Data processing system and method for permitting only preregistered hardware to access a remote service
US6654886B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2129
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system and method are disclosed for permitting only preregistered client computer hardware to access a service executing on a remote server computer system. A log-in token is established including a unique identifier which identifies a particular client computer hardware. The client computer hardware logs-on to the server computer system. Subsequent to the client computer hardware logging-on to the server computer system, the client computer hardware attempts to access the service. During the attempt, the client computer hardware transmits the log-in token to the server computer system. The server computer system utilizes the unique identifier included within the log-in token to determine if the client computer hardware is registered to access the service. In response to a determination that the client computer hardware is registered to access the service, the server computer system permits the client computer hardware to access the service. In response to a determination that the client computer hardware is not registered to access the service, the server computer system prohibits the client computer hardware from accessing the service.
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