Security architecture for peer-to-peer storage system
US8196186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2151
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary method includes receiving a request to register a peer in a peer-to-peer system; generating or selecting a transaction key for the peer; storing the transaction key in association with registration information for the peer; transmitting the transaction key to the peer and, in response to a request to perform a desired peer-to-peer transaction by another peer, generating a token, based at least in part on the transaction key. Such a token allows for secure transactions in a peer-to-peer system including remote storage of data and retrieval of remotely stored data. Other exemplary techniques are also disclosed including exemplary modules for a peer-to-peer server and peers in a peer-to-peer system.
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