Method and apparatus for providing temporary access to a network device
US8166310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0838
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing access to resources of a network device is provided. A user instructs a network device to generate a user password that is concealed from the user of the network device. The network device generates the user password based on, at least in part, public input provided by the user, and an algorithm which is concealed from the user, but known to a support service provider. The user communicates the public input to the support service provider. The support service provider uses the public input to generate a provider password based on, at least in part, the algorithm. The support service provider may access the network device via a network by providing the provider password to the network device. If the provider password matches the user password generated, then the support service provider is granted access to resources of the network device.
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