a period of time based on the tracked plurality of locations and the tracked motion behavior. A present user of the mobile device is authenticated based on a comparison of the user profile with a present user profile of the present user, wherein the present user profile comprises recent location information of the mobile device and recent motion behavior of the mobile device.

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