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Space based authentication utilizing signals from low and medium earth orbit

US9059784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2014
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/63
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and methods for location-based authentication using medium earth orbit (MEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellites are presented. Location of a client device is authenticated based on at least one client received MEO satellite signal received from at least one MEO satellite at the client device and at least one client received LEO satellite signal received from at least one LEO satellite at the client device.

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