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Methods and systems for providing scalable authentication

US7685630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2006
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/104
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems of authenticating a plurality of users for access to an on-line group activity are described. The systems and methods prevent overloading of any participant's computer due to authentication. In some configurations, multiple endpoints are designated as authenticators and requests for authentication are load balanced amongst the authenticators.

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