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Systems and methods for authenticating credentials for management of a client

US8341708B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2006
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0884
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for authenticating credentials for management of a client is disclosed. The credentials are provided to a verification application. The credentials are authenticated to an authentication application. A connection between the authentication application and a security server is established. An authenticator is invoked. Administrative rights associated with the credentials are verified. An authentication certificate indicating the administrative rights is sent to the client.

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