Method, system, and computer program product for providing e-token based access control for virtual world spaces
US8132235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/104
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing e-token based access control to virtual world (VW) spaces includes intercepting a request from a first VW member to invite a second VW member to a VW space within a VW network, the request intercepted outside of the VW network. The access controls also include using a secret code associated with the first member to generate an e-token that includes an identifier of the second member and the space. The access controls further include sending the e-token inside the network. In response to a request for access to the space, the access controls include sending the e-token outside of the network for verification. Upon successful verification of the e-token, the access controls include accessing the network and controlling a guard bot inside the network to grant access for the second member to the space. The guard bot adds the second member to an access control list.
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