System and method to provide secure navigation to resources on the internet

US6381579B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• International Business Machines Corporation · US

Inventors

• Paul M. Gervais · Endicott, US
• Alexander C. Barrentine · Royal Oak, US
• Martin Cox · Redmond, US
• R. Scott Coyle · Endicott, US
• Kenneth J. Hawley · Kalamazoo, US
• Gerald O. Neild, Jr. · Friendsville, US
• Michael L. Richards · Colorado Springs, US
• Jay Thomas · Danbury, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 1999
• Grant date: Apr 30, 2002
• Expiry date: Jun 17, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S707/99939
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Provide an electronic-business-to-electronic-business portal that organizes the access to extended business applications. A method allows end users to access a server using standard Web browsers, and then view their own customized menu of applications. Enhanced security and administrative tools allow this portal to be shared throughout enterprises and across supply chains, providing secure access to collaborative applications by business partners and suppliers. Access to specific applications is granted to authorized users and teams, within and outside of a company. Real-time, on-line registration of users allows for rapid changes in teams and projects. Users can be added, deleted, or have access levels altered to reflect changes in the makeup of teams. Provide a common infrastructure for application administration, security management, and directory use, which can help reduce information technology (IT) costs and speed solution deployment.