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System and method for enterprise authentication

US7610615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2005
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0861
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for adaptively authenticating a subject, said method adapted to cooperate with a security provider interface hierarchy, said method comprising the steps of providing for the implementation of an authentication interface adapted to extend and implement at least a portion of the security provider hierarchy, providing for the authentication of the subject when so directed by the authentication interface, and providing for the association of a signed principal with the subject upon the successful authentication of the subject.

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