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Method and apparatus for authenticating users in a network

US8171536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2007
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/105
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for authenticating users of a network are described. Once a user has been authenticated on a first network, authentication information from the first network can be used by the user to gain access to the user's accounts on other networks using the same or different network enabled devices or consoles.

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