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Time stamping method employing multiple receipts linked by a nonce

US7519824B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1999
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/60
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for time stamping a digital document employs a two-part time stamp receipt. The first part of the time stamp receipt includes identifying data associated with a document and a nonce. The second part of the time stamp receipt includes a time indication and the nonce. The nonce serves as a link between the first and second parts.

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