Tools for access to databases via internet protocol networks
First Claim
1. Apparatus comprising:
- a trusted intermediary computer screen user interface;
an identification information input to receive, via the computer screen user interface, information identifying an authorized information seeker seeking access to a remote database via an internet protocol connection;
an authorization confirmation display to display, via the computer screen user interface, that the authorized information seeker is confirmed as authorized to access the remote database;
an access code request input to request, via the computer screen user interface, an access code for use by the authorized information seeker to access the remote database via the internet protocol connection; and
an access code output to output the access code for use by the authorized information seeker.
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Abstract
One embodiment is directed to apparatus. In the apparatus, a trusted intermediary computer screen user interface is provided. An identification information input receives, via the computer screen user interface, information identifying an authorized information seeker. The information seeker seeks access to a remote database via an internet protocol connection. An authorization confirmation display displays, via the computer screen user interface, that the authorized information seeker is confirmed as authorized to access the remote database. An access code request input requests, via the computer screen user interface, an access code for use by the authorized information seeker to access the remote database via the internet protocol connection. An access code output outputs the access code for use by the authorized information seeker.
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23 Claims
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1. Apparatus comprising:
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a trusted intermediary computer screen user interface;
an identification information input to receive, via the computer screen user interface, information identifying an authorized information seeker seeking access to a remote database via an internet protocol connection;
an authorization confirmation display to display, via the computer screen user interface, that the authorized information seeker is confirmed as authorized to access the remote database;
an access code request input to request, via the computer screen user interface, an access code for use by the authorized information seeker to access the remote database via the internet protocol connection; and
an access code output to output the access code for use by the authorized information seeker. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. Apparatus comprising:
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a credential issuing system to provide to a trusted intermediary unique third party identifying credentials to issue to an authorized third party;
a third party information system to maintain information on the authorized third parties; and
a verification system to verify the identity of an authorized third party based on the third party identifying credentials. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A apparatus comprising:
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means for providing trusted intermediaries with unique identifying credentials to issue to an authorized third party after verification of the identity of the authorized third party, the unique identifying credentials enabling the authorized third party to access protected information;
means for storing and providing information on authorized third parties; and
means for verifying the identifying credentials before providing the protected information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method comprising:
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a trusted intermediary verifying both the identity of a third party information requester and the third party information requester'"'"'s entitlement to the protected information;
the trusted intermediary issuing unique identifying credentials to the third party information requester; and
disclosing patient medical data to the third party information requester after the third party is presented with the unique identifying credentials. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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