Lookout has been granted a patent for a method and system for multi-factor authentication (MFA) based on user presence before a device. The technology involves determining user personas, authenticating based on criteria, and denying access if continuity criteria are not met. GlobalData’s report on Lookout gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Lookout, M2M network optimization was a key innovation area identified from patents. Lookout's grant share as of May 2024 was 30%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Multi-factor authentication based on user presence and continuity criteria
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11979410B1) discloses a method and system for user authentication based on context information and the presence of multiple computing devices. The method involves receiving a user authentication request, determining the applicable persona based on context information, authenticating the user using criteria specific to the persona, and providing access accordingly. Additionally, the system checks for continuity criteria related to the presence of a second computing device in proximity to the first device and denies access if the criteria are not met. The method includes detecting changes in electromagnetic radiation emissions to assess continuity criteria fulfillment, with different personas having varying proximity threshold distances for security levels.
The patent further details the use of ultra-wide band emissions for proximity detection, multiple methods for detecting proximity between devices, and specific criteria for different personas. For instance, a discontinuity in the presence of the second computing device can lead to the denial of access based on the persona's continuity criteria. The system also differentiates between personas based on security levels, with higher security personas having stricter proximity threshold distances. The disclosed method and system aim to enhance user authentication processes by incorporating context information, multi-device presence, and proximity criteria to ensure secure access based on individual personas and their specific requirements.
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