Application authorization for video services
US8839376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/121
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Authorizing an application to access web services or other electronic services is contemplated. Authorization of application may include requiring the application to successfully obtain an appToken and a userToken. The appToken may be provided by an application administrator to attest to an authenticity or level of trust with the application. The userToken may be issued by an identity provider (IdP) attest to an authenticity or level of trust with a user of the application. A service provider sourcing the services may analyze the appToken and userToken to determine content available to application.
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