Multi-purpose device having multiple certificates including member certificate
US9959576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/22
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for provisioning and using a multi-purpose device. The device contains information regarding a plurality of memberships. The device contains one or more membership certificate chains, comprising multiple certificates, wherein a membership provider certificate is signed by a private key associated with a membership root certificate authority, and wherein a member certificate is signed by a private key associated with the membership provider certificate. The member certificate includes member attributes regarding the user, such as member benefit information. The device also includes a payment certificate chain, comprising multiple certificates, wherein a payment provider certificate is signed by a private key associated with a payment root certificate authority, and wherein a payment certificate is signed by a private key associated with the payment provider certificate. The payment certificate includes payment attributes regarding the user, such as a payment account.
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