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Method and system for conveying alternate acceptable canonicalizations of a digitally signed piece of electronic mail

US8195947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2004
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2028

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

Abstract

Methods and systems for sending a digitally signed electronic mail (email) comprising a message are described. A first canonicalization of a first version of the message is generated. A second canonicalization of a second version of the message is also generated. A single digital signature that includes both the first and second canonicalizations is generated. The digital signature is then sent with the message.

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