Trustworthy data exchange using distributed databases
US10412087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a trustworthy data exchange between a first device and a second device. In some embodiments, a query is received from the second device. The query may comprise a question and an indication of a trusted authority that is to certify authenticity of information used to determine an answer to the query. In some embodiments, information related to the query is determined. In certain embodiments, credentials are received from a user for retrieving the information. In some embodiments, information related to the query is retrieved, using the credentials, from one or more data repositories storing data verified by the trusted authority. In certain embodiments, an answer to the query is determined based on the information. In come embodiments, the answer is provided to the second device. The answer may indicate that the answer is based upon information certified by the trusted authority.
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