Authentication techniques in response to attempts to access sensitive information

This invention describes a system that changes how you unlock or access a device based on what you ask it. For example, if you ask a virtual assistant a question that reveals sensitive personal information, the device might then require a more secure way to authenticate you, like typing a passcode, instead of just using your fingerprint. The claims narrow this to storing personal information, authorizing a first action with a first authentication type, and then detecting user input, specifically via a microphone, which can trigger the change in authentication.

Why it matters: Filed before advanced conversational AI and LLMs became ubiquitous. The claims cover detecting user input via microphone, which is now much more robust for understanding sensitive queries and their context.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, system integration, authentication modules

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