Identity Information Linking for Group Communication Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
In group-based communication systems, users face challenges when sharing hyperlinks to web resources that require additional authentication, as existing solutions do not provide interactive previews or means for users to interact with the resources within the system without logging into external accounts.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for linking identity information between a group-based communication system and an external application, allowing users to share authentication credentials and display interactive previews within the system, enabling access to resources without requiring users to log into external accounts, and providing granular access control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users are required to log into external application accounts to access web resources, then authentication security is improved, but user convenience and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the authentication systems of the group-based communication system and external applications by linking user accounts. When a user logs into the communication system, their account is automatically linked to external applications, allowing seamless access to web resources without separate logins. This merging eliminates the need for multiple authentication processes while maintaining security through centralized credential management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism where the group-based communication system acts as a mediator between users and external applications. The system stores and manages authentication credentials centrally, then provides them to external applications as needed. This intermediary approach maintains authentication security while abstracting away the complexity of direct user login to external systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hyperlinks to external web resources are shared in group-based communication, then information sharing capability is improved, but the ability to provide interactive previews and seamless access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-linking user accounts to external applications before hyperlinks are shared. When a user shares a hyperlink, the system has already established authentication links, enabling immediate generation of interactive previews without requiring users to manually log in. This preliminary account linking allows the system to automatically fetch and display preview content from external web resources within the communication interface.
3Reliability
If multiple authentication systems are integrated, then access control and security are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal authentication system where the group-based communication system serves multiple functions: it acts as a primary communication platform, an authentication manager, and a credential repository for external applications. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems, maintaining robust access control while reducing overall system complexity by eliminating redundant authentication mechanisms.
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AI summary
A system, method, and computer-readable media for linking identify information between a group-based communication system and an external application based on a user authorization to share credentials. After sharing the user's credentials, the user may be authenticated with the external application and user data from the group-based communication system may be shared with the external application. Additionally, a preview of a web resource associated with the external application may be displayed to the user within the group-based communication system allowing the user to interact with the web resource from within the group-based communication system.