Methods and apparatuses for secure information sharing in social networks using randomly-generated keys
US8769259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0822
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There can be problems with the security of social networking communications. For example, there may be occasions when a number of friends wish to communicate securely through a social network infrastructure, such that non-trusted 3rd-party entities, such as a Social Network Operator or host that provides the application infrastructure, does not overhear the communication. In response to the above problems, embodiments presented propose a set of innovative, lightweight solutions, considering that in certain scenarios the Social Network Operator may not be a trusted entity. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and apparatuses for secure information sharing in social networks using random keys.
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