Distributing token records
US9860059B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0866
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for use in distributing token records is disclosed. At least one token record comprises a unique seed associated with a one-time password (OTP) token. An encryption key and a corresponding decryption key are generated for assisting selective encryption and decryption of a token record associated with a OTP token. The encryption key and the decryption key being unique to an end user of the token record. The token record is encrypted with the assistance of the encryption key. One of the decryption key and the encrypted token record is provided to the end user of the token record. The other of the decryption key and the encrypted token record is provided to the end user in response to secure receipt of the one of the decryption key and the encrypted token record by the end user. The encrypted token record can be decrypted with the assistance of the decryption key.
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