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Method and system for secure distribution and utilization of data over a network

US8078725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2007
Grant dateDec 13, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for distributing data over a network includes the steps of establishing a secure connection between a client and a server; issuing a certificate and a private key to the client for identifying the client in a transaction; storing the certificate and the private key in a portable token of the client and used by the client during a transaction, the portable token including a unique distinguishing number and being a physical device removeably coupleable to a client computer; and generating a message linking the data being distributed to the client with at least part of the distinguishing number for the token used by the client during a transaction.

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