It is within this context that embodiments of the invention are now discussed within the context of the FIGS. 1-4.

FIG. 1 is a diagram of a technique for mobile touch authentication reset, according to an example embodiment presented herein. The technique is implemented and programmed as executable instructions within memory and/or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for execution on one or more processors of a device. In an embodiment, the device is a mobile device, such as but not limited to a mobile phone, a tablet, a wearable device, a laptop, and the like.

In an embodiment, the technique presented is available for download via an app store associated with a variety of operating systems, such as but not limited to iOS, Android, Mobile Windows, Linux, Blackberry, and others.

The techniques herein use inductive touch technology to solve the problems discussed above. With inductive technology when a person touches a touch-enabled device, a sweep of high-to-low frequencies are sent out to measure the capacitive and inductance of the user's touch. Each person has a different pattern or touch signature. This touch signature or “Touch Profile” (TP) can change for individuals and also changes for a same person as time passes. Because the TP changes over time, it is not a good long term authentication factor, but as it turns out, the TP is a great short term authentication factor.