Devices, systems, and methods for security using magnetic field based identification
First Claim
1. A communication device comprising:
- a processor; and
a memory that stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprisingreceiving, in response to the communication device being positioned proximate a portion of a human body of a user, an electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user,providing, based on the electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user, access to a feature of a plurality of features of the communication device,receiving, in response to the communication device being repositioned proximate a different portion of the human body of the user, a different electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user, andproviding, based on the different electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user, access to a different feature of the plurality of features of the communication device.
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for determining an electromagnetic signature for authenticating a device, a user, and/or a location. In exemplary embodiments, a magnetometer captures an electromagnetic signature which is then compared with one or more authorized electromagnetic signatures. If the electromagnetic signature matches an authorized electromagnetic signature, then access is granted. The magnetometer is integrated into a communication device having a processor and a logic. The magnetometer captures an electromagnetic signature of a surrounding environment and detects motion of the communication device through the captured electromagnetic signature. The logic on the communication device locks or unlocks features of the device based upon the captured electromagnetic signature. In further embodiments of the subject disclosure, the magnetometer is in communication with a server which authenticates a user or communication device to provide access to a remote location.
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20 Claims
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1. A communication device comprising:
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a processor; and a memory that stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising receiving, in response to the communication device being positioned proximate a portion of a human body of a user, an electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user, providing, based on the electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user, access to a feature of a plurality of features of the communication device, receiving, in response to the communication device being repositioned proximate a different portion of the human body of the user, a different electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user, and providing, based on the different electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user, access to a different feature of the plurality of features of the communication device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor of a communication device, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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receiving, in response to the communication device being positioned proximate a portion of a human body of a user, an electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user; providing, based on the electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user, access to a feature of a plurality of features of the communication device; receiving, in response to the communication device being repositioned proximate a different portion of the human body of the user, a different electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user; and providing, based on the different electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user, access to a different feature of the plurality of features of the communication device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a communication device comprising a processor in response to the communication device being positioned proximate a portion of a human body of a user, an electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user; providing, by the communication device, based on the electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the portion of the human body of the user, access to a feature of a plurality of features of the communication device; receiving, by the communication device in response to the communication device being repositioned proximate a different portion of the human body of the user, a different electromagnetic signature of an electromagnetic field produced by a different portion of the human body of the user; and providing, by the communication device, based on the different electromagnetic signature of the electromagnetic field produced by the different portion of the human body of the user, access to a different feature of the plurality of features of the communication device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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