Information security – Access control or authentication – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-08
2008-04-08
Revak, Christopher (Department: 2131)
Information security
Access control or authentication
Network
C726S001000, C726S017000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07356836
ABSTRACT:
This invention is directed to provide a method for enabling an administrator to monitor and selectively limit the computer functions available to a user. The method is carried out on a personal computer by an administrator, and administrator decisions can be enforced on other personal computers in a local network. The invention enables an administrator to restrict a user's logon hours, logon duration, access to computer functions, and access to applications based on content rating. In addition, the administrator may temporarily restrict or extend normally allowed access privileges. The invention also allows for the monitoring, auditing, and reporting of a user's computer function usage to an administrator.
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Beilinson Craig Adam
Chen Raymond J.
Davis Dennis L.
Evans Christopher A.
Flo Eric R.
Microsoft Corporation
Revak Christopher
Shook Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
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