Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user (106) at a predetermined geographical location are provided. The method is conducted at a mobile device (104) and includes receiving (212) a set of data elements from an authentication server (102). The set of data elements relates to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data which is obtained (214) from a camera of the mobile device (104). The image data relates to a physical environment in which the mobile device (104) is located. A composite view, in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data, is displayed (216) on the display of the mobile device (104). User interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object is recorded (218) and transmitted (219) to the authentication server. The user interaction data is analysed and compared with an expected interaction for authentication of the user (106).

Abstract: A system and method for enabling opening of an electronic locking device (12) from a remote location is disclosed. A remotely accessible server (14) receives an opening request to open an electronic locking device (12) which secures a closing member (18). The opening request includes a unique identifier of the electronic locking device (12) and personal identification information of a mobile communications device (28) requesting to open the electronic locking device (12). The server (14) then determines, based on predefined parameters, whether the mobile communications device (28) is permitted to open the electronic locking device (12). If the server (14) determines that the mobile communications device (28) is permitted to open the electronic locking device (12), then it transmits an opening instruction to the electronic locking device (12) to unlock the closing member (18).

Abstract: A system and method for enabling opening of an electronic locking device (12) from a remote location is disclosed. A remotely accessible server (14) receives an opening request to open an electronic locking device (12) which secures a closing member (18). The opening request includes a unique identifier of the electronic locking device (12) and personal identification information of a mobile communications device (28) requesting to open the electronic locking device (12). The server (14) then determines, based on predefined parameters, whether the mobile communications device (28) is permitted to open the electronic locking device (12). If the server (14) determines that the mobile communications device (28) is permitted to open the electronic locking device (12), then it transmits an opening instruction to the electronic locking device (12) to unlock the closing member (18).