alias directory

By parsing and transmitting credentials or tokens through a directory server, the problem of users struggling to manage confidential access data is solved, improving the security and efficiency of interactions.

CN116171557BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Filing Date
2021-09-17
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In distributed networks, users find it difficult to remember and provide confidential access data, and once confidential access data is leaked, it can be easily used by unauthorized parties, leading to security challenges.

Method used

The directory server computer receives alias resolution requests, transmits them to multiple mapping computers, identifies and transmits credentials or tokens to the transfer server computer for transactions, thus avoiding direct storage of confidential access data.

Benefits of technology

It provides a simple way to manage confidential access data, improves the security and efficiency of user interaction, and reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

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Abstract

A method is disclosed that includes receiving an alias resolution request message including an alias from a transfer server, and then transmitting the alias resolution request message including the alias to each of a plurality of mapping computers. Then, a plurality of alias resolution response messages are received from the plurality of mapping computers, the plurality of alias resolution response messages respectively including a plurality of credentials or tokens. Then, a credential or token is determined from the plurality of credentials or tokens, and the determined credential or token is transmitted to a transfer server computer. The transfer server computer uses the determined credential or token to conduct a transaction process.
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