Identification verification mechanisms for a third-party application to access content in a cloud-based platform
US9552444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for using a third-party application to access or edit a file within a cloud-based environment within a cloud-based platform or environment. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to a request to access the content in the cloud-based environment, providing the third-party application with a login view to verify an identity of a user. The login view is generated from a server hosting the environment. The method further includes, upon the verification of the user's identity, providing the requested content to the third-party application.
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