Adjunct processor for providing computer facility access protection via call transfer
US4876717A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S379/903
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This adjunct processor arrangement performs a centralized call screening function to provide computer port access security. Every call origination in the telephone switching system from a calling party to a protected computer port is interdicted by the telephone switching system and routed to the adjunct processor. The calling party receives a series of prompts from the adjunct processor to provide identification information, such as login, password, and voiceprint information. The adjunct processor validates the identity of the calling party using this identification indicia and initiates a callback operation. The adjunct processor disconnects the calling party from the connection, calls the calling party back and then uses the data call transfer capability of the telephone switching system to connect the calling party to the computer.
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