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Method and apparatus for user authentication

US8194651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2004
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/66
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Authentication of a request for access to user specific information associated with a VoIP device is performed transparently, without any user identification or password required. A unique device identifier associated with the VoIP device is included in the request for access and used as an authentication token.

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