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Centralized single sign-on method and system for a client-server environment

  • US 20020184507A1
  • Filed: 05/31/2001
  • Published: 12/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for transparent sign-on in a client-server environment, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an encrypted communication on an originating server from a client, the client using a browser;

    creating a challenge at the originating server;

    sending an encrypted communication to a central sign-on server from the originating server;

    receiving an encrypted communication on the originating server from the central sign-on server, wherein the communication received on the originating server includes a response to the communication sent to the central sign-on server;

    updating a client session on the originating server; and

    sending another encrypted communication to the central sign-on server from the originating server.

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