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Secure blockchain data recovery

US11720540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2020
Grant dateAug 8, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A first device participating in a blockchain receives an indication of an error in the blockchain being maintained by the first device. The first device determines a defective block of the blockchain and receives a replacement for the defective block from a second device. The first device determines a recalculated blockchain that includes the replacement for the defective block.

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