System and method for assigning quality to cryptographic identities used in a digital transaction
US8966245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/64
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of assessing risk in an electronic transaction involves assignment of quality attributes to cryptographic identities presented in a digital transaction. The quality assignment supports assessment of risk in the transaction. The evaluation of risk in the transaction is made by assessing machine readable attributes of the digital identities along with transaction details. The digital identity attributes may be constructed using extensions of existing standards. A guarantee against risk of loss may be obtained by procuring insurance on the transaction before execution. Third party insurers may analyze the risk of loss in a transaction by assessing the attributes of digital identities along with transaction details and may provide a requestor with an insurance premium quote. Based on the value of the quote, the transaction participants may decide whether or not to execute the transaction.
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