Gigabyte Technology. has filed a patent for an authentication method executed by a computer system’s processing device. The method involves requesting identification information, determining user qualification, requesting a password, and verifying it using a multi-factor authentication server. GlobalData’s report on Gigabyte Technology gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Multi-factor authentication method for computer systems

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd

A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20230370448A1) outlines an authentication method and system executed by a processing device of a computer system. The method involves requesting identification information from a user device, determining if the user meets authentication assistance qualifications, requesting and verifying a password using a multi-factor authentication server, and enabling the user device to initiate authentication assistance requests. The system includes operations such as obtaining user information, comparing relationships between users, requesting multi-factor authentication accounts, and determining authentication assistance qualifications based on the presence of multi-factor authentication carriers.

Furthermore, the method and system also involve additional operations such as requesting private information, sending passwords via email, and verifying user identity based on input passwords. The processing device is configured to handle authentication information, determine correct authentication details, and facilitate the authentication process based on predefined relationships between users. By utilizing multi-factor authentication servers and carriers, the method and system aim to enhance security measures and ensure accurate user verification. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to authentication processes, emphasizing the importance of multi-factor authentication and user-specific qualifications for enhanced security in computer systems.

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