System and method for digital user authentication
US9282085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method according to preferred embodiment can include receiving a request at a server from a private key module associated with a first user device; directing a request for a first portion of the private key from the server to a second user device; and in response to a successful user challenge creating a first portion of a digital signature and a second portion of a digital signature at the server. The method of the preferred embodiment can further include combining the first portion of the digital signature and the second portion of the digital signature; and delivering the digital signature to the first user device. The method of the preferred embodiment can function to secure the digital signature process by splitting or dividing the user's private key into two or more portions, each of which require independent authorization from the user in order to create the digital signature.
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