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Apparatus and method for sharing user control enhanced digital identity

US8321918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2008
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for sharing a user control enhanced digital identity that allows a user to have all controls and control the flow of identity sharing on the user basis when the user shares user's personal information. According to the present invention, a user can decrease infringement of personal information due to illegal usage of the personal information by allowing a user to control usage of user's personal information and prevent the user's personal information from being carelessly used. Further, a provider that provides the services can efficiently associate the services between providers.

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