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Flexible encryption scheme for GSO target passwords

US7451147B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1999
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method in a data processing system for providing security to target passwords in a global sign on system centralized database. In a preferred embodiment, a target password is received by the global sign on system. The target password is encrypted in a user selected encryption manner to create an encrypted password. The encrypted password and an indication of encryption manner chosen is then stored in the centralized database.

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