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Method and apparatus for managing authentication

US9626505B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2015
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2137
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of and an apparatus for managing authentication in an electronic apparatus are provided. The method includes obtaining authentication information using an authentication module; pairing the authentication information with an object to which access is controlled; and displaying an image related to the object together with the authentication information. The electronic apparatus includes an authentication module configured to obtain authentication information; a control module configured to pair the authentication information with an object to which access is controlled; and a display module configured to display an image related to the object together with the authentication information.

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