eBay. has been granted a patent for a computer-implemented system that enables pool-based identity authentication for service access without relying on stored credentials. The method involves validating service requests using independently verifiable data to grant access to web services securely. GlobalData’s report on eBay gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pool-based identity authentication without stored credentials
The patent US12047365B2 outlines a computer-implemented method and system for authenticating service requests to web service providers. The method involves receiving an authentication request that includes a service request from a service requestor. The system then determines whether the identifying information from the service request matches independently verifiable data, which consists of corresponding authentication data that does not include stored credentials, certificates, or user-entered passwords. If a match is confirmed, the system sends a message to the web service provider to grant access to the requested service.
Additionally, the claims specify that the corresponding authentication data may include an IP address, which can be extracted from an x-Forwarded HTTP value. The identifying information can also encompass the content or attributes of the service request. The method further allows for testing the independently verifiable data and retrieving it from a secure provisioning repository. The patent also covers a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores executable instructions for performing these operations, ensuring that the authentication process is secure and efficient without relying on traditional credential methods.
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