Management of network devices utilizing an authorization token
US9264413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/35
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the invention may relate to an apparatus, system, and method for the management of network devices utilizing an authorization token. In one embodiment, an authorization token received from a service provider may be verified using an authorization credential to determine if the service provider is authorized to perform requested operations with the network device. Further, operation privileges may be enforced that are contained in the authorization token.
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