System and method for connecting to a device on a protected network
US6742039B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99939
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A novel system and method for connecting to an entity behind a firewall or proxy enhances network security and eliminates the costs and risks associated with modifying the firewall or proxy. The invention uses a trusted arbitrator as an intermediary between (1) a local area network protected by an access control mechanism such as a firewall or proxy and (2) external entities seeking to connect with an entity within the network. Requests from external entities are routed to the trusted arbitrator, which communicates with a connection entity located behind the firewall or proxy.
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