Routing messages between applications
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1. A method comprising:
- authenticating, by a message routing system, an entity having an account with an application service provider;
generating, by the message routing system, an authentication token for the entity, the authentication token indicating authentication of the entity by the message routing system;
receiving, by the message routing system, a selection of the application service provider from a directory that includes a plurality of application service providers accessible via the message routing system;
responsive to receiving the selection, transmitting, by the message routing system, the authentication token to the application service provider;
directing, by the message routing system, the entity to the application service provider; and
responsive to transmitting the authentication token to the application service provider, directing the entity to the application service provider, and the entity providing authentication credentials associated with the account to the applications service provider as part of associating the authentication token with the account, receiving, by the message routing system from the application service provider, a message indicating that the application service provider accepts the authentication token, the authentication token accepted by the application service provider as a substitute for the authentication credentials associated with the account.
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Abstract
A system and method for enabling the interchange of enterprise data through an open platform is disclosed. This open platform can be based on a standardized interface that enables parties to easily connect to and use the network. Services operating as senders, recipients, and in-transit parties can therefore leverage a framework that overlays a public network.
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1. A method comprising:
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authenticating, by a message routing system, an entity having an account with an application service provider; generating, by the message routing system, an authentication token for the entity, the authentication token indicating authentication of the entity by the message routing system; receiving, by the message routing system, a selection of the application service provider from a directory that includes a plurality of application service providers accessible via the message routing system; responsive to receiving the selection, transmitting, by the message routing system, the authentication token to the application service provider; directing, by the message routing system, the entity to the application service provider; and responsive to transmitting the authentication token to the application service provider, directing the entity to the application service provider, and the entity providing authentication credentials associated with the account to the applications service provider as part of associating the authentication token with the account, receiving, by the message routing system from the application service provider, a message indicating that the application service provider accepts the authentication token, the authentication token accepted by the application service provider as a substitute for the authentication credentials associated with the account. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method comprising:
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authenticating, by a message routing system, an entity having an account with an application service provider; generating, by the message routing system, an authentication token for the entity, the authentication token indicating authentication of the entity by the message routing system; transmitting, by the message routing system, the authentication token to the application service provider; receiving, by the message routing system, a first message indicating that the application service provider accepts the authentication token, the authentication token accepted by the application service provider as a substitute for the authentication credentials associated with the account; receiving, by the message routing system, a second message destined for the application service provider and including the authentication token; authenticating, by the message routing system, the second message based on the authentication token; and transmitting, by the message routing system, the second message to the application service provider, the application service provider authenticating the second message in association with the account based on the authentication token. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing computer program instructions which when executed by one or more processors cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:
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authenticating, by a message routing system, an entity having an account with an application service provider; generating, by the message routing system, an authentication token for the entity, the authentication token indicating authentication of the entity by the message routing system; receiving, by the message routing system, a selection of the application service provider from a directory that includes a plurality of application service providers accessible via the message routing system; responsive to receiving the selection, transmitting, by the message routing system, the authentication token to the application service provider; and responsive to the entity providing authentication credentials associated with the account to the applications service provider, receiving, by the message routing system, a message indicating that the application service provider accepts the authentication token, the authentication token accepted by the application service provider as a substitute for the authentication credentials associated with the account. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing computer program instructions which when executed by one or more processors cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:
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authenticating, by a message routing system, an entity having an account with an application service provider; generating, by the message routing system, an authentication token for the entity, the authentication token indicating authentication of the entity by the message routing system; receiving, by the message routing system, a selection of the application service provider from a directory that includes a plurality of application service providers accessible via the message routing system; and responsive to receiving the selection, transmitting, by the message routing system, the authentication token to the application service provider; directing, by the message routing system, the entity to the application service provider; and responsive to transmitting the authentication token to the application service provider, directing the entity to the application service provider, and the entity providing authentication credentials associated with the account to the applications service provider as part of associating the authentication token with the account, receiving, by the message routing system from the application service provider, a message indicating that the application service provider accepts the authentication token, the authentication token accepted by the application service provider as a substitute for the authentication credentials associated with the account. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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