Patent ID: 7743404
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for linking a first network computer with a second network computer so that a user of the first network computer is automatically logged in to the second network computer, the user having a first username for accessing the first network computer and a second username for accessing the second network computer, the method comprising the steps of: generating with the first network computer a link request, wherein the link request includes: maintaining a mapping of usernames for access by the second network computer; authenticating the link request with the second network computer including: searching with the second network computer the mapping of stored usernames to determine if the mapping of stored usernames includes a mapping of the first username with the second username; and logging the user in to the second network computer if the mapping of stored usernames includes a mapping of the first username with the second username.