20240039903. MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION USING GESTURES simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)

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MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION USING GESTURES

Organization Name

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Indermeet Gandhi of San Jose CA (US)

Srinath Gundavelli of San Jose CA (US)

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION USING GESTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240039903 titled 'MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION USING GESTURES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes techniques for performing multi-factor authentication (MFA) using user-generated authenticating gestures. These techniques involve establishing and monitoring peer-to-peer communication links between user devices. The channel properties of these communication links are monitored for fluctuations associated with the user-generated authenticating gesture. The user's gesture is compared to a predefined authenticating gesture, and a pattern of fluctuations in the channel properties associated with the predefined gesture is determined. A confidence score is calculated based on the comparison, and the proximity of the user and/or the gesture to the user device is also determined. Based on these factors, the user is granted or denied access.

  • Techniques for multi-factor authentication using user-generated authenticating gestures
  • Establishing and monitoring peer-to-peer communication links between user devices
  • Monitoring channel properties for fluctuations associated with the authenticating gesture
  • Comparing user's gesture to a predefined authenticating gesture
  • Determining a pattern of fluctuations associated with the predefined gesture
  • Calculating a confidence score based on the comparison
  • Determining the proximity of the user and/or the gesture to the user device
  • Granting or denying access based on proximity and/or the comparison

Potential Applications

  • Secure access to devices, applications, or systems
  • Online banking and financial transactions
  • Physical access control systems
  • Secure authentication for IoT devices

Problems Solved

  • Enhancing security by adding an additional layer of authentication
  • Mitigating the risk of unauthorized access
  • Preventing identity theft and fraud

Benefits

  • Improved security through multi-factor authentication
  • User-friendly authentication method using gestures
  • Enhanced protection for sensitive information and transactions
  • Increased convenience compared to traditional authentication methods


Original Abstract Submitted

this disclosure describes techniques for performing multi-factor authentication (mfa) by utilizing user generated authenticating gestures. the techniques may include establishing and monitoring peer-to-peer communication links between user devices. the techniques may include monitoring channel properties for fluctuations in the channel properties associated with the user generated authenticating gesture passing through signals of the communication links. the techniques may further include comparing a gesture performed by a user to a predefined authenticating gesture. the techniques may include determining a pattern of fluctuations in the channel properties associated with the predefined authenticating gesture. the techniques may include determining a confidence score associated with comparing the gesture performed and the predefined authenticating gesture. the techniques may further include determining a proximity of the user and/or the gesture to the user device. the techniques may further include granting or denying the user based at least in part on the proximity and/or the comparison.

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