Identities and permissions

US9633218B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC · US

Inventors

• Niraj S. Khanchandani · Bellevue, US
• Alexander M. Hehmeyer · Bellevue, US
• Suresh Parameshwar · Redmond, US
• Nissim Natanov · Haifa, IL
• Maryam Khabazan · Kirkland, US
• Shoaev S. Hares · Redmond, US
• Misrak G. Ararso · Bellevue, US
• Nicholas A. Bigelow · Lincoln, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 27, 2015
• Grant date: Apr 25, 2017
• Expiry date: May 31, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L67/1044
• WIPO field: Digital communication
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for identity management for permissions are described. According to various embodiments, a user establishes a communication relationship with another user, referred to herein as a “contact.” According to various embodiments, the contact is associated with multiple identities. Accordingly, embodiments discussed herein enable a primary identity to be specified such that permissions for the primary identity are enforced for interactions with the contact. Further, techniques discussed herein enable a primary identity to be updated based on a change in identity state of a contact.