18153118. SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION SINGLE SIGN ON simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION SINGLE SIGN ON

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Dmitry V. Belov of Santa Clara CA (US)

Brent A. Fulgham of San Jose CA (US)

Sudhakar N. Mambakkam of Saratoga CA (US)

Richard J. Mondello of Mountain View CA (US)

Kalyan C. Gopavarapu of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Edgar Tonatiuh Barragan Corte of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Libor Sykora

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION SINGLE SIGN ON - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18153118 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION SINGLE SIGN ON

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method and device for authorizing a device to access a service. Here are the key points:

  • The device intercepts a request for a web page that provides the service.
  • The request includes an indication of an authorization request for the service.
  • The device presents an authorization user interface for the user to enter their credentials.
  • The device performs a local authorization using the entered credentials.
  • The device also performs a server authorization with a server.
  • The device then redirects the web browser to the requested web page, authorizing it for the service.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Securely accessing online services or platforms.
  • Authorizing devices to use specific software or applications.
  • Controlling access to sensitive information or resources.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensuring that only authorized devices can access a service.
  • Providing a secure and user-friendly authorization process.
  • Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced security by requiring both local and server authorization.
  • User-friendly authorization process with a dedicated user interface.
  • Efficient and seamless access to authorized services.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method and apparatus of a device that authorizes a device for a service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device intercepts a request for a web page from a web browser executing on the device, wherein the request includes an indication associated with an authorization request for the service and the web page provides the service. In addition, the device presents an authorization user interface on the device. The device further performs a local authorization using a set of user credentials entered via the authorization user interface. The device additionally performs a server authorization with a server. Furthermore, the device redirects the web browser to the requested web page, wherein the web browser is authorized for the service provided by the web page.

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