Granted in 1998 and referenced by pretty much every tech giant. Ought to be interesting.
The patent refers to authorisation, not authentication. They are different. The usage described is distinct from 2-factor authentication as practiced by Google et al.
IMO he's just grandstanding and will be rightly ignored.
IANAL, TINLA.
The patent refers to authorisation, not authentication. They are different. The usage described is distinct from 2-factor authentication as practiced by Google et al.
IMO he's just grandstanding and will be rightly ignored.
IANAL, TINLA.