Method and apparatus for authenticating information
US6839842B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/645
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An information object configured for automatic authentication of information contained therein includes an information segment to be authenticated, an authenticator address corresponding to a predetermined authenticator, and a set of instructions for establishing a communications link between the information object and the predetermined authenticator using the authenticator address, transmitting an authentication request to the predetermined authenticator, and receiving a responsive communication from the predetermined authenticator for authenticating the information segment.
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