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Method and apparatus for authorizing a user or a user device based on location information

US9591035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2011
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2133
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method comprises receiving a request for generating a challenge for a device or a user of the device. The method also comprises determining location information associated with the device. The method further comprises determining one or more characteristics that are detectable based, at least in part, on the location information. Furthermore, the method comprises generating the challenge based, at least in part, the one or more characteristics.

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