Method for authenticating internet users
AssigneeSpriv LLC
InventorGuy Hefetz
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Abstract
A method and system for authenticating an Internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first geographical location of a computer signature of an internet user is identified, and the geographical location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score may be assigned to the internet user, and access to a website or authorization to carry out a transaction may be allowed or limited based upon said score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated.
Claims20
A computer-implemented method for authentication of an Internet user for access to a website, the user being in communication with the website via a computer having an IP address and having access to a mobile voice device, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of:
- a. tracing a first geographical location, which is the geographical location of the mobile voice device as determined by Wi-Fi;
- b. tracing a second geographical location, which is the geographical location of the IP address;
- c. comparing the first geographical location to the second geographical location;
- d. if the distance between the first geographical location and the second geographical location is not within a range, requesting additional authentication information from the Internet user;
- and
- e. if the Internet user provides valid additional authentication information, allowing the Internet user to access the web site;
- otherwise
- f. denying the Internet user access to the website.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.