DEVICE-AGNOSTIC USER AUTHENTICATION

摘要

A user of a client device that executes a remote application is authenticated by first receiving an HTTP or HTTPS request to authenticate the user from the remote application. The user is prompted for authentication information, and authentication information is obtained by communicating with a hardware device in electronic communication with the client device. The user's authorization to use the remote application is then verified using a computer processor and using the authentication information.

主权项

1. A method for authenticating a user of a client device executing a remote application, the method comprising:
electronically receiving with an authentication-request handler local to the client device, from the remote application, an HTTP or HTTPS request to authenticate the user; with the handler, prompting the user for authentication information; with the handler, communicating with a hardware device in electronic communication with the client device to obtain the authentication information, wherein the remote application lacks permission to communicate with the hardware device; and verifying, using a computer processor and the authentication information, that the user is authorized to use the remote application.