Apple inc. (20240291809). Sharing System Access Using a Device simplified abstract
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Sharing System Access Using a Device
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Inventor(s)
Matthias Lerch of San Francisco CA (US)
Sven J. Hofmann of Cupertino CA (US)
Sharing System Access Using a Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240291809 titled 'Sharing System Access Using a Device
Simplified Explanation: The patent application discusses techniques for sharing an access credential between devices to gain access to a system. The sharee device receives the access credential from the sharer device and determines a policy based on a server-based device certificate included in the credential. The sharee device then takes action according to the policy, which may include presenting the access credential to the system.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Sharing access credentials between devices
- Determining policies based on server-based device certificates
- Restricting access rights for the system based on the policy
- Identifying access credential classes and taking action accordingly
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in secure access control systems, IoT devices, and any system requiring controlled access.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for secure sharing of access credentials and ensures that access rights are restricted based on defined policies.
Benefits:
- Enhanced security in sharing access credentials
- Controlled access to systems based on policies
- Efficient management of access rights
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in industries such as cybersecurity, home automation, and building access control systems to enhance security and streamline access management processes.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on access control systems, secure credential sharing, and policy-based access management.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in access control technologies, secure sharing protocols, and policy enforcement mechanisms in access management systems.
Questions about Access Credential Sharing: 1. How does the technology ensure that access rights are restricted based on policies? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in IoT security?
Original Abstract Submitted
techniques are disclosed relating to sharing an access credential. in various embodiments, sharee device receives an access credential shared by a sharer device to obtain access to a system. the sharee device determines a policy based on a server-based device (sbxd) certificate included in the access credential and performs an action in accordance with the determined policy. in some embodiments, the policy specifies a restricted set of access rights for the system. the sharee device presents, in accordance with the policy, the access credential to the system. in some embodiments, the action includes the sharee device providing information to a remote server. in some embodiments, the sharee device identifies an access credential class defined by class information included in the access credential and performs an action in accordance with the determined policy and the identified access credential class.
