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System level identity object

US8099395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2004
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9577
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and computer accessible medium for maintaining and sharing identity information for identities. Multiple types of identity information, including communication-related information, for multiple identities may be aggregated, stored in, and accessed through, a corresponding shared identity objects. Aggregated identity information for an identity may be stored in a corresponding shared identity object. Aggregated identity information may be accessed by applications through shared identity objects. Communication-related information may include indications of communication mechanisms. Communication with an identity may be initiated through a corresponding shared identity object using the communication mechanisms. The communication related information may also include an indication of the reach-ability of the identity through each of the communication mechanisms and may be requested and received form remote system associated with the identity.

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