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Using Record Or Token

Using Record Or Token patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

11/22/07 - 20070271467 - Method for making smart cards capable of operating with and without contact
The invention concerns a method for making smart cards capable of operating with or without contact called mixed cards and contactless smart cards. In order to avoid the risk of deteriorating the antenna the method consists in producing an antenna comprising at least two turns, on a support sheet, said ...

11/01/07 - 20070255960 - System and method for validating a network session
A system and method for preventing interception and decryption of information by an unauthorized party when that information is transmitted over a network is provided. A token is used to encrypt one-time password that is different for each network session, to prevent decryption thereof. The encrypted one-time password is returned ...

10/11/07 - 20070239990 - Secure mass storage device
A USB mass storage device includes a memory, USB interface and USB controller. A biometric circuit provides biometric authentication and a secure microcontroller is operatively connected to the biometric circuit and the USB controller and operative in accordance as a trusted platform and having a command set to access security ...

10/11/07 - 20070239989 - Computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for securing node port access in a switched-fabric storage area network
A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed for securing node port access in a switched-fabric storage area network. Permitted combinations of fabric port identifiers and node port identifiers are specified. A node port receives a request to access the node port. A node port identifier, which identifies ...

09/20/07 - 20070220271 - Online creation and delivery of cryptographically verifiable one-time password tokens
A system and method are configured for online creation and delivery of tokens. In one embodiment, a first party sends a request for token generation to a second party. The second party sends a retrieval link to the first party through a first network. The first party sends a retrieval ...

09/06/07 - 20070208948 - System and method for configuring security in a plug-and-play architecture
A plug-and-play (PnP) for configuring security in a PnP architecture includes a security manager and a PnP device. The PnP device is adapted to send a device description document to a user entity. The device description document includes an address pointing to the security manager, and as such, the user ...

08/30/07 - 20070204168 - Identity providers in digital identity system
A digital identity system includes a principal including an identity selector programmed to receive a security policy from a relying party, review a plurality of digital identities associated with the principal, and request one or more claims related to an identity of the principal from an identity provider. The principal ...

08/16/07 - 20070192619 - Trust tokens
An identity confirmation device comprises a token issuer 4 and an authentication device 5, the token issuer being programmable by a central identity provider 2 to issue certification tokens for use in e-commerce whereby transactions can be certified with suppliers without need for additional communication with a central server. ...

07/26/07 - 20070174631 - System and method for controlling usage of software on computing devices
Described is a method and system for controlling usage of software on a computing device. An authorization key is generated as a function of a device string and a software string. The device string is a unique string stored in the device. The software string is a unique string stored ...

07/19/07 - 20070168677 - Changing user authentication method by timer and the user context
A computer system with authentication means including a storage device where first conditions, second conditions, and authentication information relating to authentication means are stored; means for acquiring the first conditions and the second conditions when a user requests authentication; and means for selecting at least one of a plurality of ...

07/19/07 - 20070168676 - Methods for coordinating access to memory from at least two cryptography secure processing units
Electronic circuit chips which include cryptography functions are arranged in multichip configurations through the utilization of a shared external memory. Security of the chips is preserved via a handshaking protocol which permits each chip to access limited portions of the memory as defined in a way that preserves the same ...

06/28/07 - 20070150744 - Dual authentications utilizing secure token chains
Embodiments include a method and a system of authenticating a client when the client logs in a servicing. According to one embodiment, a first authentication code and a second authentication code is submitted from the client to the servicing server. The second authentication code includes a secure token of a ...

06/14/07 - 20070136603 - Method and apparatus for providing secure access control for protected information
There are provided methods and apparatuses for processing requests from requestors, methods and apparatuses for transmitting indicia representative of information from a first domain to a second domain, methods comprising, and apparatuses for, determining whether a requestor is authorized to perform a desired operation on a target comprising at least ...

05/03/07 - 20070101153 - Authentication apparatus and image forming apparatus
An authentication apparatus comprising: display means for displaying first specification information that specifies a user; and reception means for receiving second specification information different from the first specification information; wherein user authentication is performed using the first specification information displayed on the display means and the second specification information received ...

05/03/07 - 20070101152 - Token authentication system
An apparatus, method and program product for enabling token authentication by generating a secret key using manufacturer controlled information (57) present on a token (34). A computer (30) typically reads the manufacturer controlled information and applies an cryptographic algorithm (41) to determine the secret key (47). The secret key (47) ...

03/15/07 - 20070061589 - System and method for scrambling keystrokes related to a password
An embodiment relates to a system for scrambling characters of a password entered by a user on an input device. The system includes a keystroke controller to identify a keystroke that represents a character of the password entered on the input device. The system further includes a scrambling pad to ...

03/08/07 - 20070055887 - Digital identity management
One aspect relates to a process and associated device for managing digital ID lifecycles for application programs, and abstracting application programs for multiple types of credentials through a common Digital Identity Management System (DIMS) and Application Programming Interface (API) layer. ...

03/01/07 - 20070050635 - Token authentication system and method
A method for calculating a One Time Password. A secret is concatenated with a count, where the secret is uniquely assigned to a token. The secret can be a private key or a shared secret symmetric key. The count is a number that increases monotonically at the token with the ...

02/22/07 - 20070043954 - Legacy access control security system modernization apparatus
A system is provided for upgrading a legacy security system having a legacy control panel and a legacy card reader, without interfering with legacy system operation. A new control panel is installed between the legacy card reader and the legacy control panel. Also, a new token reader is installed next ...

02/01/07 - 20070028118 - System and method for encrypted smart card pin entry
A smart card, system, and method for securely authorizing a user or user device using the smart card is provided. The smart card is configured to provide, upon initialization or a request for authentication, a public key to the user input device such that the PIN or password entered by ...

01/25/07 - 20070022302 - Method for providing secure access to information held in a shared repository
A method for providing secure access to information held in a shared repository, for example to electronic business cards stored on a server. A data owner registers with the server and provides information to be shared with selected data users. The server returns public-key cryptography keys. To access the information, ...

01/04/07 - 20070005987 - Wireless detection and/or containment of compromised electronic devices in multiple power states
Architectures and techniques that allow an electronic platform having a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag to transmit platform security status information regardless of the power state of the platform. The RFID tag contains both an external passive RF interface as well as an internal bus interface that may allow components ...

01/04/07 - 20070005986 - Authentication method in data communication and smart card for implementing the same
The invention sets forth an authentication method for use in a system including a first entity and a second entity in a network, the first entity being adapted to authenticate the second entity and data received therefrom, both first and second entities storing the same secret key. The method is ...

12/21/06 - 20060288232 - Method and apparatus for using an external security device to secure data in a database
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates using an external security device to secure data in a database without having to modify database applications. The system operates by receiving a request at the database to perform an encryption/decryption operation, wherein the encryption/decryption operation is performed with ...

12/14/06 - 20060282678 - System and method for using a secure storage device to provide login credentials to a remote service over a network
Secure authentication to a remote server including transmitting login credentials from the secure storage device to the remote server. Transmitting from the secure storage device to the host computer a server list containing a list of servers available for secure authentication using the secure storage device. Using the list to ...

11/30/06 - 20060271790 - Relative latency dynamics for identity authentication
A method for authenticating user access by a user to an electronic device. The method includes measuring a first plurality of relative latency values as keystrokes pertaining to an authentication process are entered. The method further includes determining whether the first plurality of relative latency values meet established statistical standards ...

11/16/06 - 20060259776 - Extensible account authentication system
Systems and methods directed at enhancing the capability of a federated authentication system by configuring the system with extensibility points for adding new account stores and customizing claim transformations. The federated authentication system includes accounts stores, a security token service (STS), and custom claim transformation modules. The account stores are ...

11/02/06 - 20060248347 - Virtual smart card system and method
A public key authentication system and method for use in a computer system having a plurality of users. The system includes a virtual smart card server, storage connected to the virtual smart card server, and a virtual smart card agent connected to the virtual smart card server. The storage includes ...

10/19/06 - 20060236118 - Computer access security
A method is provided for improved computer access security, the method including protecting an access record to prevent password access to a computer via the access record, creating an alternate access record corresponding to the protected record, enabling password access to the computer via the alternate record, providing the alternate ...

10/19/06 - 20060236117 - Portable smart card reader having secure wireless communications capability
A reader device includes a housing for receiving a smart card, a processor in electronic communication with an integrated circuit chip of the smart card when the smart card is received in the housing, a wireless communications device in electronic communication with the processor for enabling the reader device to ...

09/14/06 - 20060206721 - Circuit provided with a secure external access
The invention relates to a circuit IC comprising an microprocessor MIC and a set of peripheral devices comprising at least one communication interface UMI for external access. The peripherals PER, unlike the communication interface UMI, are connected to the microprocessor MIC by an interconnection bus BUS. The circuit also comprises ...

08/31/06 - 20060195700 - Token signature
Token signature techniques are described. In an implementation, a method includes obtaining a token that represents an offer and associating the token with a signature value which is calculated using the token. The signature value is configured for use in verifying that a user is in possession of the token. ...

08/24/06 - 20060190738 - Ic card case and ic card unit
An IC card case storing an IC card in a case body which has an opening part formed on one side plate thereof and a fingerprint sensor set up on an internal side of other side plate thereof in a manner of facing inside the opening part, the case body ...

08/24/06 - 20060190737 - Portable information device
A portable information device having a central processing unit and a power source coupled to the central processing unit and driving the central processing unit, comprises: an external control system circuit provided between the power source and the central processing unit, and providing power supply from the power source to ...

06/29/06 - 20060143468 - Method for providing secure access to information held in a shared repository
A method for providing secure access to information held in a shared repository, for example to electronic business cards stored on a server. A data owner registers with the server and provides information to be shared with selected data users. The server returns public-key cryptography keys. To access the information, ...

06/22/06 - 20060136742 - Personal digital key and receiver/decoder circuit system and method
The present invention enables automatic authentication of a personal digital key based upon proximity of the key which is associated with a person. The system enables linking of the personal digital key to an account based upon the automatic authentication. The personal digital key includes encrypted digital data unique thereto, ...

06/22/06 - 20060136741 - Two factor token identification
An apparatus, method and program product allow two factor token authentication in the presence of multiple tokens. When multiple tokens are detected, a user desiring access needs merely to provide a unique biometric identifier, referred to as a capture BIR, and that capture BIR is evaluated against a stored BIR ...

06/08/06 - 20060123238 - Identity-based encryption system for secure data distribution
A system is provided that allows encrypted content to be distributed to users over a communications network. A policy enforcement service may use an identity-based encryption algorithm to generate public parameter information and private keys. Data content may be encrypted prior to distribution using an identity-based encryption engine. The encryption ...

05/04/06 - 20060095788 - Authenticating a login
Techniques for authenticating a login that avoid the imposition of memorization burdens on users of a computer system. The present techniques include determining whether an appropriate token is stored on a client system that originates the login, authenticating a login by communicating with a user via a secondary communication channel, ...

04/27/06 - 20060090078 - Initiation of an application
A token having a symbol can cause initiation of an application. ...

04/13/06 - 20060080546 - System and method for regulating access to objects in a content repository
A content management system integrated with a web caching proxy that delivers content according to access control rules. An access control token is generated using a secret key when a user selects a desired object (to be provided only upon token validation, thus the object retrieval and delivery task can ...

03/23/06 - 20060064601 - Information carrier comprising access information and dummy information
The invention relates to an information carrier for holding user information, the information carrier comprising access information for accessing the user information, the access information being stored in a pre-determined first region on the information carrier. The information carrier further comprises at least one further region different from the first ...

03/16/06 - 20060059363 - Method for controlling access to a computerized device
Controlling access to a computerized device includes deriving a hash from two pieces of information, signing the hash to create a signed password and storing the password in the device. In response to an initial access attempt, the user is prompted to enter two input values. A local hash is ...

03/09/06 - 20060053303 - Method for identification and authenticating without specific reader an identifier
Identification and authentication procedure without specific reader of a three-dimensional identifier (1), (9), (10), (11) attached to an object or living being by using sensory capabilities of the human being notably its stereoscopic vision capabilities (A) and its tactile sense (A′) permitting the appreciation of the particularity of the identifier ...

03/02/06 - 20060047969 - Method and system for securing interface access via visual array paths in combination with hidden operators
A method and system for securing interface access via visual array patterns in combination with hidden operations improves the security of computer systems and dedicated terminals. A hint display is generated in at least a quasi-random fashion that may be an array of numerical digit values. A user input is ...

02/09/06 - 20060031683 - Single sign-on with common access card
A mechanism eliminates the number of times a user must login to individual services after initially logging into a computer system. A user only logs once into a computer system, and subsequent login requests by multiple services are handled automatically and transparently by the system. In one implementation, a user ...

02/02/06 - 20060026440 - Method for securing an on-line transaction
The invention relates to a method for securing an on-line transaction, comprising a proximity test which permits the proximity of the physical presence of the client to the on-line processing station (PT) with the authentication authority (AA) to be verified, an authentication test for the holder of the chipcard (CP) ...

01/05/06 - 20060005040 - Methods and systems for generating encryption keys using random bit generators
A security key, such as an encryption key, is generated so as to make it more difficult for eavesdroppers to identify the key. Specifically, a cryptographically secure random number generator generates a random bit sequence that is included in a seed. This random seed is provided along with a negotiated ...

12/22/05 - 20050283620 - System and method for dis-identifying sensitive information and associated records
A computer-based system (10) and method for dis-identifying personal identifiable information (152, 162) and associated records (172) is disclosed. The system includes a system manager (20) module, an encryption and key management module (30), and a storage module (40). The system manager module (20) stores related sensitive information portions (152) ...

12/15/05 - 20050278547 - Method and apparatus for establishing a federated identity using a personal wireless device
A federated identity, established through possession of a single sign-on token, will allow a personal wireless device (PWD) to be used in a commercial environment to purchase goods or services, access a building, access a telephone, wireless, or computer network, or in numerous other instances. The token may be obtained ...

12/15/05 - 20050278546 - Method and system for authentication in a business intelligence system
A system and method for permitting a user of a business intelligence reporting system to be authenticated against one or more logon IDs and concurrently using access rights associated with those logon IDs in a terminal session. The user in a single terminal session is allowed to access the system ...

12/01/05 - 20050268110 - Authentication token
A multi-function token comprising a body with a front and rear face, a microchip embedded in the body, an interface to the microchip on the front face of the body, and a display on the front face of said body, wherein an authentication code is optically output via the display. ...

11/24/05 - 20050262359 - Embedding a security support provider interface in a communication class library
An apparatus for and method of improving the efficiency of service request/response activity requiring security functions. A security facility, such as Security Support Provider Interface is embedded in a communication class library which controls the communication between client and server applications. A context token is associated with the service request ...

10/27/05 - 20050240777 - Method and apparatus for detecting grid intrusions
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for authorizing a user to access grid resources. A request is received from the user to access a resource on the data processing system. This request includes a certificate. An authentication process is performed using the certificate when the request is received. In response ...

10/27/05 - 20050240776 - Method for heterogeneous system configuration
A method for provisioning systems within a solution which includes mapping a physical identifier of a component within a system to a logical identifier of the component within a system and mapping the logical identifier of the component within a system to an implementation identifier of the component within the ...

10/20/05 - 20050235159 - Wireless transceiver system for computer input devices
A wireless interface device for a keyboard of a computer system is achieved. The device comprises a radio transmitter and receiver. A modem encodes data to be sent by the radio transmitter and decodes data received by the radio receiver. A central processing unit is included. A direct signal connection ...

10/13/05 - 20050229005 - Security badge arrangement
A method and computer program product which comprises storing at least one data file inside a portable device such as security token or flash memory drive associated with a security badge. The data file includes sufficient information to allow a third party to verify the identity of an assignee of ...

10/13/05 - 20050229004 - Digital rights management system and method
The present invention concerns application of digital rights management to industrial automation devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), I/O devices, and communication adapters. Digital rights management involves a set of technologies for controlling and managing access to device objects and/or programs such as ladder logic programs. Access to automation device ...

10/06/05 - 20050223233 - Authentication method and system
An authentication method to minimize a number of times a PIN of a smart card is input to solve a problem related to deterioration in security caused when storing a password on a memory of a personal computer and when the smart card is lost and authentication condition is stored ...

09/29/05 - 20050216747 - Security system and method
A security system and method is provided. In an embodiment, a personal integrated circuit (“PIC”), is provided that can be presented to a laptop computer. The PIC includes a digital certificate personal to an authorized user and is operable to automatically install the certificate on the laptop computer once presented ...

09/22/05 - 20050210266 - Secure device connection and operation
A status arbiter includes a first input operative to receive at least one of a server public key and an agent public key. A second input is operative to receive a secure confirmation signal, where the secure confirmation signal may include an encrypted signal indicating of the state of an ...

09/22/05 - 20050210265 - Authentication of computing device through employment of determination that current location of authentication device matches initial location
A authentication device of an apparatus in one example authenticates a computing device, in communication with the authentication device, through employment of a determination that a current location of the authentication device matches an initial location of the authentication device. ...

09/22/05 - 20050210264 - System and method for session provision
Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in session provision. A node and/or other computer may, for example, dispatch to one or more servers and/or the like a message including a provided value and a value obtained, for instance, from a storage element. The one or more servers and/or the like ...

09/15/05 - 20050204148 - Security session authentication system and method
Sharing of data between one domain and at least one other domain over a network is facilitated by the use of tokens. A user token set in a cookie stored on the user's system at log-on to a first domain is used to create, or is associated with, a secure ...

09/01/05 - 20050193211 - Management of user authentication information together with authentication level
An apparatus for providing an authentication service includes an authentication service providing unit. The authentication service providing unit includes an authentication level calculating unit configured to calculate an authentication level indicative of strength of authentication, and a user authentication information managing unit configured to manage user authentication information relating to ...

08/25/05 - 20050188212 - Access control for federated identities
An authentication process in a network environment provides a remote user with secured access to an enterprise network based on recognition of a third-party security token. The method includes authenticating the user against a plurality of third-party security tokens, wherein the third-party security tokens originate from a range of different ...

08/18/05 - 20050182946 - Fast hashing function for pseudo-random generator
A method and computer device for generating a pseudo-random value string of N characters for an authentication token. The method partitions a message digest into at least one segment, each segment comprising a number of consecutive bits from the message digest, wherein the segments are consecutive when taken together, such ...

08/11/05 - 20050177733 - Method and system for gsm authentication during wlan roaming
The invention relates to a method for automatic roaming between heterogeneous WLANs and/or GSM/GPRS/UMTS networks, in which method, for authentication, a mobile IP node (20) requests access to the WLAN at an access point (21, 22), in which method, upon request from the access server (23), the mobile IP node ...

08/04/05 - 20050172137 - Key management technique for establishing a secure channel
A key management technique establishes a secure channel through an indeterminate number of nodes in a network. The technique comprises enrolling a smart card with a unique key per smart card. The unique key is derived from a private key that is assigned and distinctive to systems and a card ...

07/21/05 - 20050160277 - Secure transactions with passive storage media
A transaction system for use with passive data storage media, such as optical memory cards, uses secure protocols involving digital certificates for communication between a read/write drive and the medium and also for communication between the drive and a host computer. The drive stores crytographic keys and firmware for executing ...

07/21/05 - 20050160276 - System and method for a directory secured user account
A system and method for providing network access includes identifying an available network resource, providing an access token to the available network resource, tracking the access token, and terminating the access token. ...

07/14/05 - 20050154898 - Method and system for protecting master secrets using smart key devices
A data processing system accepts a removable hardware device, which becomes electrically engaged with a system unit within the data processing system, after which the removable hardware device and the hardware security unit mutually authenticate themselves. The removable hardware device stores a private key of a first asymmetric cryptographic key ...

07/07/05 - 20050149740 - Method and apparatus for device authentication
A method of authenticating an electronic device (100) utilizes device specific identifying data stored within the electronic device (100), and for example, information stored in or computed by a subscriber identity module (SIM) card (212) of the electronic device (100). A plurality of challenge and response pairs based upon the ...

06/30/05 - 20050144463 - Single sign-on secure service access
This invention relates in general to authentication, authorisation, and access control, and more specifically to a method and a system for general Public Key Infrastructure based authentication allowing users to have only one electronic ID for secure access to all services. The system described advances the state of the art ...

06/23/05 - 20050138390 - Method and system for supporting portable authenticators on electronic devices
Systems and methods are provided for facilitating access to an electronic device. Password information is stored on the electronic device, and on a portable authenticator. When a user attempts to access the electronic device, the user is prompted to enter a password at the electronic device. The portable authenticator determines ...

06/23/05 - 20050138389 - System and method for making password token portable in trusted platform module (tpm)
A computing device includes an application such as Lotus® Notes® requiring log on data to access. A trusted platform module (TPM) can hold the log on data. A software-implemented shim is interposed between the application and security module to appear to function as the application or the security module for ...

06/23/05 - 20050138388 - System and method for managing cross-certificates copyright notice
The invention provides a method for managing cryptographically generated data tokens, the method comprising: decoding a data file to retrieve a first cryptographically generated data token, identifying a second cryptographically generated data token associated with the first data token, and updating the second data token according to a security preference ...

06/23/05 - 20050138387 - System and method for authorizing software use
A software vendor freely distributes software to users and issues smart cards to be used with the software. The smart card includes at least one software module missing from the software package and a list of allowed functionality dictating the capabilities of the software package. A user authenticates, using, e.g., ...

06/23/05 - 20050138386 - Trusted and unsupervised digital certificate generation using a security token
A method, system and computer program product for ensuring PKI key pairs are operatively installed within a secure domain of a security token prior to generating a digital certificate. The public key component of the PKI key pair is incorporated into a digital certificate which is returned to the security ...

06/16/05 - 20050132204 - Trusted system for file distribution
A secure token includes a processor for protecting a first cryptographic key against unauthorized access, and creating a second cryptographic key from the first key and a message unique to an insecure device. The second key is usable for file decryption by the insecure device. ...

06/09/05 - 20050125678 - Systems and methods for configuring digital storage media with multiple access privileges
Disclosed is a system for accurately storing and reading digital identifications and permissions with an access rights management component that protects the privacy and integrity of the data stored. Aspects of the invention enable effective use of smart cards for applications such as air travelers identity, medical information such as ...

06/09/05 - 20050125677 - Generic token-based authentication system
To integrate a target application with an authentication system, a system administrator uses a graphical user interface to select configuration options from a series pages to define a user login process for the target application. An authentication module is created for the target application, and the configuration information is stored ...

06/02/05 - 20050120226 - Initialization of a chip card
In a method for reading initialization data (IND) into a chip card, the chip card receives an encrypted authentication value (EAV) and decrypts it to obtain at least one release key (ENK). The release key (ENK) is checked for a match with a release key (ENK′) stored on the chip ...



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