Multiple password documents
US7814317B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/062
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and computer-readable media capable of encrypting and unencrypting secure documents with multiple passwords and/or fallback keys. Embodiments allow documents to unencrypt themselves or be able to be unencrypted with multiple passwords. Methods embodiments include the creation of self-encrypted documents that provide for multiple password decryption, and may include the automatic generation of at least one fallback key to facilitate unencryption of documents.
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