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System and method for single sign-on to a plurality of network elements

Patent 5944824 Issued on August 31, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 30, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 848327 filed on 04/30/1997

Examiners

Primary: Beausoliel, Robert W. Jr.
Assistant: Elmore, Stephen C.

International Class

G06F 013/00

Abstract

A secured network permits a single sign-on ("SSO") of users to a plurality of network elements. Data structures, procedures and system components that support the SSO functionality in a distributed networked environment are included in the secured network. The SSO functionality can be implemented and integrated into an existing network platform or used as the backbone protocol to new network installations. DCE-based features as well as ERA and EAC can be utilized as the foundation for the implementation. The SSO functionality may be implemented and integrated without requiring significant low level development or major modifications in a network.

Other References

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