Wearable device authentication

Abstract

A wearable device is used to authenticate a user into a user account at a user device of the user. In particular, the wearable device may include a sensor configured to detect a body chemistry of the user. The wearable device may send a signal, such as a short range wireless signal, Bluetooth Low Energy or the like, to the user device to communicate the detected body chemistry to the user device. The user device may authenticate the user based on the body chemistry condition detected at the wearable device. In an embodiment, the wearable device may include an olfactory sensor configured to detect certain smell or scent of the user.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to wearable devices, and more particularly, to systems and methods for implementing authentication at the wearable devices.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]With the popularity of internet and online commerce, consumers increasingly are using online services for various transactions and interactions. For example, consumers may shop online, make electronic payments, and / or communicate electronically via email services or instant message services. Many of the online services require consumers to set up an account and login credentials. Consumers are then required to log in, such as entering a login ID and password, to be authenticated before consumers may use the services. Thus, the authentication process may be inconvenient for a consumer, especially when the consumer has a plurality of different service accounts that require different authentication credentials. Consequently, there is a need for an easier...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a system and method for implementing authentication at wearable devices for user authentication. The invention uses sensors on the wearable device to detect body chemistry conditions or smells / scents of the user, which are then compared with the body chemistry profile of the user to authenticate the user. The invention provides a convenient and secure way for users to authenticate themselves when using online services.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, the authentication process may be inconvenient for a consumer, especially when the consumer has a plurality of different service accounts that require different authentication credentials.

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