Communication authentication using multiple communication media

摘要

The invention provides a method, system, and program product for authenticating a first individual for communication with a second individual. In one embodiment, the invention includes receiving a first communication from the first individual via a first communication medium, rejecting the first communication, providing the first individual with information for communicating with the second individual via a second communication medium, receiving a second communication from the first individual via the second communication medium, and authenticating the first individual for communication with the second individual via at least one of the first and second communication medium.

主权项

1. A method of authenticating a first individual for communication with a second individual, the method comprising:
receiving, on a first communication device, a first communication from the first individual via a first communication medium; rejecting the first communication; after rejecting the first communication, providing the first individual with information for communicating with the second individual via a second communication medium; receiving, on the first communication device or a second communication device, a second communication from the first individual via the second communication medium; and authenticating the first individual for communication with the second individual via at least one of the first and second communication medium.