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Method for establishing classes within a communication network

  • US 5,513,263 A
  • Filed: 11/30/1994
  • Issued: 04/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a communication network having an central controller, said controller having a key generator that utilizes a first password comprising characters to generate an encryption key, a method for establishing hierarchical user classes within said network, said method comprising the steps of:

  • generating a number of secondary passwords that when entered into the key generator, will generate the encryption key, said secondary passwords having different characters than the first password;

    assigning to each secondary password a user class and associated information;

    storing each secondary password and associated user class information in central controller memory; and

    assigning at least one secondary password to at least one remote device seeking to communicate with said central controller.

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