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Method and apparatus for authentication of users and web sites

US7100049B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 2003
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1466
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method allows a user to authenticate a web site, a web site to authenticate a user, or both. When a user requests a web page from the web site, customization information that is recognizable to the user is provided to allow the user to authenticate the web site. A signed, encrypted cookie stored on the user's system allows the web site to authenticate the user.

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