Method and system for establishing trust in a peer-to-peer network
US7809943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/60
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for establishing trust in a peer-to-peer network is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a certificate associated with content from a peer in a peer-to-peer network. A file certificate associated with the content is received wherein the file certificate includes a hash. The validity of the content is determined with the file certificate. The authenticity of the content is determined with the file certificate.
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