Enhanced title processing arrangement

Abstract

Methods, apparatus, and data structures embodied in computer-readable media are provided for facilitating access to a service in a network. Title materials are received which include one or more of a first title object, a component of the first title object, or a reference to the first title object. The first title object is a first digital bearer instrument representing at least one right relating to the service, the first title object including a reference to the service. A second title object is identified with reference to a service registry and the reference to the service included in the first title object. The second title object is a second digital bearer instrument with which redemption of the at least one right relating to the service and represented by the first title object may be effected.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A computer-implemented method for implementing a workflow in a network, the workflow comprising a sequence of operations relating to a set of services deployed in the network, the method comprising:
 receiving title materials comprising one or more of a title object, a component of the title object, or a reference to the title object, the title object comprising a digital bearer instrument specifying the workflow and representing at least one right relating to implementation of the workflow in the network which may be redeemed by presentation of the title object to a title-enabled device or process operating in the network; and   upon validation of the title object, implementing the workflow in accordance with the at least one right represented by the title object.