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Attribute level access control

US7945946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2007
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L61/4523
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for applying access control instructions to attributes. A request is received for permission to perform an operation on an attribute associated with an access control instruction. The access control instruction specifies an allowed type of channel for the operation. If a secure channel has been established with the requester, the permission to perform the action is granted.

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