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System and method for providing credentials

US9490979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2010
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/3263
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system is operable to provide credentials by generating a first credential that conforms to a first specified format. A second credential conforming to a second specified format is included in the first credential so that the second credential may be distributed through the cryptosystem using the first specified format. The credential may be a digital certificate.

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