Method and program for establishing peer-to-peer karma and trust
US7490755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/401
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present method and program for establishing peer-to-peer karma and trust by a first user in a network includes engaging in a transaction with at least a second user in the network, where the engaging includes: sending to the second user an initial transaction envelope including a first set of transaction details, wherein the initial transaction envelope is signed using a private key for the first user, receiving from the second user an appended transaction envelope, the appended transaction envelope including the first set of transaction details and a second set of transaction details, and executing the transaction in accordance with the appended transaction envelope. Feedback is exchanged with the second network user regarding the transaction, where a copy of the feedback is maintained locally by at least one of the first user and the second user.
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