Using a digital certificate with multiple cryptosystems
US9660978B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0442
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a general aspect, a digital certificate can be used with multiple cryptography systems (“cryptosystems”). In some cases, the digital certificate includes a public key field, which contains a first public key of an entity. The first public key of the entity is associated with a first cryptosystem. The digital certificate includes a signature value field, which contains a first digital signature of a certificate authority. The first digital signature is associated with the first cryptosystem. The digital certificate includes an extension. The extension contains a second public key of the entity, a second digital signature of the certificate authority or both. The second public key is associated with a second cryptosystem, and the second digital signature is associated with the second cryptosystem.
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