Authenticating an entity
US9405897B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/80
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a method and system for use in authenticating an entity. An entity location history is stored comprising a historical record of locations visited by the entity. An authentication request is received from the entity. A pattern of recent locations visited by the entity indicative of irregular behavior is detected. An analysis is performed between the pattern of recent locations indicative of irregular behavior and the entity location history for establishing the riskiness of the authentication request. An authentication result is generated based on the analysis between the pattern of recent locations indicative of irregular behavior and the entity location history.
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