Method and apparatus for supporting multiple, simultaneous services over multiple, simultaneous connections between a client and network server
US5682478A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are described for supporting a plurality of connections between a client computer and a network server. The client computer supports a plurality of simultaneously logged on ("active") services. The client computer creates a connection for each set of distinct credentials supplied by services logged onto the client computer. The client computer includes a redirector for maintaining independent control, status and data information for a plurality of independent connections associated with the plurality of simultaneously active services having distinct sets of credentials.
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