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Selective authorization based on authentication input attributes

US8621561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2008
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0807
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments for providing differentiated access based on authentication input attributes are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a method includes receiving an authentication input at an authentication authority using an authentication protocol. The authentication input being associated with a client. The method also includes providing one or more representations for the authentication input, wherein each of the representations represents an attribute of the authentication input.

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