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Method, device and system for utilizing block chain to define trusted circle

US11172367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2016
Grant dateNov 9, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for utilizing a block chain infrastructure to define a trusted circle including at least two nodes of a plurality of nodes, the method includes receiving, by a first node, notification information identifying a trusted user circle including the first node and a second node, wherein the first node and the second node are configured to define a private block chain; and maintaining private block chain data within the trusted user circle according to pre-defined settings, wherein the private block chain data is divided between nodes of the trusted user circle based on the pre-defined settings.

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