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Vicinity-based multi-factor authentication

  • US 9,030,290 B2
  • Filed: 11/20/2012
  • Issued: 05/12/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless device, configured for ensuring authentication of a user, comprising:

  • a processor for detecting that the wireless device is within the proximity of an object with which the device may interact; and

    a scanner for scanning a distance from the wireless device to a reference unit in response to the processor detecting that the wireless device is within the proximity of the object with which the device may interact, whereinthe processor is configured to determine whether the distance scanned lies within a predetermined range such that authentication of the user is ensured, andthe object is separate and distinct from the reference unit.

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