Methods and apparatus for passing authentication between users

摘要

Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of efficient, effective, and/or flexible passing of authentication between users. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of passing authentication between a plurality of users is disclosed. The method includes: creating a token; associating the token with an entitlement; passing the token to a target user without having to first establish that the target user is a registered user; the target user presenting the token for redemption; authenticating the token; and if the token is authenticated, providing the entitlement to the target user in a same session.