18091251. IMAGE-BASED AUTHENTICATION simplified abstract (Capital One Services, LLC)
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IMAGE-BASED AUTHENTICATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joshua Edwards of Philadelphia PA (US)
Michael Mossoba of Great Falls VA (US)
Tyler Maiman of Melville NY (US)
IMAGE-BASED AUTHENTICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18091251 titled 'IMAGE-BASED AUTHENTICATION
The patent application pertains to user authentication using original and computer-generated images.
- Original image selected from user's electronic device
- Computer-generated images based on original image, distinguishable but similar
- Images displayed for user selection for authentication
- User input identifying original image used for authentication
Potential Applications: - User authentication for electronic devices - Secure access to sensitive information - Prevent unauthorized access to devices or accounts
Problems Solved: - Enhances security by using unique images for authentication - Reduces risk of unauthorized access to user's devices or accounts
Benefits: - Improved user authentication process - Enhanced security measures - User-friendly authentication method
Commercial Applications: Title: Secure User Authentication Technology for Electronic Devices Description: This technology can be utilized by device manufacturers, software developers, and security companies to enhance user authentication processes, providing a more secure environment for users and their data.
Questions about User Authentication Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user authentication methods? - This technology enhances user authentication by using unique images for identification, making it more secure and user-friendly. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond user authentication? - This technology can be applied to various industries where secure access is essential, such as banking, healthcare, and government sectors.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed embodiments and aspects thereof pertain to user authentication. An original image can be selected from an electronic device of a user. Computer-generated images can be based on the original image such that the computer-generated images appear similar but are distinguishable such that the user can recognize them as computer-generated. The original image and one or more computer-generated images can be conveyed to a user device for display and selection. The user can be authenticated based on user input identifying the original image.
