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Methods for negotiating agreement over concealed terms through a blind agent

US7685073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 28, 2003
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 29, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/56
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods, processes, apparatus, algorithms, etc., for secure identification of secret answers that satisfy secret questions. The methods, etc., can be used for the negotiated exchange of information, goods, or services when the Seeker and the Provider conceal their negotiating positions.

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