Patent ID: 7966496
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for accessing a plurality of service provider systems across a network through a host service provider using a single sign on, the method comprising: a host service provider, using at least one or more computer processors, establishing a single sign on session directly with a user by: receiving validation information from a user; retrieving data from a validation database, wherein the data is effective for accessing at least one service provider system and is based at least in part on the validation information from the user; comparing the data with the validation information received from the user so as to determine access to the plurality of service provider systems; and directing the user to at least one of the service provider systems such that the user accesses information at the at least one of the service provider systems within the single sign on session; wherein the host service provider provides access to account information pertaining to a plurality of the user's accounts, the account information of the plurality of accounts residing respectively in the plurality of service provider systems; and wherein access is provided, by the host service provider, to the accounts based on a hierarchy ranking, the host service provider determining a highest level account to which the user is entitled access, based on the data, and the host service provider providing access to all accounts at and under such highest level account.