Automatic user account selection for launching an application
US9058189B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/41
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided for selecting an appropriate user account for accessing an application, the system, the method including receiving a request to launch an application while in a first user account, identifying a plurality of user accounts including the first user account, selecting one of the plurality of identified user accounts for launching the application, wherein the selected one of the plurality of user accounts provides functionality for launching the application and providing the user with access to the selected one of the plurality of identified user accounts.
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