American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (20240273518). METAVERSE AUTHENTICATION simplified abstract

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METAVERSE AUTHENTICATION

Organization Name

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Alaric M. Eby of Phoenix AZ (US)

Andras L. Ferenczi of Peoria AZ (US)

METAVERSE AUTHENTICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240273518 titled 'METAVERSE AUTHENTICATION

The patent application describes a method for metaverse authentication using NFTs.

  • An authentication setup request for an NFT is received from the owner of the NFT.
  • A unique authentication credential for the NFT is requested from an NFT smart contract.
  • The URL of an edge wallet associated with the owner of the unique authentication credential is received.
  • A request is sent to the URI of the edge wallet for the unique authentication credential.
  • A signed challenge is received from the edge wallet in response, and a public key is retrieved from the NFT.
  • The validity of the signature of the signed challenge is determined based on the public key.
  • Access to an asset or resource is configured based on the validity of the signature of the signed challenge.

Potential Applications: - Secure authentication in virtual worlds and metaverse environments - Access control for digital assets and resources - Identity verification in online gaming and social platforms

Problems Solved: - Ensuring secure and reliable authentication in virtual environments - Preventing unauthorized access to digital assets and resources - Streamlining the authentication process for NFT owners

Benefits: - Enhanced security for NFT owners and users in the metaverse - Simplified authentication process for accessing digital assets - Improved trust and transparency in virtual interactions

Commercial Applications: "Metaverse Authentication Technology: Enhancing Security and Access Control in Virtual Environments"

Questions about Metaverse Authentication using NFTs:

1. How does this technology improve security in the metaverse? 

  - This technology enhances security by providing a secure authentication process for NFT owners, preventing unauthorized access to digital assets.

2. What are the potential implications of this technology for online gaming platforms? 

  - This technology can streamline identity verification processes in online gaming platforms, improving user experience and security.


Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed are various embodiments for metaverse authentication using nfts. an authentication setup request for an nft can be received from an owner of the nft. then, a unique authentication credential for the nft can be requested from an nft smart contract. in response, url of an edge wallet associated with an owner of the unique authentication credential is received. then, a request can be sent to the uri of the edge wallet for the unique authentication credential. in response, a signed challenge is received from the edge wallet and a public key is retrieved from the nft. a signature of the signed challenge is determined to be valid based at least in part on the public key, and access to an asset or resource is configured based at least in part on the signature of the signed challenge being valid.

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