Message passing over secure connections using a network server
US6714982B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/168
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for securely providing network services such as e-mail, chat, instant messaging, and e-commerce. Techniques can include establishing a first secure network connection through a publicly accessible network between a network server and a sender, through which a message is received. They can also include establishing a second secure network connection through a publicly accessible network between the network server and a recipient, thorough which the received message is forwarded. They can also include determining whether the recipient has an associated account on the network server.
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