Multi-level authentication
US9147061B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/653
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to using a primary and secondary authentication to provide a user with access to protected information or features. To do so, a computing device may generate depth data based on a plurality of images of a user. The computing device may then compare the generated depth data to pre-stored depth data that was generated based on a pre-stored plurality of images. If authentication is successful, the user may be granted access to features of the computing device. If authentication is unsuccessful, then a secondary authentication may be performed. The secondary authentication may compare facial features of a captured image of the user to facial features of a pre-stored image of the user. If authentication is successful, then the primary authentication may be performed again. This second time, the user may be granted access if authentication is successful, or denied access if authentication is unsuccessful.
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