Authentication process using search technology

Abstract

Systems and methods are presented for improved authentication and risk analysis processes using search engine technology. In one potential implementation, an authorization request message is received at a payment processing network as part of a transaction between a user and a merchant. The payment processing network analyzes risk based on a search history associated with the user involved in the transaction with the merchant. A response to the authentication request is made based in part on the risk associated with the user search history. In further embodiments, a user registers with a search engine as part of a service for improved authentication, where the user accepts privacy settings allowing storage of search and transaction data by a search engine server. The search engine server passes search and transaction data to a risk analysis server for creation of risk parameters which may be used to authenticate transactions.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a non-provisional of and claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 323,330, filed on Apr. 12, 2010, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]As e-commerce becomes a larger presence in the world economy, search data and advertising data related to e-commerce and user behavior around commerce purchasing and behavior in general has become more common, more readily available, and more valuable. Such data may be available for access or purchase through various sources such as independent data gathering services, through advertising systems that allow tracking of the acceptance of offers that are presented to a user, or online search engines.[0003]Additionally, the vast majority of purchases that are made online are made by presenting an account number or payment card number. Large numbers of transactions occur daily through the use ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about using search technology to verify transactions between users and merchants. It involves accessing a database of search history and determining if the authorization request is associated with any of the user's previous searches. This approach ensures that only authorized transactions are allowed, which enhances security and prevents unauthorized transactions.

Problems solved by technology

Fraud can occur when a number, identity, or other misappropriated information is used to initiate and complete a transaction.

Although some methods of detecting fraud exist, theft and fraud in payment transactions continues to occur at a rate that reaches into the hundreds of millions and billions of dollars per year.

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