Systems and methods for mobile device location verification using beacons
US9491588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/244
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method performed in a computerized system incorporating a central processing unit, a localization signal receiver and a memory, the computer-implemented method involving: receiving at least one localization signal using the localization signal receiver; measuring a strength of the received localization signal; using the central processing unit to extract a key from the received localization signal; determining a location based at least on the measured strength of the received localization signal; and validating the determined location using the extracted key. The localization signal may be provided by one or more beacons, such as iBeacons, which may be placed at various locations within a building. The key may be randomly generated and periodically transmitted to the beacons to prevent replay attacks. A ticket issued by a near field communication (NFC) device may be used for additional location validation to prevent tunneling and collusion.
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