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Substitution groups/inheritance for extensibility in authorization policy

US7792758B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2002
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented mechanism for granting rights is described. A license may be used to identify one or more principals, resources, rights and conditions. The license also identifies a license format scheme and a license format modification scheme. An access control module or other entity may interpret the license in accordance with the license format scheme and license format modification scheme.

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