Restricting access to a data storage system on a local network
US11122122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/108
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for managing access between a data storage server and a client that are on the same local network. Access is managed using a cloud service that is remote from both the data storage server and the client requesting access to the server. The cloud-based management of local connections described herein simplifies the process of connecting to a data storage server on a local network from a client program or device. Connections are authorized based on the use of a local code. The local code is generated by the cloud service and includes a concatenation of a device identifier associated with the data storage server and a time-varying value, such as a timestamp.
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