Mastercard Incorporated
User verification for credential device

Abstract:

A method for verification of a bearer of a credential device at a device reader is described. The method comprises first establishing a digital communication channel with the credential device, and then determining a set of verification options for the bearer and providing the set of verification options to the credential device over the digital communication channel. The credential device then selects a verification option from the set of verification options and communicates this to the device reader. The device reader can then verify the bearer of the credential device in accordance with the selected verification option. Methods at both the credential device and the device reader are described, as are suitably programmed credential devices and device readers.