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SECURE ACCESS SUPERSESSION ON SHARED WORKSTATIONS

  • US 20140109243A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2013
  • Published: 04/17/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for transitioning access to a shared desktop on a workstation connected to a computer network, the workstation currently running, on the desktop, at least one application launched at the request of a first user, the method comprising the steps of:

  • recognizing, by the workstation, a use request by a second user;

    receiving, by the workstation via the network, an authorization from a server for the second user to access the desktop on the workstation; and

    causing the workstation to (i) hide without shutting down at least one application launched at the request of the first user, (ii) allow the second user to log on to the workstation to thereby access the shared desktop, (iii) launch at least one application requested by the second user, (iv) allow the second user to log off the workstation and, following log-off of the second user, (v) unhide the at least one application launched at the request of the first user.

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