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Extended security for wireless device handset authentication

  • US 9,323,915 B2
  • Filed: 12/08/2010
  • Issued: 04/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving login information from an agent on a computing device;

    determining from the login information that a valid account exists and is related to a mobile device;

    performing a proximity check between the mobile device and the computing device after the valid account is determined, the proximity check including;

    sending a message with user instructions to the mobile device via a first network, andreceiving a reply including a correct answer based on the user instructions of the message via a second network, the correct answer being different than the user instructions; and

    providing authorization to the agent to approve an exchange of data with an application on the computing device when the mobile device is determined by the proximity check as proximate to the computing device.

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