Vicinity-based multi-factor authentication
First Claim
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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Abstract
The invention relates to a wireless device, configured for ensuring authentication of a user, to a reference unit configured for ensuring authentication of a user of the wireless device and to a method for ensuring authentication of a user. The wireless device comprises a checking unit configured for scanning a distance to a reference unit and for checking if the distance scanned lies within a predetermined range such that authentication of the user is ensured. In this way, a wireless device is provided which is simple and cost-effective to realize and increases security by making sure that the rightful owner is available without the need of asking for PIN codes, passwords or other measures, such as biometric recognition, i.e. voice recognition, fingerprint recognition, retina recognition and the like.
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15 Claims
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1. A wireless device, configured for ensuring authentication of a user, comprising:
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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, wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the distance scanned lies within a predetermined range such that authentication of the user is ensured, and the object is separate and distinct from the reference unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for ensuring authentication of a user, comprising the steps of:
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a) determining, by one or more processors within the wireless device, that the wireless device is within the proximity of an object with which the device may interact; b) in response to determining that the wireless device is within the proximity of the object, scanning a distance from the wireless device to a reference unit; and c) checking if the distance scanned in step b) lies within a predetermined range such that authentication of the user is ensured, wherein the object is separate and distinct from the reference unit. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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