System and method for network power management incorporating user identity and preferences via a power managed smart card
US6260111A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and computer program products are provided which control a network computer having an access port for receiving an access card, such as a short card which includes a processor and storage for providing secure user information. The network computer is controlled by detecting the presence in the network computer of the access card and accessing the access card to obtain user specific information. The power management of the network computer may then be controlled based upon the user specific information on the detailed access card. Also provided are methods, systems and computer program products for providing user information to a network computer by storing user specific information on an access card which includes a processor and storage such that information stored on the access card may only be accessed through the processor of the access card so as to provide secure data on the access card. The access card may then be provided to a network computer and accessed to obtain user specific information independent of the network connections of the network computer. User identification information, which may be encrypted, is stored on the access card and validated to p…
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