Patents Examined by K. Vu
  • Method for concealing user identities on computer systems through the use of temporary aliases
    Patent number: 7930754
    Abstract: A user alias for concealing a user's user identification is provided. When signing-on, the user inputs a user alias to a log-in shell. The log-in shell verifies the validity of the user alias. The log-in shell then obtains a user identification associated with the valid user alias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Itzhack Goldberg, Julianne Frances Haugh