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`SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
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`GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE CLASS SUBJECT MATTER
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`This class provides, within a computer or digital data processing system, for processes or apparatus for
`increasing a system s extension of protection of system hardware, software, or data from maliciously caused
`destruction, unauthorized modification, or unauthorized disclosure.
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`INFORMATION SECURITY
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`This class provides for protection of data processing systems, apparatus, and methods as well as protection
`of information and services. Subject matter included in this class includes security policies, access control,
`monitoring, scanning data, countermeasures, usage control, and data protection from maliciously caused
`destruction, unauthorized modification, or unauthorized disclosure. This class also includes protection of
`hardware, and user protection, e.g., privacy, etc.
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`SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`326,
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`340,
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`365,
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`380,
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`455,
`704,
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`705,
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`708,
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`Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry, subclass 8 for digital logic circuits acting to disable or prevent
`access to stored data or designated integrated circuit structure.
`Communications: Electrical, subclasses 5.2 through 5.74for authorization control without
`significant data process features claimed, particularly subclasses 5.22-5.25 for programmable or
`code learning authorization control; and subclasses 5.8-5.86 for intelligence comparison for
`authentication.
`Static Information Storage and Retrieval, subclass 185.04 for floating gate memory device having
`ability for securing data signal from being erased from memory cells.
`Cryptography, subclasses 200 through 242for video with data encryption; subclasses 243-246 for
`facsimile encryption; subclasses 247-250 for cellular telephone cryptographic authentication;
`subclass 251 for electronic game using cryptography; subclasses 255-276 for communication using
`cryptography; subclasses 277-47 for key management; and subclasses 287-53 for electrical signal
`modification with digital signal handling.
`Telecommunications, subclass 410 for security or fraud prevention in a radiotelephone system.
`Data Processing: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio
`Compression/Decompression, subclass 273 for an application of speech processing in a security
`system.
`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination, subclass
`18 for security in an electronic cash register or point of sale terminal having password entry mode,
`and subclass 44 for authorization or authentication in a credit transaction or loan processing
`system.
`Electrical Computers: Arithmetic Processing And Calculating, subclass 135 for electrical digital
`calculating computer with specialized input for security.
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`710,
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`711,
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`713,
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`714,
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`Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems: Input/Output, subclasses 36 through
`51for regulating access of peripherals to computers or vice-versa; subclasses 107-125 for
`regulating access of processors or memories to a bus; and subclasses 200-240 for general purpose
`access regulating and arbitration.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Memory, subclass 150 for regulating access
`to shared memories, subclasses 163-164 for preventing unauthorized memory access requests.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 150 through 181for
`multiple computer communication using cryptography; subclasses 182-186 for system access
`control based on user identification by cryptography; subclass 187 for computer program
`modification detection by cryptography; subclass 188 for computer virus detection by cryptography;
`and subclasses 189-194 for data processing protection using cryptography.
`Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery, subclasses 1 through 57for recovering
`from, locating, or detecting a system fault caused by malicious or unauthorized access (e.g., by
`virus, etc.).
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`SECTION III - GLOSSARY
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`ACCESS CONTROL
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`The prevention of unauthorized access to resources of a system or information system, including the
`prevention of their use in an unauthorized manner.
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`INFORMATION
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`Data with meaning concerning a particular act or circumstance in general. Note: May include or consist of
`graphics or text or numerical or non-numerical values.
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`MONITORING
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`Subject matter includes means of watching, tracking, inspecting, analyzing of system or user activity. This
`includes the auditing of system vulnerabilities and system configuration, assessing the integrity of files within
`a system, identifying and recognizing patterns that dictate known attacks, analysis of abnormal activity
`patterns, recognizing user activity in regards to policy violations and operating system audit trail
`management.
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`POLICY
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`Rules for protecting information, services and other data processing resources.
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`USAGE CONTROL
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`Subject matter includes means placing restrictions on computer and/or user use of applications
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`USER PROTECTION/PRIVACY
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`Subject matter includes means for ensuring the state or integrity of information or data associated with a
`user.
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`SUBCLASSES
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`POLICY:
`This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising systems,
`methods, and apparatus that provide for the administration and management of rules or
`regulations governing the protection of information, services and other data processing resources
`involving coordination of more than one security mechanisms among a plurality of entities,
`resources, or processes.
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`ACCESS CONTROL OR AUTHENTICATION:
`This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising systems,
`methods, and apparatus for the prevention of unauthorized access to resources of a system or
`information system, including the manner of identifying and verifying the entity, process, or
`mechanism requesting access to the resource.
`(1) Note. This subclass is directed to access control in information security systems. The
`concept of access control exists throughout the class. Therefore, a search to a particular
`concept of access control should consider the related topics in bus access control, memory
`access control, computer system access control, generic access control, etc.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`27,
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`for prevention of unauthorized use of data access control.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`340,
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`345,
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`380,
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`705,
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`707,
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`709,
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`710,
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`711,
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`713,
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`Communications: Electrical, subclasses 5.8 through 5.86for selective electrical
`communications systems with intelligence comparison for identity authentication.
`Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems, subclasses 716
`through 726for operator interface aspects of workgroup data processing environments
`for plural users or sites.
`Cryptography, appropriate subclasses for systems employing encrypted user or record
`actuated authentication, and for digital control or digital computer communication in
`which an encrypting or decrypting device utilizes a digital signal manipulation technique
`on the computer signal, and subclasses 247 through 250for cellular telephone
`cryptographic authentication.
`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination,
`subclass 18 for an electronic cash register having cryptography; and subclass 44 for a
`general funds transfer or credit transaction requiring authorization or authentication not
`including a cryptographic limitation.
`Data Processing: Database, Data Mining, and File Management or Data Structures,
`subclasses 705 through 789for database accessing and control.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer Data Transferring,
`subclass 225 for controlling which of plural computers may transfer data via a
`communications medium.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems: Input /Output, subclasses
`107 through 125for bus access regulating.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Memory, subclasses 147 through
`153for shared memory access and control, and subclasses 163-164 for access limiting
`and password use therein.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 155 through
`159for central trusted authority authentication; subclasses 168-181 for particular
`communication authentication technique; and subclasses 182-186 for system access
`control based on cryptographic user identification.
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`3
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`Network:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter including means of limiting access to
`the resources of a system based on a network level.
`(1) Note. The network level is computer-to-computer communication.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`709,
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`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer Data Transferring,
`subclass 22 controlling which of plural computers may transfer data via a
`communications medium.
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`Authorization:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including permitting the use of rights,
`privileges, and permissions in a network environment.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`18,
`21,
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`for stand-alone authorization.
`for access control or authentication.
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`Credential:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including the existence of network
`data that can be used to establish the claimed identity of a principal including passwords,
`biometrics.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`382,
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`713,
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`902,
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`Image Analysis, subclass 115 for image analysis for personal identification
`(biometrics).
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclass 186 for
`biometric acquisition.
`Electronic Funds Transfer, cross-reference art collection 3, for biometric evaluation in
`electronic funds transfer.
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`Management:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter including means or steps for
`administering credentials, including specific techniques for creating the credentials.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`18,
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`for stand-alone credential management.
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`Usage:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter including means or steps for using
`the credential to establish the identity of the bearer.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`20,
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`for stand-alone credential usage.
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`Global (e.g., Single Sign On (SSO), etc.):
`This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter whereby a single credential can be
`used to access a plurality of systems or resources.
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`Tokens (e.g., smartcards or dongles, etc.):
`This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter whereby the credential includes a
`unique combination of bits used to confer transmit privileges to a computer on a local network.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`20,
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`for stand-alone authorization.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`380,
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`Cryptography, subclass 229 for authentication in a video system using a record or
`token.
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`705,
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`713,
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`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost /Price
`Determination, subclasses 65 through 69for secure transaction including intelligent
`token.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 172 through
`174for generic authentication using intelligent token in multiple computer
`communication.
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`Tickets (e.g., Kerberos or certificates, etc.):
`This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter whereby the credential includes data
`used to indicate that the bearer is authorized for access.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`713,
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`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 156 through
`158for computer network certificates, and subclass 175 for generation of a certificate.
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`Firewall:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including a device installed between
`internal (private) networks and outside networks (public) and which protects the internal
`network from network-based attacks that may originate from the outside and to provide a traffic
`point where security constraints and audits may be affected.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`705,
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`370, Multiplex Communications, subclasses 351 through 430for multiplex communication
`routing absent cryptography.
`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost /Price
`Determination, subclass 79 for cryptographic remote charge determination of a secure
`transaction including payment switch or gateway.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer Data Transferring,
`subclasses 238 through 244for computer-to-computer data routing.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 153 and 154
`for a particular node in cryptographically protected multiple computer communication.
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`709,
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`713,
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`Proxy server or gateway:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter including an intermediate
`internetworking device that connects one or more networks to another for a specific application.
`(1) Note. The gateway runs a process at the request of the client/user and obtains the
`service of a particular server; hence it works as both a client and a server provider.
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`Packet filtering:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter including a multi-ported
`internetworking device that applies a set of rules to each incoming IP packet in order to decide
`whether it is to be forwarded or dropped.
`(1) Note. The filtering usually takes place on information contained in the headers, such as
`protocol numbers, source or destination addresses/ports, TCP connections, and other
`options. The filtering may be dynamic or static.
`(2) Note. The packet filter may be different and distinct from routers; see note on routers.
`Routers are internetworking devices that run a custom operating system to transfer
`packets between two or more physically separated network segments (via the use of
`routing tables). This device operates at the network level of the OSI model, or the Internet
`level of the Internet model.
`(3) Note. Some routers have a scanning ability and are know as screening routers,
`effectively becoming a packet-filtering device.
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`Security protocols:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter including a set of rules, procedures,
`or conventions governing the format and relative timing of message exchange between two
`communications terminals to prevent unauthorized intrusion or interference (i.e., attacks).
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`Virtual Private Network or Virtual Terminal Protocol (i.e., VPN or VTP):
`This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter wherein the protocol is used for a
`software-defined network offering the appearance, functionality, and usefulness of a dedicated
`private network or for a terminal that is defined as a standard on the network that can handle
`diverse terminals.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`370, Multiplex Communications, subclass 351 for a path finding or routing through a
`switching network or a packet switching network.
`Telephonic Communications, cross-reference art collection 901for virtual network or
`virtual private network for a telephonic device.
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`379,
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`Stand-alone:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein the access control or
`authentication includes the means of limiting access to the resources of a system based on a
`single computer or end user level.
`(1) Note. The end user level is the occupant of the premises who uses the product.
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`Authorization:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the access control or
`authentication includes permitting the use of rights, privileges, and permissions in the
`stand-alone network environment.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`4,
`21,
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`for network authorization.
`for standalone credential management.
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`Credential management:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein the authorization includes
`systems, methods, or apparatus for administering information supplied to authenticate a
`communication.
`(1) Note. This subject includes specific techniques for creating the credentials.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`6,
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`for network credential management.
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`Credential usage:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein the authorization includes
`systems, methods, and apparatus for using information supplied to authenticate a
`communication to establish the identity of the bearer.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`7,
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`for network credential usage.
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`20
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`Tokens (e.g., smartcards or dongles, etc.):
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`This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein the authorization includes a
`unique combination of bits used to confer transmit privileges to a computer on a stand-alone.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`9,
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`for network credential tokens.
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`Authorization:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein access control means
`includes use of permissions, rights, or privileges.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`4,
`17,
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`for network authorization.
`for stand-alone authorization.
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`MONITORING OR SCANNING OF SOFTWARE OR DATA INCLUDING ATTACK
`PREVENTION:
`This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising systems,
`methods, and apparatus for ensuring data integrity by scanning of software or data or otherwise
`monitoring data to prevent or detect attacks.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`705,
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`713,
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`717,
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`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination,
`subclasses 51 through 54for usage protection of a distributed data file, and subclass
`405 for cost/data protection.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 189 through
`194for data processing protection using cryptography.
`Data Processing: Software Development, Installation, and Management, 168-173 for
`software upgrading or updating (including plural version management) and subclasses
`174 through 178for software installation.
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`Intrusion detection:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter comprising means to sense the
`presence of an intruder.
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`Virus detection:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the intruder is a virus.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`713,
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`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 150 through
`181for multiple computer communication using cryptography; and subclasses 187 and
`188 for software program protection or computer virus detection in combination with
`data encryption.
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`Vulnerability assessment:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter wherein monitoring or scanning of
`software or data includes methods or systems to evaluate the defensive capabilities of a system,
`process, apparatus, or entity against attacks.
`(1) Note. The subject matter of this subclass is primarily concerned with keeping out
`intruders and preventing attacks as opposed to authenticating users.
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`PREVENTION OF UNAUTHORIZED USE OF DATA INCLUDING PREVENTION OF PIRACY,
`PRIVACY VIOLATIONS, OR UNAUTHORIZED DATA MODIFICATION:
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`This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising systems,
`methods, and apparatus for prohibiting any impersonation, unauthorized browsing, falsification
`or theft of data, or alteration of data not consistent with defined security policy.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`380,
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`399,
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`455,
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`700,
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`705,
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`711,
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`713,
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`714,
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`Cryptography, subclasses 200 through 242for video with data encryption; subclasses
`243-246 for facsimile encryption; subclasses 247-250 for cellular telephone
`cryptographic authentication; subclass 251 for electronic game using cryptography;
`subclasses 255-276 for communication using cryptography; subclasses 277-47 for key
`management; and subclasses 287-53 for electrical signal modification with digital signal
`handling.
`Electrophotography, subclass 366 for document handling of unauthorized copy
`prevention.
`Telecommunications, subclass 26.1 for subject matter which blocks access a signal
`source or otherwise limits usage of modulated carrier equipment.
`Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications, subclasses 225
`through 227for data processing article handling system having identification code, and
`subclass 237 for an operator or payment initiated dispensing or ending data processing
`system having password or PIN authorization.
`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination,
`subclass 18 for security in an electronic cash register or point of sale terminal having
`password entry mode; subclasses 57 and 58 for preventing access to or copying of
`stored information in a distributed data file.
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Memory, subclass 164 for
`memory access requiring authorization code information (e.g., password or key other
`than encryption key, etc.).
`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclass 187 for
`computer program modification detection by cryptography.
`Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection /Recovery, subclasses 763 through
`773for memory access block coding, and subclass 805 for storage accessing error/fault
`detection techniques.
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`Access control:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter comprising means to control data
`tampering by limiting access to authorized entities or processes.
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`SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
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`2,
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`for general access control or authentication of information security.
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`By authorizing user:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter wherein the access control includes
`means to limit access by an authorized user.
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`By authorizing client:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter wherein the access control includes
`means to limit access to an authorized client.
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`By authorizing data:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter wherein the access control includes
`means to limit access by the data to be used.
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`Limitations on number or amount of copies:
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`This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the prevention of
`unauthorized use of data includes means to limit number or amount of electronic copies of the
`data that can be made.
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`Copy detection:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter including means to prevent
`unauthorized use by detecting electronic copying of data.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`380,
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`399,
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`705,
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`Cryptography, subclasses 201 through 204for copy protection or prevention of a video
`signal.
`Electrophotography, subclass 366 for document handling of unauthorized copy
`prevention.
`Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination,
`subclass 57 for copy protection or prevention.
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`Copy inactivation:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter including means to prevent
`unauthorized use by rendering an electronic copy inactive unless access is authorized.
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`PROTECTION OF HARDWARE:
`This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising systems,
`methods, and apparatus used for safeguarding physical equipment used in data processing.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`70,
`109,
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`116,
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`340,
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`348,
`361,
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`379,
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`Movable or Removable Closures, subclasses 13 and 14 for closure condition indicator.
`Locks, subclasses 432 through 441and Digest 49 for locks with indicator or alarm.
`Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device, subclass 21 for bank protection device
`with alarm or indicator; subclass 31 for art device combined with fluent material
`distributing, generating device for alarm or indicator; and subclass 38 for combined art
`device with alarm or indicator.
`Signals and Indicators, subclass 6 for burglar alarm and subclass 33 for vehicle theft
`prevention.
`Communications: Electrical, subclasses 287 through 309for a signal box alarm
`arrangement, particularly subclass 288 for alarm transmission over a power line;
`subclasses 426.1-426.36 for vehicle alarms or indication of burglary or unauthorized
`use; and subclasses 541-567 for an intrusion responsive indicator or alarm.
`Television, subclass 152 for intrusion detection by a television camera.
`Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, appropriate subclassesfor safety and
`protection of systems and devices.
`Telephonic Communications, subclasses 37 through 51for emergency or alarm
`communications (e.g., watchman’s circuit, etc.), particularly subclass 39 for subject
`matter responsive to sense nonsystem condition, external to the telephone system, and
`subclasses 106.01-106.11 for remote condition indication, other than an emergency or
`alarm condition, over a telephone line.
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`Theft prevention:
`This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter wherein the protection of hardware
`includes means to prevent unauthorized removal of hardware.
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`Via power supply:
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`This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter wherein the protection of hardware
`includes means for protecting hardware by interruption of power supply.
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`SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
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`713,
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`Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, subclasses 300 through
`340for computer power control, in general.
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`Class Definition for Class 726 - INFORMATION SECURITY
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