Management of network login identities
US8510813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2103
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, methods, and systems directed to facilitate the management and/or security of network login and authentication systems. Some embodiments of the invention allow users to maintain a plurality of user accounts with a given domain, and switch among multiple login sessions. In other particular embodiments, the systems disclosed below can be used to identify and prevent phishing attacks. In some embodiments, the present invention involves using a personal identification number or string as an additional security measure. In some other embodiments, the present invention involves using an application identifier while establishing a login session with the network server.
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