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METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER

  • US 20090282247A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2009
  • Published: 11/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of authenticating a user of a computer via a handheld electronic device, the method comprising:

  • receiving a first authentication code at the handheld electronic device, wherein the first authentication code has been generated using an algorithm and objective criterion;

    generating a secure identification token at the handheld electronic device using the algorithm and objective criterion;

    comparing the secure identification token generated at the handheld electronic device to the first authentication code received at the handheld electronic device; and

    if the secure identification token generated at the handheld electronic device matches the first authentication code received at the handheld electronic device, transmitting a second authentication code from the handheld electronic device to the computer over a communication link therebetween, the second authentication code for unlocking the computer.

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