Certificate-based client authentication and authorization for automated interface
US11444935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system provide the ability to authenticate client services. A private key and a client certificate are created and delivered to a client. Based on the private key and the certificate, a client account is created for the client on a server. One or more signing or feature licensing configurations are created and authorized on the server for the client account. The client certificate and a request to perform a requested client service are received on the server from a client. The request includes configuration information for the requested client service. The server verifies the client certificate and determines whether the client is authorized to perform the requested client service. The determination is based on the configuration information and the one or more authorized client operations. Upon determining that the client is authorized to perform the requested client service, the request is processed the authorization is sent to the client. Upon a determination that the client is not authorized to perform the requested client service, the requested client service is denied.
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