Method and apparatus for accessing a computer behind a firewall
US7640580B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0281
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for accessing a destination computer behind a firewall using a browser are described. In one embodiment, the method includes an intermediary service receiving a destination computer request, which demonstrates that the destination computer is available to be accessed, and receiving a browser request to access the destination computer. The method then includes the intermediary service associating the browser with the destination computer and providing communication between the browser and the destination computer. The communication is being provided in a form acceptable to the firewall.
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