Authentication platform and related method of operation

摘要

An authentication platform comprises an authentication unit configured to authenticate the user based on received input data, and a control unit configured to enable communication between a client device and an authentication host as a consequence of successful authentication of the user by the authentication unit.

主权项

1. An authentication platform implemented in a portable integrated device including the authentication platform and a client device storing trusted information, the authentication platform comprising:
an authentication unit that receives input data from a user and authenticates the user based on the input data; a control unit that enables communication between the client device and an authentication host controlling access to a secured entity as a consequence of successful authentication of the user by the authentication unit, and that communicates with the authentication host requesting a time delay while the authentication unit authenticates the user; a first interface that communicates with the authentication host using a protocol associated with the client device; and a second interface that communicates with the client device using a protocol associated with the authentication host, wherein the authentication host is disposed separate from the portable integrated device and is configured to authenticate the client device based on the trusted information.