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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2003
Anthony Yeates, Redmond, WA (US);
Pavel Dournov, Redmond, WA (US);
Donna Whitlock, Seattle, WA (US);
Timothy Belvin, Auburn, WA (US);
Brendan O'meara, Bellevue, WA (US);
Kirk Blackwood, Bellevue, WA (US);
Derrick Bazlen, Woodinville, WA (US);
Anthony Yeates, Redmond, WA (US);
Pavel Dournov, Redmond, WA (US);
Donna Whitlock, Seattle, WA (US);
Timothy Belvin, Auburn, WA (US);
Brendan O'Meara, Bellevue, WA (US);
Kirk Blackwood, Bellevue, WA (US);
Derrick Bazlen, Woodinville, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
An authentication protocol is disclosed for use in enhancing the security of communications between software applications and Internet-based service providers. The protocol incorporates a two level authentication model based on a distribution of authentication responsibilities, wherein the application authenticates users and the service provider authenticates the application. Embodiments of the protocol incorporate public key infrastructure and digital certificate technology. Other embodiments of the present invention pertain to applying a corresponding protocol to peer-to-peer communication scenarios.