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Token Based Multi-protocol Authentication System and Methods

  • US 20070255951A1
  • Filed: 11/19/2006
  • Published: 11/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An authentication system comprising:

  • a. A plurality of Servers employing a plurality of Proof protocols each requiring a Proof of Token presence before accepting login request from a possessor of said Token;

    b. A Token apparatus, capable of communicating with said Servers, comprising;

    i. A first private key accessible only to Token and associated with a Manufacturer Certificate required for executing an enrollment protocol of Token to Server;

    ii. Processing means capable of selectively executing a plurality of Proof of possession protocols, such that for each Server of the plurality of Servers there is at least one protocol common to Token and Server;

    iii. Storage means for securely storing a collection of data elements, each such element corresponding to a particular Server and wherein said data element is required for producing a Proof of possession acceptable to said Server;

    iv. Selection means for selecting a data element required for executing a Proof of possession protocol corresponding to a particular Server.

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