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Managing multiple user identities in authentication environments

US7428750B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2003
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/41
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Managing a plurality of identities associated with a user. The invention includes a system for managing multiple credentials within the same authentication system and across federated authentication systems in such a manner that signing in with one credential allows access to content, information or services that may be associated with another credential.

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