System for authentication levels associated with a wearable device
US9554274B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for authentication levels associated with a wearable device. The system is configured to receive an indication that a user is in possession of the wearable device; authenticate the wearable device; receive an indication from the user to execute a transaction; determine that the user continues to remain in possession of the wearable device; determine that the transaction requires an authentication level higher than the default authentication level; receive additional authentication credentials associated with the authentication level required to execute the transaction; authenticate the wearable device using the additional authentication credentials received from the user; and execute the transaction associated with the authentication level higher than the default authentication level.
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