System and method for performing an action based upon two-party authorization
US9602508B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/084
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An action is permitted to be performed on a computing device only after the action has been confirmed by two or more authorized and/or authenticated parties. A security component receives a request from to initiate an action on a computing device. Before the action is allowed to be initiated on the computing device the security component requires the authentication of first and second parties or authorizations from first and second parties, or both the authentications of and authorizations from first and second parties. After receiving the required authorizations and/or successfully performing the required authentications, the security component allows the requested action to be initiated on the computing device.
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