Method and apparatus for client authentication and application configuration via smart cards
US6438550B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system for accessing a host computer. A smart card is detected at the data processing system, which in turn queries the smart card for an indication of a location of user information. A secure channel is established with the location of user information. User information is retrieved associated with the smart card from the location. A connection is established to the host computer with the user information. Key to this invention is the ability to use this infrastructure for authentication when a smart card cannot be used at the data processing system.
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