Systems and Methods for Establishing Mobile User Proximity Via Active Mimicry

摘要

The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for ensuring proximity between a first, e.g., mobile device, such as a smart phone, and a second, e.g., immobile device, such as a multi-function device. The invention can include the second device displaying a pattern that represents a series of movements, which a user of the first device can mimic. The first device can thus prove that it and its user are in proximity to the second device.

主权项

1. A method for confirming proximity of a first device to a second device, the method comprising:
providing a pattern comprising a first series of movements; receiving data from the first device, the data representing a second series of movements; determining that the data from the first device matches the first series of movements; and enabling the first device to invoke a function of the second device.