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System and method for identity management for mobile devices

US8644800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2012
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/082
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing a user identity on a mobile device are provided. The system comprises the mobile device comprising a user agent and a client application, the user agent and the client application in communication with each other. The system further comprises an identity provider in communication with the mobile device, and a client service in communication with the mobile device. The user agent is configured to communicate with the identity provider and retrieve the user identity for the client application, and the client application is configured to transmit the user identity to the client service.

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