Methods and apparatus for providing attestation of information using a centralized or distributed ledger
US10333705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for providing authentication of information of a user are described. Upon validation of this information, a first hash function is applied to the user's information to create a hash. A public attest key is generated by combining the hash of the user's information with one or more public keys. An attestation address is generated based on the public attest key. A signed transaction which includes the attest key is communicated for storage in a centralized or distributed ledger at the attestation address.
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