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Electronic ticket presentation and transfer method

US5621797A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1995
Grant dateApr 15, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/56
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for open electronic commerce having a customer trusted agent securely communicating with a first money module, and a merchant trusted agent securely communicating with a second money module. Both trusted agents are capable of establishing a first cryptographically secure session, and both money modules are capable of establishing a second cryptographically secure session. The merchant trusted agent transfers electronic merchandise to the customer trusted agent, and the first money module transfers electronic money to the second money module. The money modules inform their trusted agents of the successful completion of payment, and the customer may use the purchased electronic merchandise.

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