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Method and apparatus for authenticating users on a network using a smart card

  • US 6,226,744 B1
  • Filed: 10/09/1997
  • Issued: 05/01/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for authenticating a user over a network, with the network having a client computer and a server computer, and the client computer having a smart card reader for receiving a smart card, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a request from the client to access restricted information stored by the server;

    sending a smart card interface program from the server to the client;

    receiving an access code from the user to access the smart card;

    accessing user information stored on the smart card utilizing said program and said access code;

    comparing said user information with authentication information available to the server; and

    granting the client access to said restricted information if said user information matches said authentication information.

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