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Determining user authentication requirements based on the current location of the user being within a predetermined area requiring altered authentication requirements

US9390242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2111
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, apparatus, methods, and computer program products are provided for determining a user's authentication requirements/credentials for a specific network access session based on the current location of the user in comparison to predetermined boundaries of location that have altered authentication requirements, in the form of, increased or decreased authentication requirements/credentials that differ from the standard authentication requirements.

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