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Method for modeling user possession of mobile device for user authentication framework

US9781106B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2014
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/065
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and systems for modeling user possession of a mobile device for a user authentication framework are provided. The method includes analyzing sensor data representing information captured from sensor(s) associated with at least one of a plurality of devices, the plurality including the user's mobile device. The method allows for determining, based on the analyzed sensor data, a probability that the user maintains possession of the user's mobile device; and configuring the probability for use in determining whether to require authentication. The determination may include configuring a probabilistic model that includes a first state indicating that the user possesses the mobile device and a second state indicating that the user does not; classifying motions of the mobile device by types, the motions being determined based on the sensor data; and updating probabilities of the two states in response to determining that at least one of the motions has occurred.

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