Bidirectional authentication
US9887996B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0861
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with bidirectional authentication are described herein. According to one embodiment, a method includes a user receiving a communication from an entity. In response to receiving the communication from the entity, the method further includes generating a token. The token may be a one-time passcode, personal identification number (PIN), alphanumeric value, code word, pass phrase, or security question. The token is received by a device of the user. Additionally, the token is transmitted to the entity. The user may then receive evidence of the token from the entity.
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