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Method and system for assigning access control levels in providing access to networked content files

US8352606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0861
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for assigning access control levels when granting access to resources includes a client node, a collection agent, and a policy engine. The client node requests access to a resource. The collection agent gathers information about the client node. The policy engine receives the gathered information and assigns one of a plurality of levels of access responsive to application of a policy to the received information and transmits the information.

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