Sven J Hofmann

Title: Sven J. Hofmann and His Patent on Sharing System Access

Introduction

Sven J. Hofmann is an inventor associated with Cupertino, California, and Apple Inc. His patent work includes a system for sharing access credentials between devices.

Latest Patents

Hofmann is credited with 1 patent: “Sharing System Access Using a Device.” The invention describes how a device can receive an access credential shared by another device and use it to access a system. The receiving device determines a policy based on a server-based device certificate included in the credential, then acts according to that policy. The policy may limit the access rights available to the user. The device may also provide information to a remote server or identify the credential’s class and apply the corresponding policy.

Career Highlights

Hofmann’s listed patent reflects work on credential sharing, device-based access control, and policies that can restrict or govern access to systems. He is associated with Apple Inc.

Collaborations

Matthias Lerch is identified as Hofmann’s coworker. Their association places the patent in a collaborative technology environment focused on device access and credential management.

Conclusion

Sven J. Hofmann’s patent describes a policy-based approach to sharing system access, with controls that help determine how a receiving device may use an access credential.