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Method and apparatus for client authentication and application configuration via smart cards

  • US 6,438,550 B1
  • Filed: 12/10/1998
  • Issued: 08/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method in a computer system for accessing a host computer comprising the computer system implemented steps of:

  • receiving a data structure at the computer system, for use in accessing a host computer;

    identifying a location of a computer containing a key ring for a user using the data structure, wherein the data structure contains an identification of the location of the computer;

    retrieving the key ring for the user from the computer in communication with the computer system; and

    accessing the host computer using the key ring.

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