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Controlling user access to electronic resources without password

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1375940

Described herein are devices and techniques for remotely controlling user access to a restricted computer resource. The process includes obtaining an image from a communication device of a user. An individual and a landmark are identified within the image. Determinations are made that the individual is the user and that the landmark is a predetermined landmark. Access to a restricted computing resource is granted based on the determining that the individual is the user and that the landmark is the predetermined landmark. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Research Organization:
ANGEL SECURE NETWORKS, INC., Old Town, ME (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
ANGEL SECURE NETWORKS, INC.
Patent Number(s):
9,740,846
Application Number:
14/720,970
OSTI ID:
1375940
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English