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Systems and methods for blockchain-based secure storage

US11431691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2019
Grant dateAug 30, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for blockchain-based secure storage are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for blockchain-based secure storage may include: (1) receiving a plurality of data files from a data file source; (2) bundling the plurality of data files into a package; (3) generating a first hash for each file name for each of the plurality of data files, and a second hash for contents of each of the plurality of data files; (4) generating a block comprising the first hash, the second hash, and a reference to a prior block; (5) encrypting each of the plurality of data files in the package; (6) sending the plurality of packages to a storage provider; and (7) committing the block to a distributed ledger.

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