Methods, systems, and products for authentication of users
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1. A method, comprising:
- retrieving, at a server, randomly selected subject matter;
sending, from the server, the randomly selected subject matter to a client device for authentication of a user;
receiving, at the server, data describing a sketch of the randomly selected subject matter drawn by the user; and
authenticating, by the server, the user based on the sketch of the randomly selected subject matter.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products authenticate users for access to devices, applications, and services. Skills of a user are learned over time, such that an electronic model of random subject matter may be generated. The user is prompted to interpret the random subject matter, such as with a drawing, physical arrangement, or performance. The user'"'"'s interpretation is then compared to the electronic model of the random subject matter. If the user is truly who they purport to be, their interpretation will match the electronic model, thus authenticating the user. If interpretation fails to match the electronic model, authentication may be denied.
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1. A method, comprising:
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retrieving, at a server, randomly selected subject matter; sending, from the server, the randomly selected subject matter to a client device for authentication of a user; receiving, at the server, data describing a sketch of the randomly selected subject matter drawn by the user; and authenticating, by the server, the user based on the sketch of the randomly selected subject matter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising; randomly selecting subject matter from a database of subject matter; sending the subject matter to a client device for authentication of a user; receiving data describing a sketch of the subject matter drawn by the user; and authenticating the user based on the sketch of the subject matter. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A memory storing instructions that when executed cause a processor to perform operations, the operations comprising:
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retrieving randomly selected subject matter from a database; sending the randomly selected subject matter to a client device for authentication of a user; receiving data describing a sketch of the randomly selected subject matter drawn by the user; and authenticating the user based on the sketch of the randomly selected subject matter. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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