Identity Management Systems, Logical and Physical Access, Convergence

Delfigo Security files patent application

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Boston-based Delfigo Security has filed a provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office for a visual authentication and authorization method for mobile devices.

Its method integrates a four-key color palette that’s embedded on a mobile platform and utilizes Delfigo’s keystroke biometric and device ID technology.


“Mobile platforms - iPhone, Android, Blackberry - are rapidly becoming the primary device for everyday access to social media, banking, commerce, shopping, and personal entertainment. Having a simple and convenient way to authenticate on the go matters to mobile users,” said Ralph A. Rodriguez, CEO. “The data shows users want safety and security, but convenience is of primary importance. The visual interface makes it easy to quickly input a four color pin. Users avoid the frustration of trying to type difficult passwords on tiny smartphone keyboards or wasting time waiting for an SMS message.” [end] 

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According to Patently Apple, the gifting feature works by the gift giver first authorizing the purchase of his gift on his account associated with the online digital media provider. The user then transmits the gift to the recipient using a close range communication protocol, such as NFC.

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The patent in question, “Contact/Contactless Data Transaction Card,” was awarded to OTI back in April 2000 and describes a semiconductor data transaction device “having contact and contactless modes of operation,” according to PTO Direct.

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The patent reveals where the embedded NFC-chip would be positioned in the iPhone, outlines credit transaction rules and details how credit card companies can send statements directly to the user’s iTunes account.

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