Secure internet transaction method and apparatus
US8615787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides for a transaction card for use at a terminal and for initiating an internet transaction with a SSL protected server, wherein the card comprises a smartcard including an application arranged for extending an SSL connection from the said protected server into the smartcard and, further, the invention can provide for a related terminal, server and related transaction initiation and establishment methods, for extending the said SSL connection as noted above.
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