System integrating an identity selector and user-portable device and method of use in a user-centric identity management system
US8402526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/105
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combination includes a user-portable computing device, and an identity selector adapted for interoperable use with the user device. The user computing device includes a security token service that issues security tokens in reference to a portfolio of user identities stored as information cards on the user device. The issuance of security tokens employs user attribute information that is stored onboard the user device. The identity selector exports the information cards from the user device and determines which user identity satisfies a security policy promulgated by a relying party as part of an authentication process within the context of an online interaction. The identity selector generates a token request based on one of the eligible user identities, and forwards the token request to the user device to invoke the token issuance operation. The identity selector presents the issued security token to the relying party to comply with the security policy.
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